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Chongqing Zoo (Chinese: 重庆动物园; pinyin: Chóngqìng dòngwùyuán) is a zoo in the city of Chongqing, China, about 8 km (5 miles) southwest from the city centre.
Overview
The zoo is located at Yangjiaping on Xijiao Road in the Jiulongpo District of Chongqing. It was built in 1953 and officially opened to the public in 1955. The zoo covers an area of 45 hectares (111 acres).
The zoo is an important base for the protection of and research on wild animals.
It exhibits rare species including giant pandas, red pandas, the very rare South China tiger and white tiger, and the African elephant.
The main entrance of the zoo is close to Zoo station on Line 2 of the Chongqing Rail Transit.
The zoo was previously accredited by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
Gallery
See also
Zoo station
List of zoos
References
External links
Chongqing Zoo website Archived 2020-02-05 at the Wayback Machine (in Chinese)
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