PANDA!!! (Shanghai Zoo)

When we first landed in China the first thing that I asked Dr. Li was if you were going to get to see a Panda. He lied to me and promised that we would get to see a Panda in Beijing. We sadly ran out of time and could not fit the viewing of my cuddly big panda into our hectic schedule. After this, I knew I had to take matters into my own hands. When in Tianjin, I asked how the Zoo was and if it was worth going to see the Panda that they had there. Locals told me that there was only one and that viewing Pandas would be more fun in Shanghai. Finally, when in Shanghai, our first free day was today, Saturday, and my only goal for the day was to visit the Shanghai Zoo. We arrived at the Zoo at 2:15 pm in the afternoon; the cost was 40 Yuan for entry. I was so excited I couldn't even wait for the second cab, so we entered the park early. On our way to the carnivore section of the park (Pandas ancestors used to be carnivores, but now their diet consists of 99% bamboo) we got to see; tigers, lions, and bears. Yet, they did not even interest me. Finally, we had reached the Panda exhibit! There was four Panda's total! I was so excited; they were also very active walking around, playing on their equipment! It was perfect! Got so many videos and pictures! It was well worth the wait and exactly how I wanted to spend my last full day in China. We also got to see Red Panda's and they were so cute. They were really slow moving and seemed very sleeping. They also spend a lot of time in the trees.
Overall, the Zoo was an amazing place to visit. On a Saturday there were not big crowds and they Zoo was very large so you barely knew other people were at the Zoo. It was really relaxing and the Zoo was very clean and we all loved walking around. I would suggest to anyone that if you are in Shanghai, visit the Zoo. It is the best Zoo that I have ever been too. Also if you care about seeing Pandas as much as I do! IT WAS GREAT! Had a blast with Samantha and Laura at the Shanghai Zoo!