'The Mall That Doubles as a Prison for Animals' – New China Untold Out Now

For this episode of the China Untold podcast, host Matthew Bossons introduces you to what he has dubbed ‘The Worst Mall in China.’

by That's, 25 June 2020

Walrus Paraded Around Guangzhou Mall Outrages Netizens

The mall has also exhibited tropical animals, alpacas and polar bears in the past.

by Rakini Bergundy, 02 June 2020

Cockroaches Spotted at Popular Guangzhou Supermarket

Consumers vary in their shopping expectations. But, one thing many grocery shoppers can agree on is cleanliness.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 09 October 2018

Free at Last! Guangzhou's Sad Polar Bear Reunited with Parents

Pizza, the "world's saddest polar bear," has been removed from Grandview Mall​'s Ocean World exhibit.

by Matthew Bossons, 14 November 2016

Authorities Won't Tolerate Guangzhou Zoo's Expansion

Some good news for opponents of Grandview Mall’s controversial Ocean World Aquarium.

by Matthew Bossons, 28 September 2016

UK Zoo Offers to Relocate Guangzhou's Depressed Polar Bear

The Yorkshire Wildlife Park's polar bear facility – a major step-up from Grandview's Ocean World.

by Matthew Bossons, 20 September 2016

Controversial Grandview Mall Zoo Set to Expand Despite Outcry

Despite the huge amount of controversy Ocean World has caused, the "prison for animals" is reportedly still planning to go ahead with "Phase Two."

by Matthew Bossons, 15 September 2016

Guangzhou Zoo Faces Boycott Over Polar Bear Exhibit

The recent calls for a boycott come from both netizens and animal rights activists and were triggered by video footage that shows the facility's lone polar bear living in deplorable...

by Matthew Bossons, 15 June 2016

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