How much is the ticket to Chengdu Zoo? Full analysis of the latest fares and travel guide
Recently, Chengdu Zoo has become a hot topic on social media due to its rich animal species and parent-child friendly attributes. The issue that many tourists are most concerned about before planning a trip is ticket prices and preferential policies. This article will combine the hot information from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with the latest and most complete Chengdu Zoo ticket information and travel suggestions.
1. List of Chengdu Zoo ticket prices (latest in 2023)

| Ticket type | Full price (yuan) | Preferential price (yuan) | Applicable conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult ticket | 20 | - | Over 18 years old |
| student ticket | - | 10 | Hold a valid student ID card |
| Children's tickets | - | free | Height below 1.3 meters |
| Senior ticket | - | free | Over 60 years old with ID card |
| Disabled ticket | - | free | Hold a disability certificate |
2. Recent popular activities (updated in the past 10 days)
1.Summer night club is specially open: From July 15th to August 25th, it will be open until 20:30 every Friday and Saturday. The night ticket is 15 yuan per person, and you can watch the nocturnal behavior of animals.
2.Animal science lecture: Free explanation activities are held every day at 10:30 a.m. in front of the giant panda pavilion, which has become a popular check-in item under the topic #ChengduZoo on Douyin.
3.New exhibition area opens: The Amphibian and Reptile Museum has reopened after half a year of renovation, with a new Komodo dragon exhibition area, and the number of views on related topics on Weibo has exceeded 5 million.
3. Answers to hotly discussed questions across the internet
Q1: Do I need to make an appointment in advance?
Chengdu Zoo currently implements a dual-track system of offline ticket purchase and online reservation. On weekends and holidays, it is recommended to make reservations through the official WeChat official account to reduce queuing time.
Q2: Is parking convenient?
The parking lot at the north gate of the park (200 parking spaces) has been closed due to construction recently. It is recommended to choose Metro Line 3 (directly from Exit A of Zoo Station) or the surrounding commercial parking lot.
Q3: Best time to visit?
According to actual feedback from Xiaohongshu users, animals are most active between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on weekdays, and most animals rest in the afternoon. The flow of people on weekends is 3-5 times that of weekdays.
4. Recommended travel routes
| route type | Recommended route | Time consuming | Suitable for the crowd |
|---|---|---|---|
| classic route | North Gate→Giant Panda Museum→Giraffe Area→Liger Mountain→Goldfish Gallery→Aviary Garden | 2.5 hours | first time visitor |
| Parent-child route | East Gate→Children’s Zoo→Red Panda Pavilion→Penguin Pavilion→Sea Lion Showground | 3 hours | Families with children |
| photography route | South Gate→Flamingo Pond→Swan Lake→Primate Area→Butterfly House | 4 hours | Photography enthusiast |
5. Excerpts from tourists’ real reviews
1.Douyin user @Traveling around Sichuan: "The 20 yuan ticket is absolutely worth it! You can see more than 50 national key protected animals such as giant pandas and golden monkeys, which is much more than some wildlife parks that charge 100+." (8.2w likes)
2.Xiaohongshu user Momo Jiang: "It is recommended to bring your own lunch. There are few dining options in the park and the prices are high. However, the animals are well taken care of and the activity space is much larger than expected." (1.4k collection)
3.Weibo netizen traveler Lao Li: "It is super convenient to exchange your senior citizen ID card directly for tickets, but some exhibition areas have many steps. If you have difficulty with your legs and feet, it is recommended to rent a wheelchair (deposit of 200 yuan, free use)."
6. Practical tips
1. Ticket sales time: 8:00-17:30 in peak season (April-October), 8:30-17:00 in off-season
2. Necessary items: sunscreen, sun hat, mosquito repellent (there are many mosquitoes in the wetland exhibition area)
3. Prohibited behavior: Feeding animals (recently, a tourist was fined 500 yuan for feeding animals without permission and was a hot search topic)
4. Special reminder: Every Monday is a disinfection day for some museum buildings, and the primate exhibition area may be temporarily closed.
Through the above structured information, I believe you have a comprehensive understanding of Chengdu Zoo’s ticket policies and key points. This summer vacation, bring your family to experience this value-for-money trip to the Animal Kingdom!
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