When did Beijing Zoo open?

It was founded in 1906 during the late Qing dynasty and opened to visitors on 16 June 1908. It is the oldest zoo in China.

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Beijing Zoo北京动物园

Beijing Zoo, in Xizhimen in the Xicheng District of Beijing, was founded in 1906 and opened to visitors in 1908, making it the oldest zoo in China. Its roughly 89-hectare grounds are home to some 14,500 animals, spanning over 450 species of land animals and over 500 species of marine animals. The giant pandas are its most popular residents, and it is renowned for its collection of endangered Chinese species, drawing more than five million visitors a year.

Opened: 1906 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 120 years of history

Basic Information

Beijing Zoo basic information
Type	Zoo
Location	ChinaBeijing
Opened	1906 Source
Official / Social	Official Site

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FAQ

When did Beijing Zoo open?: It was founded in 1906 during the late Qing dynasty and opened to visitors on 16 June 1908. It is the oldest zoo in China. Source
What animals can I see there?: About 14,500 animals, with over 450 species of land animals and over 500 species of marine animals; its most popular residents are the giant pandas. Source

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Last verified: 2026-07-08 ／ Source: english.beijing.gov.cn