Pet culture park opens in Taizhou with international cat show

A pet lover enjoys close interactions with a cat. [Photo/Taizhou Daily]

A pet culture park in the National Modern Agricultural Industrial Park of Hailing district opened its doors on Sept 6, coinciding with the two-day World Cat Federation International Pedigree Cat Show China Team Selection. The event drew cat lovers from all over the country who came to see top-quality pedigree cats from around the world.

Nearly 100 pedigree cats, valued at over 3 million yuan ($421,000), made their debut at the competition. According to event organizer Yang Dezhou, two WCF international judges were invited to ensure fairness and professionalism. The cats were judged on multiple criteria, including ear shape, eye color and spacing, body-to-tail ratio, and muscle tone.

Beyond the competition, the park has partnered with top catteries to establish a permanent cat exhibition zone. Visitors can read detailed information and learn about each cat's temperament through displays on glass partitions.

Bioally has invested over 10 million yuan to establish the park, which spans approximately 1.13 hectares. It is the first pet-themed park in the Yangtze River Delta to combine pet appreciation, scientific research, public education, cultural exchange, and leisure activities.

The park plans to introduce more projects, including a pet hotel, a Beagle-themed cultural park, and a horse racing club, aiming to create a new landmark destination for pet lovers in the region.

Visitors enjoy the charm of cute pets in the park. [Photo/Taizhou Daily]