Chongqing Zoo

The semi-circular entrance plaza greets visitors with a giant panda flower bed, a golden "Chongqing Zoo" sign, palm and ginkgo trees, and bronze animal statues. It also houses the visitor center, ticket office, souvenir shop and the official park map—making it the natural starting point for any visit.

Built in the 1960s and modernized in the 2010s, Panda Hall is a multi-zone complex with indoor halls, outdoor playgrounds, a maternity ward and a kindergarten. Home to 10+ giant pandas, it is one of the largest breeding bases in western China and a flagship for panda research, conservation and education.

Built in the 1990s and refurbished in 2018, Goldfish Hall is a southwest-China landmark for goldfish appreciation. With four themed zones and ~60 varieties (dragon-eye, fantail, oranda, ranchu, celestial-eye, pearl-scale and more), it is a favorite for family visits and a regular venue for the National Goldfish Competition.

Opened in 2005, the Amphibian and Reptile Hall is the largest herpetarium in southwest China. With two floors and habitats mimicking rainforest, marsh, rocky desert and river valley, it houses 60+ species and 300+ individuals, plus a "night-creature" interactive zone popular with school groups.

The 15,000 m² Bird Area is the largest and most diverse in the zoo, comprising six themed zones and home to nearly 100 species. Highlights include red-crowned cranes, mandarin ducks, golden pheasants, peafowl, hornbills, macaws, flamingos and the rare Chinese crested tern, with seasonal wild birds joining the resident flocks in spring and autumn.