Siberian Tiger Park
As the most famous endangered species in the world, the Siberian tiger was listed in the white paper of world protected species in the 1970s. To rescue and protect the endangered Siberian tigers in China and make more scientific studies, Heilongjian Siberian Tiger Park was established in Harbin in 1996.
Located on the north bank of the Songhua River, next to Sun Island Scenic Area, the park encompasses an area of 1,440,000 square meters. At present the park boasts about 800 Siberian tigers at all ages, which makes it the largest natural reserve for Siberian tigers in the world. In addition, visitors can also see other breeds of tigers, lions, lynx, leopards, and black pumas. Nowadays the park has become an ideal place for leisure and relaxation and a highlight attraction for a Harbin tour.
Harbin Siberian Tiger Park Facts
What to See in the Siberian Tiger Park
It is the world's largest feeding and breeding base for Siberian tigers, and also serves as a breeding base for the Amur tiger population and a national monitoring station for terrestrial wildlife diseases. The park consists of ten divisions for different purposes. Visitors can see more than 100 Siberian tigers here, including 8 white tigers, 1 snow tiger, 2 white lions, 2 lion-tiger hybrids, 3 black American tigers, and 20 African lions, plus many other carnivorous animals. Visitors can also take a bus encircled by wire mesh to all the other scenic spots while the tigers roam freely in the fields.
The Tiger King Zone
The Tiger King Zone is the territory of the famous "Tiger King" brothers, tigers No. 52 and No. 53. No other tigers are allowed to set foot there. If any enemy attacks, they will join forces to defend their territory.
The Breeding Tiger Zone
The Breeding Tiger Zone houses purebred Siberian tigers with international pedigrees and excellent genetic traits. They bear the important responsibility of continuing the superior genes of the population. The breeding female tiger No. 37 in the park has glossy fur and clear stripes, and is nicknamed "Big Beauty." "Big Beauty" is the most prolific female tiger in the Siberian Tiger Park, having produced more than 30 offspring over nine years, earning her the title of "Heroic Mother."
Adult Tiger Area
In the 360,000 square meters of Adult Tiger Area, scatter with 30 7 or 8-year-old wild tigers. They are in the prime of life, their movement is agile abnormal, vigorous and smart. And they usually run the prey in a group; the prey can be torn to pieces in an instant. The scene is exciting and thrilling. Visitors must take a special tour bus roaming among the tigers.
The Cubs Area
The Cubs Area is feeding tigers about two years old, and they are experts at hunting in the water. Every summer, the breeder casts live ducks into the deep pool for them to train hunting every day.
African Lion Enclosure
African lions live together in groups, and occasionally male lions engage in fierce battles for dominance over mates.
Lion-Tiger Enclosure
This enclosure houses young tigers and lions together, allowing them to gradually bond. The goal is for them to mate as adults, producing rare lion-tiger hybrids or tiger-lion hybrids.
Exhibition Gallery
There is an Exhibition Gallery of Siberian tigers which is worth of visiting. It’s free to show visitors all info about Siberian tigers in detail. It displays in the form of specimens, pictures and words.
Walking Area
Another interesting area is Walking Area. There are new-born tigers and cub white tigers, snow tigers, white lions, ligers, black jaguars, and Bengal tigers under 2 years old. Cubs are active and tireless, group together to play and have fun, their lovely behave makes people happy and pleased.
White tigers are extremely rare, and they are known for their gentle nature. A liger is the offspring of a male lion and a female tiger; it has a lion's head and a tiger's body, with a net-like pattern on its skin, and there are only about ten individuals in the world. Black jaguars and white African lions are also not numerous worldwide.
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Activities - What To Do?
Since Heilongjiang Siberian Tiger Park in Harbin was opened, it attracts tourists at home and abroad with its strong wild interest and rare species. It takes about 2 hours to visit the entire park. Besides taking pictures of them, visitors can buy live chicken to feed tigers, and then you can see the exciting scene of hunting.
You can also watch a great circus performance in Siberian Tiger Park.
How to Visit Siberian Tiger Park in Habrin
Safari Tour
By Safari Vehicle: There are wire mesh windows on both sides of the carriage where you can buy meat strips (20 yuan/strip) to feed the tigers. If you can get a seat on the same side as the driver, you can interact with the tigers even better.
by Standard Sightseeing Bus: A large bus with wire mesh windows. While feeding isn't permitted, it offers unobstructed views ideal for quiet observation and photographing tigers. Especially suitable for families with young children.
Both thrill rides and standard bus tours last approximately 20-30 minutes. Departures occur when full or at fixed times.
Walking Area Tour
In the walking area, you can also purchase meat strips or live chickens to feed tigers or black bears (black bears can be fed fruit, approx. ¥10/bowl).
Drone feeding demonstrations or wild adaptation training shows may occur at fixed times daily. Please consult your Easy Tour China travel advisor in advance.
How To Get There?
By Bus
It’s convenient to take Bus 35, 122 or 123 to reach the park, you just need to get off at Hulinyuan Station.
If you take No. 2 sightseeing bus, you can get off at Siberian Tiger Park Station.
By taxi
A taxi ride from Harbin Central Street to the Siberian TigerPark costs about CNY 30-35 yuan and takes about half an hour.
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The Siberian Tiger Park is next to must-see attractions such as Sun Island Scenic Area, Zhaolin Park,Harbin Grand Theatre, and Harbin Ice & Snow World (winter). You can plan a Harbin day tour to combine places that interest you together.
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