Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park and Zoo

　　Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park and Zoo is China’s first national AAAA-level tourist attraction themed around the popularization, protection, breeding, sightseeing, and vacation of rare wildlife. It has been certified under ISO9001 quality management and ISO14001 environmental management systems. It is the only park in China that offers a panoramic display of the island’s tropical rainforest ecosystem and condenses the essence of Hainan’s flora and fauna into a natural museum.

　　Located by the picturesque Dongshan Lake and just 27 kilometers from downtown Haikou, Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park and Zoo is China’s first theme park dedicated to tropical wildlife and conservation education. It is a key tourism project in Hainan Province, a national science education base, and boasts extremely convenient transportation nearby. The park’s landscapes are naturally formed—with vast woodlands and dense vegetation providing animals with an ideal wild habitat. Meanwhile, man-made jungle trails and various exotic plants make visitors feel as if they are in a vibrant nature filled with birdsong and lush greenery, stepping into a colorful and thrilling animal world. The park covers an area of over 2,000 acres, including a 1,300-acre animal viewing zone, home to about 200 species and more than 4,000 individual animals. Unlike urban zoos enclosed by high walls and iron cages, Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park and Zoo allows wildlife to roam freely in a tropical jungle setting, showcasing their wild nature and the unique charm of various rare species. Visitors can witness intense scenes such as “lions competing for food,” the playful atmosphere of the “world’s number one monkey mountain,” the thrill of “crocodile fishing,” the spectacular sight of “birds singing in chorus,” the romantic “lion-tiger love,” and the harsh reality of plant strangulation... All these can be experienced within the park. The current park director is Zhang Yifei.

　　Park Categories

　　Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park and Zoo is China’s first national AAAA-level tourist attraction that integrates the science education, conservation, breeding, sightseeing, and vacation of rare wildlife. Certified under ISO9001 and ISO14001, it is the only park in China offering a full view of the island’s tropical rainforest ecosystem and showcasing the essence of Hainan’s wildlife.

　　Situated in Haikou, known as the “Sunshine Entertainment Capital” with eternal spring-like weather, the park lies in the northern golden tourism circle of Hainan Island, often referred to as a “vacation paradise.” With breathtaking scenery and easy access, the park spans over 5,000 acres, hosting more than 200 species and 4,000 animals, along with 280 families and over 700 varieties of rare plants. The forest coverage rate reaches 99%. Towering ancient trees, intertwined vines, exotic flowers, secluded paths, lake views, and evergreen landscapes form a harmonious tropical rainforest ecosystem. Entering the park is like stepping into a natural “oxygen bar”; the tour feels like a wonderful “forest bath.” The valley and lake environment, rich in negative oxygen ions and covered by dense forests, offers a refreshing experience. Its distinctive features—including natural harmony, close wildlife encounters, leisurely charm, science exploration, vacation relaxation, and interactive entertainment—create an unforgettable and immersive tropical rainforest culture that captivates all visitors.

　　Featured Attractions

　　Key attractions in the park include: the Lion-Tiger Hybrid Happy Camp, where you can closely observe the rare lion-tiger hybrids—miracles of nature born from “cross-species love”; Asia’s largest lion valley, home to the classic and everlasting lion king competitions; Asia’s largest monkey mountain, offering a comedic monkey performance experience; Crocodile Bay, where you can explore a journey reminiscent of “Farewell My Concubine.” Other highlights include Black Bear Village, Happy Elephant Island, Hainan Eld’s Deer Field, Hippo Pool, the Avian World–Bird Garden, Harmonious Dongshan Lake, Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Garden, Green Rainforest Corridor, Botanical Garden, Rubber Culture Garden, Fun Animal Photo Forest, Visitor Culture Hall, Leisure Central Lake, Green Themed Restaurant, Fragrant Camphor Woodland, and the Scenic Main Road... Each offers poetic beauty and immersive charm. Discover the wonders of wildlife in this ecological paradise. The park attracts numerous domestic and international visitors eager to embark on a journey of “discovery,” “comfort,” and “experience.”

