|Chongqing Leshan departure for a fully immersive zoo experience

📍 Chongqing Yongchuan Lehe Ledu Wildlife Zoo This is my second visit. Last time we drove into the park ourselves. This time we chose the cage car for a fuller experience. First, let me introduce the ways to enter the park. The zoo is divided into: ✅ Wildlife Park Area ✅ Amusement Park Area We bought a two-day family package and took our time, playing in the animal area on the first day. There are three ways to ride: 1️⃣ Self-driving Each car costs 💰100+ (check the group for details). Ten cars form a team with a guide to enter the predator area. 2️⃣ Cage car entry 💰100 per person, free for children under 1.3 meters, normal charges apply above that. Each person gets an apple to feed the black bears, and each car gets two chickens 🐔 to feed the lions. The whole trip takes about 50 minutes, with a guide and food vouchers provided. 3️⃣ Free 🆓 bus (cannot feed the predators, just passes through the predator area directly to the walking area) All three ways end up at the walking area, but 1️⃣ and 2️⃣ offer more immersive experiences. The most immersive is definitely option 2️⃣, where you can see predators pounce on their prey. The most interesting part of the whole park is animal interaction. We've been to many zoos, and most places keep animals in cages or behind glass. Here, like with the capybaras, you can get up close. Kids especially love finally being able to touch them. Most animal feedings require an extra fee, but I think it's reasonable, usually about 💰20, and they give you some food so the whole family can join in. The most fun is petting the lion cubs 🦁 💰100 per family, gloves provided for petting. 📍 The lion petting area is in the amusement park’s animal kindergarten. We searched for it and asked around a lot. Luckily, we caught them coming out of the cage "to greet guests" the next day. The keeper said they only came out for half a day the first day, but the whole day the second day. Usually, after 4 PM you can’t pet them, and if they only come out for half a day, you might miss it, so it’s a bit of luck. The dolphin show is separately charged, 💰50 per person, and dolphin interaction 🐬 is also separately charged. We’ve seen many shows before, so we didn’t go again. There are more weekend theater performances, but there is a circus every day, which is worth it and kids enjoy watching. Regarding food, I think this park is quite user-friendly. You can bring snacks freely. There are many food options inside, and prices are not too expensive. The hot and sour noodles are delicious! 🤣 But I don’t recommend eating at the main entrance; portions are smaller there. Inside, prices range from 💰15 to 💰22 per serving, so you have to look around. The amusement area isn’t very large but has basic rides. The most attractive part is pet interaction, where you can feed super cute crispy noodles. Originally, I booked a hotel inside the park, which also included tickets. It’s not expensive in the off-season, but children over 1.3 meters have to pay an extra 💰80 for tickets. However, I saw reviews saying the accommodation was average, so I canceled and found a nearby homestay, which was much better and more comfortable. It’s also very convenient to drive about 10 to 20 minutes from the high-speed rail station. If you want to enter the park by self-driving, you have to drive yourself here.