Ji Di Guan in Dalian China, a zoo cum oceanarium devoted only to polar animals is part of the huge Tiger Beach Ocean Park spread out over an enormous 1,180,000 sq metres and covering a length of 4,000 meters along the undulating coastline. The park comprising of a series of tourists attractions that are among the most spectacular in the world is designed to entertain, educate and provide a cultural experience.

Ji Di Guan comprising of two floors occupies 36,000 sq metres. It offers the opportunity for all who enter here to be transported to the polar regions anytime of the year complete with icy landscapes. Ji Di Guan is divided into five themed sections to showcase the animals better and to afford visitors a greater viewing experience. Each section has its own specialization such as large polar animals, polar experience, animal knowledge, Mysterious Ocean World and polar animal performances. The zoo cum oceanarium, the largest and only facility devoted exclusively to polar animals in the world, houses 153 animals belonging to eleven species. They include polar bears, seals, sea otters, penguins, sea lions, dolphins and sharks among others

The daily animal performances taking place in a 2,000 seat specially built facility is the most popular event in Ji Di Guan. The star performers are Peter and Gaja, two white Beluga whales that are the Dalian mascots. Acrobatic displays by four bottle nosed dolphins and a walrus and seal show are the other favourite events. Lucky visitors can steal kisses from the dolphins or the Belugas. A jumbotron screen ensures that all views of the shows are good ones from any seat in the auditorium.

Animals and humans interact in the area designated as Animal Knowledge. Visitors, particularly children can touch fur seals, sea dogs and reindeer and learn about the life styles of these polar dwellers. In the Polar Experience section visitors get to experience the freezing temperatures characteristic of the regions and see a simulated version of the northern lights. With attractions galore it is not a surprise that several million people a year find Ji Di Guan an interesting place to visit.

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Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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