This Day, That Year

Item from May 19, 1984, in China Daily: Shanghai Zoo is the only one of China's 34 zoos and 135 zoological parks to make a profit. ... With 4 million visitors each year, the zoo has generated revenues of 300,000 yuan annually since 1981, while Beijing Zoo is expected to lose 500,000 yuan this year.

Unlike city zoos, safari parks are popular among visitors because they provide a unique drive-through experience to observe animals roaming freely.

The Chimelong Group, which operates safari and marine parks in Guangdong province, has been listed as one of the world's top 10 theme park developers by the Themed Entertainment Association in the United States.