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Yunnan Wildlife Park

zoo Kunming, China Established 2004

Yunnan Wildlife Park, located within Jindian National Forest Park in Kunming, is the largest mountain wildlife park in southwest China. In April 2016, two giant pandas from Chengdu Base began their residency. The park houses over 200 species and manages the Yunnan Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center.

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Coordinates: 25.1100 N, 102.7600 E