Experience the best of Chimelong Safari Park

Overview

• Access included: Enter one of Guangzhou's largest wildlife parks and explore more than 500 species and over 20,000 rare wild animals across expansive subtropical rainforest habitats.
  
• Wildlife highlights: See giant pandas, koalas, Asian elephants, golden takins, black leaf monkeys and other rare animals across dedicated animal areas.
  
• Ways to explore: Walk through the park's animal areas, ride the sightseeing train through free-roaming wildlife zones, or take a cable car for an aerial view of the park.
  
• Must-see areas: Visit Panda Paradise, Koala Garden, Asian Elephant Garden, Hundred Tiger Mountain and Giraffe Square, among other animal zones.
  
• Conservation focus: Chimelong Safari Park combines wildlife protection, scientific research, education and tourism, with dedicated programs and animal-care activities.
  
• Family experiences: Children can join selected keeper and educational programs, including panda and koala keeper experiences for children aged 5 and above.
  
• Optional entertainment: Choose the ticket option with International Circus access if available with your selected package.

Things to know before booking your Chimelong Safari Park tickets

• Opening hours: Chimelong Safari Park is currently open from 9:30am to 6pm in September 2026. Opening hours and individual facility schedules may change, so check the latest official announcement before your visit.
  
• Location: Chimelong Safari Park is located in Panyu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, within Guangzhou Chimelong Resort.
  
• Park size: The park combines extensive wildlife habitats with pedestrian areas, a special miniature train, an aerial cable car and family amusement facilities. Plan enough time to explore both the animal areas and the larger attractions.
  
• Ticket types: Standard admission, child/senior/discount tickets and youth tickets are available. Ticket prices and eligibility depend on the selected ticket and visit date.
  
• Current prices: The official site currently lists weekday prices of ¥300 for standard tickets, ¥210 for child/senior/discount tickets and ¥240 for youth tickets. Prices may vary according to date and ticket conditions.
  
• Entry documents: Bring the original valid identification document associated with your booking. Make sure your booking details match your identification document.
  
• Security: All visitors are subject to security screening. Prohibited items cannot be brought into the park.
  
• Food and drinks: Outside food and drinks are generally restricted. Exceptions are made for baby food and an appropriate amount of drinking water for personal use.
  
• Children: Visitors under 16 must be accompanied by a visitor aged 16 or above.
  
• Cable car: The aerial cable car is subject to operating schedules and safety requirements. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and additional height, weight and health restrictions apply.
  
• Animal areas: Individual animal areas and facilities may operate on different schedules or temporarily close. Check the latest park announcements before your visit.
  
• Best for: Plan a full-day visit if you want to combine the major animal zones with the miniature train, cable car and family attractions.

Visiting Chimelong Safari Park with kids?

Chimelong Safari Park combines wildlife viewing with family attractions, making it easy to mix animal encounters with rides and interactive experiences. Children can see giant pandas, koalas, elephants, giraffes and monkeys, then explore dedicated family attractions in Children's World.

Kid-friendly features include:

Giant pandas and koalas: Panda Paradise and Koala Garden are two of the easiest highlights to add to a family itinerary.

Miniature train: The special miniature train helps families cover larger sections of the park without relying entirely on walking.

Aerial cable car: Families can see the park from above on the aerial cable car, subject to operating schedules and safety requirements.

Children's World: A dedicated family area includes attractions inspired by animals and fantasy themes, with rides such as the mini Ferris wheel and Teapot Train.

Family rides: Younger visitors can enjoy rides including Samba Balloons, Little Bee, Kite Flying Man, Small Swing and Girl Pig Karting.

Educational experiences: Jungle Discovery introduces children to animal healthcare, conservation and the science behind wildlife protection.

Wildlife variety: The park's large range of animals means children can see everything from giant pandas and koalas to giraffes, elephants, tigers and monkeys in one visit.

Visitor tips

• Plan a full day: The park is extensive and has multiple animal zones, transport experiences and family attractions.
  
• Start early: Arriving near opening gives you more time to cover the larger park areas.
  
• Use the miniature train: Take the train to explore the larger wildlife habitats before walking through individual animal zones.
  
• Check the cable car schedule: Cable car operation can change, and safety restrictions apply.
  
• Check attraction timings: Animal areas and facilities can have separate operating schedules or temporary closures.
  
• Carry your original ID: Bring the identification document linked to your booking.
  
• Pack light: Outside food and drinks are generally restricted, apart from baby food and an appropriate amount of drinking water.
  
• Wear comfortable shoes: The park has extensive pedestrian areas and can involve substantial walking.
  
• Keep children supervised: Visitors under 16 must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or above.
  
• Save time for family rides: If visiting with younger children, set aside time for Children's World and its family attractions.