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　　Lion-Tiger Hybrids

　　The “super hybrid stars” lion-tiger hybrids are the park’s biggest celebrities. These creatures are biological miracles—lion-tiger mating has only a one in 100,000 chance of conception, and the survival rate of hybrids is about one in 500,000. At Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park and Zoo, after the moving “love story” between lion “Xiao Erhei” and tigress “Huanhuan” in 2005, who gave birth to three healthy cubs, they amazingly had four more lion-tiger hybrid babies in the early hours of March 23, 2006, setting a world record for four cubs being born and surviving healthily at the same time.

　　Flamingo Restaurant

　　The Flamingo Restaurant features a naturally elegant design, with its tones, style, and construction materials all reflecting a tropical vibe. The dark green ceiling and pillars are noble and refined; tables, wine cabinets, and bars are all made from solid wood and eco-friendly materials. Lush tropical plants surround the restaurant, filling it with greenery. In the center, there is a charming bridge-and-stream landscape: pebble pathways, wooden bridges, rustic pottery, gurgling water under the bridge, and fish swimming freely. Especially at night, the laser lights under the water create colorful reflections, making the scene magical and heavenly. During the day, floor-to-ceiling glass windows block out the summer heat, keeping the dining area cool and pleasant. From inside the restaurant, guests can enjoy the beautiful view outside—the swaying coconut groves, surrounding palm trees, endless greenery, and pink-feathered flamingos from South America preening nonchalantly.

　　Park Highlights

　　The park is divided into vehicle viewing areas, walking trails, lakeside resorts, and central service zones. The animal viewing area features over 200 species of wildlife and rare tropical animals living in semi-wild conditions. Visitors can take a vehicle through the drive-through area to see African lions, Siberian tigers, black bears, and other predators in their natural state. On foot, guests can observe Asian elephants, giraffes, crocodiles, hippos, monitor lizards, pythons, emus, miniature horses, and more. They can also interact with monkeys in the artificial monkey mountain or wander through the tropical-themed aviary world to watch various bird performances. A variety of tropical snacks are available for dining.

　　Best Travel Season

　　Haikou has a tropical humid monsoon climate. The rainy season runs from May to October each year, with September being the peak month for rainfall. Additionally, the typhoon season lasts from June to September, during which Haikou often experiences strong typhoons of force 8 or above, with an average of one typhoon every 10 days. Therefore, the best time to visit Haikou is from November to April of the following year.

　　Transportation & Others

　　Public Bus Routes

　　1. Take the (Fucheng – Dongshan) minibus from Haikou Hongcheng Lake or the opposite bus stop at the South Station and get off at the Wildlife Park stop. Operating hours: 6:00 – 18:30, every 15 minutes, 60-minute journey, fare: 9 RMB. 2. Take Tourist Bus Line 2 from Wanlv Garden: departs daily at 9:00, 105-minute ride, ticket: 16 RMB (note that frequency adjusts according to peak/off-peak seasons; confirm exact details by calling the tourist bus company in advance). 3. Buses traveling from Fucheng to Dongshan pass by the zoo entrance. The last bus departs Dongshan no later than 6:00 PM, going directly to the Haikou Qiongshan minibus terminal.

　　Self-Drive Navigation:

　　1. Take G224 (Haikou–Yacheng Middle Road)—drive straight for 27 km—(follow signs) turn left in 3 km—arrive at the park entrance. 2. Take the East Expressway—exit at Shizilu—(follow signs)—arrive at the park entrance.

　　Exact Location

　　: Dongshan Town, Xiuying District, Haikou City

　　Ticket Price

　　: 95 RMB

　　Opening Hours

　　7:40 AM – 5:30 PM

　　Notes

　　: Pay attention to safety during your visit and check the schedule for animal performances in the park.

Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park and Botanical Garden is aAAAAClass