Chongqing Zoo, Animal park in Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, China

Chongqing Zoo covers 45 hectares in the Yangjiaping area of Jiulongpo District, about 8 km southwest of the city centre, at an elevation of 240 to 305.8 metres. It is divided into seven functional zones, including a children's play area, a bird section, a central leisure area, a beast zone, a herbivore zone, a science education area and a rear-hill leisure area.

The zoo was founded in 1953 and opened to visitors two years later as a public place for protecting animals. Over time, it grew into an important location for showing different animal species and conservation work.

The zoo shows visitors many animal species living in settings that copy their natural habitats, so you can see how different creatures behave and interact. Walking through different sections, you notice how each area reflects where these animals come from in the world.

The main entrance sits next to Zoo station on Line 2 of the Chongqing Rail Transit, about 8 km southwest of the city centre in Yangjiaping, Jiulongpo District. The grounds cover 45 hectares across seven zones, from the bird area to the rear-hill leisure area, so allow several hours to walk them.

The Panda House features natural elements like hills, rocks, caves, streams, and waterfalls to recreate the giant pandas' native home. This careful design helps the animals feel more like they are in their original habitat.