Are you still trying to find somewhere to take your kids out on the weekend? Here are some recommended places in Jinan where you can take kids for a fun day out for the whole family.

Not only will your children be able to interact with animals, but they can also get close to nature and even learn a thing or two.

1. Jinan Dream Land Theme Park

Buildings of Jinan Dream Land Theme Park feature a European style. [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]

Jinan Dream Land Theme Park is an integrated outdoor base for children integrating education, sci-tech experiences, handicrafts, parent-child interaction activities, and entertainment facilities.

Cartoon sculptures at Jinan Dream Land Theme Park [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]

It is also home to lovely animals like alpacas, deer, sheep, and mini-musk swine. Children can even get close to them and feed them.

The park boasts more than 20 entertainment facilities and theme venues, including sea rovers, rainbow slides, go-karts, and a merry-go-round.

Location: Licheng district, Jinan, Shandong province

Tel: 0531-8190-6688

Ticket price: 100 yuan ($15.66) per person

2. Paomaling Forest Theme Park

A child looks at peacocks at Paomaling Forest Theme Park. [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]

Paomaling Forest Theme Park has five theme "tribes" for children to get close to nature. Here, children can interact with animals like sika deer, ostriches, and alpacas.

The "Phoenix tribe" offers bird interactions. The free-range peacocks are raised in open areas. If lucky, visitors can see a peacock spreading its tail.

A dinosaur sculpture at Paomaling Forest Theme Park [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]

Children can travel back to the Jurassic era in one second in the "Scream Tribe" where they can interact with models of a variety of dinosaurs. They are also equipped with dinosaur sound effects, adding further touches of reality. At the "Cool play tribe", visitors can enjoy the thrill of karting through the jungle.

Location: No 1 Yunding Road, Pamaling Scenic Area, Xiying subdistrict, Licheng district, Shandong

Tel: 0531-52151278

Ticket price for adults: 80 yuan per person

3. Jinan Zoo

Jinan Zoo has a wide range of animals. [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]

Jinan Zoo is a comprehensive zoo integrating animal feeding, animal viewing, scientific research, as well as entertainment and catering services.

The animal houses are integrated with the garden buildings, which not only creates a good ecological environment for the animals, but also provides a good place for visitors to relax.

The zoo has a wide range of animals, including pandas, flamingos, peacocks, monkeys, and alpacas. 

Jinan Zoo also has comprehensive entertainment facilities for families so they can enjoy a thrilling experience.

Location: No 87 Jiluo Road, Tianqiao district, Jinan

Tel: 0531-8595-8133

Ticket price for adults: 25 yuan per person

4. Sunac Ocean Park

Sunac Ocean Park covers an area of 40,000 square meters, and has four ocean themed areas, with more than 10,000 marine animals.

Visitors can see dolphin and sea lion performances at Sunac Ocean Park and learn more about the ocean.

Location: No 199 Jingshi Road, Licheng district, Jinan

Tel: 400-990-6868

Ticket price for adults: 168 yuan per person

Mermaid performances at Sunac Ocean Park [Photo/WeChat account: jnslyj]