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Shanghai Zoos/Aquariums

    • Shanghai Zoo - Shanghai

      • 1. Shanghai Zoo

      • Take the zoo at your own pace
        • Zoos/Aquariums
        • Changning District
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    • Shanghai Ocean Aquarium - Shanghai

      • 2. Shanghai Ocean Aquarium

      • 300 species of sea life from around the world, a must-see for children
        • Zoos/Aquariums
        • Pudong/Lujiazui
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    • Aquaria 21 - Shanghai

      • 3. Aquaria 21

      • Observe the ocean's depths in this modern coastal Shanghai aquarium
        • Zoos/Aquariums
        • Changning District
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    • Shanghai Wild Animal Park - Shanghai
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    • The Bird and Flower Market - Shanghai

      • 5. The Bird and Flower Market

      • Fresh flowers, fish, pets and plants for sale at great prices
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        • Luwan District/Xintiandi
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    • Dongping National Forest Park - Shanghai
    • Zhongzan Park - Shanghai

      • 7. Zhongzan Park

      • A beautiful park with ponds and entertainment
        • Picnics, Parks & Gardens
        • Changning District
    • Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall - Shanghai
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    • Bund Museum - Shanghai

      • 9. Bund Museum

      • History of the 'Bund'
        • Museums
        • Huangpu District
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    • Natural History Museum - Shanghai
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  • Shanghai's zoos and aquariums offer more than expected in the way of exotic animals and sea creatures, exhibits and information in multiple languages.

    Start off by heading to the Shanghai Zoo, the largest zoo in the area and home to thousands of creatures. Here you'll be surrounded by nature, both flora and fauna, and escape the smog and pollution of China's most populated city.

    Next, head to the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. A city on the ocean, Shanghai is the largest port in the world, catering to shipping companies, ferries and cruises alike, as well as fishing vessels and a sundry other boats. As such, its position of expertise on the waters is reflected in the aquarium's breadth of exhibits and underwater life.

    Similarly, Aquaria 21 is a private institution with a great series of underwater exhibits, including a breakdown of life under the waves broken down into the 7 seas, rivers and lakes-- teaching children the difference between the environments and the life they hold.

    The Wild Animal Park is a great place for a Shanghai safari, where you'll be able to sample the life around Shanghai in close proximity. For even closer proximity, the Bird and Flower Market in Shanghai offers the chance to purchase your own lucky cricket, cats, bird, dogs and rodents. Especially popular are insects and birds, some as food and others as beloved pets.

    If you want your nature and animals tame, head to the park to see dozens of dogs, cats and other domestic animals or fresh-water coy. Dongping National Forest Park and Zhongzan Park are great places to get respite from the city, delve into nature and even see a few animals and underwater life.

    If you want to see the plans for Shanghai's future, the Urban Planning Hall offers a glimpse into the go-green plans for the city, including an entirely green island. See how China's growth will effect the wildlife and sea life nearby.

    To learn how it was effected in the past, check out the Natural History and Bun Museums, both of which focus on the area and the rise and fall of different species and habitats.

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