Those Years I Opened a Zoo
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Format
web series (ONA)
Episodes
13
Episode length
13 min
Total watch time
2 h 49 min
Status
Finished
Aired
April 5, 2020 – June 21, 2020
Source
Other source
Original creator
La Mianhuazang De Tuzi
Age rating
PG
Country
China
AniList score
59/100
Estimated watch time
2h 49m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Work60%Male Protagonist60%Animals53%Boys' Love25%Gods20%Mythology20%Foreign10%
ONAFINISHEDRelease date TBA 5.9 / 10 AniList score

Those Years I Opened a Zoo

我开动物园那些年• Wo Kai Dongwuyuan Naxie Nian
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Synopsis

Duan Jiaze inherited a zoo on the verge of bankruptcy. To remedy this situation, he will have to get the business back on track as soon as possible. However, the employees who help him with this task are somewhat particular: the sun crow (Jinwu), the nine-tailed fox, the demon snake.Will the Lingyou Zoo survive unscathed?

Should you watch Those Years I Opened a Zoo?

Those Years I Opened a Zoo has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 59/100 — 23% of 282 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

Of the 649 AniList users who started it, 12.6% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 412 have finished it.

At about 2 h 49 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.

Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Fantasy, Slice of Life — especially work, male protagonist.

Where to Watch Officially

Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.

Episodes

13 episodes are listed.

Main cast & voice actors

Creators & key staff

Original creator
La Mianhuazang De Tuzi

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Those Years I Opened a Zoo FAQ

How many episodes does Those Years I Opened a Zoo have?

Those Years I Opened a Zoo has 13 episodes of about 13 minutes each, roughly 2 h 49 min in total.

How long does it take to watch Those Years I Opened a Zoo?

About 2 h 49 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.

Is Those Years I Opened a Zoo finished?

Yes. Those Years I Opened a Zoo has finished airing — the final episode aired June 21, 2020.

Is there a season 2 of Those Years I Opened a Zoo?

No sequel is listed for Those Years I Opened a Zoo as of October 2026.

Is Those Years I Opened a Zoo based on a other source?

Yes. Those Years I Opened a Zoo adapts the other source by La Mianhuazang De Tuzi.

Who animated Those Years I Opened a Zoo?

Those Years I Opened a Zoo was animated by Haoliners Animation and directed by Shixuan Ouyang.

Where can I watch Those Years I Opened a Zoo?

Those Years I Opened a Zoo is listed on Bilibili, YouTube, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.