I am currently in Beijing and was planning on visiting the Zoo to see the Pandas and all other animals, but I have had very mixed reviews on the Zoo. Some people think it is worth while to see the Pandas and other people say that it is the worst zoo in the world and that the animals are neglected and in enclosures too small, that they look sad. I really want to see the Pandas but don;t want to go to a place that will upset me as I feel very strongly about animal abuse etc.

If anyone has been there recently, can you please let me know if this is a good attraction to visit or if I am going to cry and get angry at the same time? I am going to Xian and have the option of doing a Panda Tour there... Is this a better option?