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Children can ride the free safari bus, join giraffe feeding, play in shallow water zones, and watch sea-lion parades; height-based free entry and stroller-friendly paths make it almost ideal, but parents must supervise near predators.
Recommended visit duration: 1 day
👉 See FULL guide to Shanghai Wild Animal Park (with kids)Average price
Children under six enter free, ages 3-12 get the “Curious Planet” zone and maker labs, safety railings guard all exhibits, but parents must reserve play sessions early to avoid fully booked slots.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
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The resort targets ages 2–12 with 75 interactive rides, driving schools, creative workshops, character meets and plentiful restrooms; strict height checks keep them safe, making it a near-perfect choice.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
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Interactive fossil digs, Butterfly Room and hands-on ecosystem tanks keep children under 12 engaged for hours, and free entry under 1.3 m plus stroller rental lower costs; queues can be long on holidays.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Interactive mist zones, shallow splash pools and outdoor playgrounds keep children active, discounted child tickets exist, and staff label it a top family attraction.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Kids up to 12 enjoy panda pavilion, open lawns, small rides, keeper talks; child tickets half-price and stroller rental available, but long walking distances can tire younger ones.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Ages 2-12 get a dedicated playground, scavenger sheets, and model-car workshops; family tickets, stroller hire, and clean toilets simplify logistics, making this a top kid outing.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Kids up to 12 can dig for ‘relics’, craft pottery, picnic on lawns, and learn history; discounted tickets, restrooms, and clear safety rails make the large grounds engaging and manageable for parents.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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Marvel games, sports hoops, drums, and 4D film keep 5–12 year-olds active and safe indoors; discounted family ticket and stroller access help parents, but queues can test patience.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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School-age children can marvel at Ocean Aquarium, glass-floor towers, riverside light shows, and free central park lawns, yet crowds and height queues require supervision, keeping suitability good not perfect.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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