Nanshan · Xili Lake
Shenzhen Safari Park: Tickets, Xili Lake Metro & Visit Guide
Shenzhen Safari Park is the city’s animal-park choice near Xili Lake. It works best as a substantial animal visit with enough time to move between exhibit areas and rest. Choose it instead of a second theme park if your group prefers animals to coasters; do not confuse it with Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou.
Content updated 9 October 2026
Facts to check first
Plan the visit
- Address
- 4065 Xili Lake Road, Nanshan
- Metro
- Xili Lake station, Line 7, Exit B
- Time needed
- 4–6 hours, depending on exhibits and breaks
- Tickets
- Check current admission and any separately priced services
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Why visit Shenzhen Safari Park
The park is in northern Nanshan rather than the OCT theme-park cluster. Its different location matters when choosing a hotel or deciding whether another Nanshan stop really fits after a long zoo visit.
The waterbird lake, herbivore areas and predator zone offer different kinds of animal watching. Use the entrance map to choose the areas your group most wants to see; the lake and landscaped paths are part of the visit, rather than a reason to hurry between animal enclosures.
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How to visit
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Use the entrance map to select the animal areas the group most wants to see.
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Follow a manageable sequence with a meal and shaded rest, checking temporary closures as you go.
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Return to Xili Lake station after the visit rather than adding a distant waterfront automatically.
What fits nearby
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A meal around Xili is usually an easier finish than crossing to the coast after the zoo.
Admission and extras are different purchases
Before paying, confirm the park name, date, visitor category and included services. A photographed activity is not evidence that it is included in basic admission. If you need accessible transport or a wheelchair-friendly visit, ask the operator about the actual route and assistance before committing.
Shenzhen Safari Park or Guangzhou Chimelong?
Staying in Shenzhen makes Xili Lake the simpler animal-day option. Chimelong Safari Park belongs to Guangzhou’s Panyu resort and needs its own full day and intercity arrangements. Choose one according to where you are staying and which park actually interests you, rather than adding a city transfer just because both use “safari” in English.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which Metro station serves Shenzhen Safari Park?
Use Xili Lake station on Line 7, Exit B, as named in the current Nanshan government visitor information.
Is this Chimelong Safari Park?
No. Shenzhen Safari Park is in Xili, Shenzhen. Chimelong Safari Park is in Panyu, Guangzhou.
How much time should I allow for Shenzhen Safari Park?
Allow about 4–6 hours as an editorial estimate, including exhibit walks, a meal and breaks. Families who only want a few areas can shorten the visit; leave before the return journey becomes tiring.
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