Qianlingshan Zoo will finish undergoing reconstruction work and open to the public free of charge on Oct 1, according to the Qianlingshan Park administrative office.

According to a staff member from Qianlingshan Zoo, the newly constructed park will be divided into seven areas including a reptile area and primate area. More than 400 animals from 70 species will live in the zoo.

"The newly constructed zoo will present visitors a new sightseeing experience," said the staff member from Qianlingshan Zoo.

Official statistics reveal that the reconstruction project of the zoo has covered a total area of 36,000-square-meters with a total investment of 52 million yuan ($ 7.80 million).

African crested crane in Qianlingshan Zoo. [Photo/gog.cn]