What makes it 70% Couple-Friendly: Couples can stroll Butterfly Valley for photos and share koi feeding, yet most exhibits focus on kids and tight indoor paths limit privacy, so the date is fun but not memorable.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: 2–3 hours lets you explore main exhibits, catch a live show, and try a hands-on activity without rushing
Butterfly Valley & Tropical Rainforest:
Walk under free-flying butterflies in a humid jungle habitat.
Tip: Wear light clothing and bring a camera for close-up shots
Insect Promenade & Ant-Colony Display:
Stroll glass tunnels to watch stick insects, scorpions, and dynamic ant colonies.
Tip: Visit just before the hour to see the colony’s tunnel patterns shift
Koi Fish Feeding:
Buy pellets and feed colorful koi in the entrance pond.
Tip: Bring small CNY notes to pay the 10–15 CNY fee
Specimen-Making Workshop:
Assemble and label your own insect display in a guided session.
Tip: Reserve your 20–30 min slot at the ticket desk upon arrival
Live Insect Shows:
Attend demos like the insect parade or honey-gathering at 11:00 and 14:30.
Tip: Check the daily schedule at the entrance and arrive 5 min early

Yeri Tiete
I don’t know what we were thinking. Besides being quite expensive I've never seen so many dead and wounded animals. The place was dirty, many animals looked sad in rather small exclosures. There's shit everywhere and dirty water. There's a dead turtle and tons of dead fish in the aquariums. The hamster things had wounds all over them. Stay away.
Arman Khachatryan
Hundreds of live specimens in habitats that mimic their native environments down to the humidity. The butterfly room is kept at exactly 28°C - warm enough that tropical species will land on you. The ant colony display reveals intricate tunnels that change hourly, like a living 3D puzzle.
Diego Fernando Aljure Rey
This place is depressing. Enclosures are in very poor condition and the animals don't have enough space to move. This is sad. Please don't come to this place.
Christian Wa
Not the best experience. The place is more for the Chinese visitors from countryside who have never been to a big city. The smell is not good. Animals are held under very poor conditions. Nobody takes care of the birds’ beaks or the teeth of the animals. Everything is old and worn out, not well maintained.
Ammar Qureshi
If you're in Shanghai, you should know that crowd is a big issue. So, if you visit any place during peak hours or holidays, you'd most likely end up getting disappointed. And especially the places that are built in-door like this. We went here on a working day and there were only a few people inside so we enjoyed our trip. My kids loved seeing everything without any problem. When we entered we tho...
Visit on weekdays to avoid crowds. In summer, the rainforest area stays at 28 °C—wear breathable fabrics. In winter, enjoy the tropical zones as a warm escape from the cold outside.
Explore These Activities
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| 2 Adult Admissions | CNY 100 |
| Koi Fish Feeding Pellets | CNY 15 |
| Specimen Workshop Fee | CNY 30 |
| Total Estimated | CNY 145 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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