Dali Animal World

Hidden Gem of Dali Zoo | New Weekend Fun Petting Alpacas & Feeding Peacocks 🦚 First-time visitors to Dali shouldn't miss this hidden gem! 🎠 Tucked at the foot of the mountains, this zoo offers crowd-free visits and photogenic spots! 🚌 Transportation Tips 📍 Address: No.71 Cangshan Road, Xiaguan Town, Dali City Public Transport: Take Bus No.4/8 to "Zoo Station" Taxi Drop-off: North Gate of Zoo (near Cangshan Gate) 🐾 Must-Visit Routes 1️⃣ Petting Zone Watching alpacas munch carrots will keep you laughing all day! 10 yuan for a feed bucket - totally worth it 2️⃣ Peacock Garden Lucky visitors may witness a full tail display! Best chances around 11am 3️⃣ Predator Corridor Clouded leopards and black bears are most active after noon - catching feeding time is a bonus 4️⃣ Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey Pavilion Highland exclusive! These rare creatures have snow-weasel-like fur 📸 Instagrammable Spots ✅ Alpaca Lawn (shoot upwards with Cangshan Mountain backdrop) ✅ Peacock Pathway (telephoto compression works magic) ✅ Monkey Glass Walkway (overhead interaction shots) ⚠️ Pro Tips ❌ Most animals nap after 3pm ❌ Avoid overpriced feed from vendors at the gate ❌ Some exhibits close on rainy days