As the Beijing Aquarium is located inside the Beijing Zoo, you can simply buy a joint ticket to visit both venues on the same day, which means you can also have close encounters with a wide variety of mammals, amphibians, reptiles and birds. The popular animals include giant pandas, alpacas, giraffes, polar bears and penguins.

Visitors are reminded that feeding animals is prohibited in the zoo except in approved areas, because there are scientifically formulated diets to ensure their health and well-being.

Staff members and public-spirited volunteers are on hand, not only to dissuade visitors from feeding the animals, but also to promote scientific knowledge about the animals. If you're curious about an animal, ask them a question.