Nantong Forest Wildlife Park: A Super Detailed Guide for Family Fun!

Hey everyone, Nantong Forest Wildlife Park is so much fun! I just went and I'm sharing this piping hot guide with you to ensure you have a fun and relaxing time!

🚗Transport Guide:
If you're taking public transport, locals can take bus No. 108 directly to the park entrance. It's very convenient. If you're coming from out of town by train, transfer to bus No. 108 after arriving at Nantong Station. If you're flying to Nantong, take bus No. 622 to Haodong Ecological Green Space Station, then transfer to bus No. 55 to the train station, and finally transfer to bus No. 108. Although the transfers are a bit of a hassle, it's worth it to see the cute animals! Of course, driving is even more convenient. Just navigate to "Nantong Forest Wildlife Park." The parking lot is huge and parking is free.

🎫Ticket Information:
Tickets can be purchased online in advance to save some money. Adult tickets are generally around 180 yuan. Children under 1.2 meters tall are free, and children between 1.2 and 1.5 meters tall and seniors aged 65 to 70 can purchase discounted tickets for 90 yuan. If you want to drive into the driving area, the fee is 200 yuan for vehicles with less than 10 seats and 400 yuan for vehicles with 10 seats or more.

🕙Opening Hours:
Daytime: 9:00–17:00 (entry 9:00–15:45); Nighttime: 16:00–22:00 (driving area 16:00–21:30). It is recommended to go early, as the animals are more active in the morning.

🐾Tour Route:

- Driving Area: It is highly recommended to drive yourself or rent a car so you can stop and interact with the animals at any time. Starting from the self-driving ticket checkpoint, you can see black swans, emus, ponies, sika deer, alpacas, and many other animals. You can prepare some washed and chopped carrots, apples, and greens for feeding through the car window. It's super fun, but be careful not to feed them anything harmful.

- Walking Area: It is recommended to tour clockwise. First, go to the flamingo station to see the elegant flamingos, then to the giraffe station to feed the giraffes leaves. Don't miss the Grand Circus Station. The wonderful circus performance will definitely amaze you. There are also the Thai Elephant and Sea Lion Station, the Birds of Paradise Station, and more. You can get up close and personal with many cute animals along the way.

🎉Wonderful Performances:
The International Grand Circus, the Thai Elephant Science Show, and the Sea Lion Science Show are all fantastic. You can check the specific show times on the official public account or the park's bulletin board. Plan your time in advance so you don't miss out. The International Grand Circus, with its various high-difficulty acrobatics and animal performances, is absolutely stunning.

🍔Food Recommendations:

- In the Park: There are themed restaurants such as the White Tiger Restaurant and the Red Panda Restaurant where you can eat while watching the animals. The experience is top-notch. However, the prices may be a bit higher, so you can bring your own snacks and water.

- Surrounding Area: After your visit, you can go to the city center to try Nantong's local specialties, such as Nantong seafood, Chongchuan rice cakes, and Tongcheng biscuits. They are all worth trying.

📝Travel Tips:

- If you bring your own food, don't bring anything with a strong smell or anything that could affect the animals' health.

- Parents with children can bring gloves for their kids to interact with the small animals at Sandy's Ranch.

- Rental car prices are subject to change, so check them in advance and plan your budget accordingly.

- The nighttime light show and bonfire party are also very interesting. If you have time, you can check them out.

Everyone, take this guide and go on a wonderful date with the cute animals at Nantong Forest Wildlife Park!