Taipei Zoo

As the cold front arrives, Taipei Zoo has prepared various measures to keep the animals warm. These measures include adjusting their winter diet by increasing food portions, and enhancing nutritional value, such as by adding ginger powder. Additionally, the zoo provides heating, lighting, burlap sacks, and hay to ensure that cold-sensitive animals stay comfortable and safe during the chil.

Different animals have different ways of staying warm. For example, macaques huddle together for warmth, while orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees use burlap sacks as cloaks or nest by the heating vents to stay warm. Reptiles, in particular, need extra care, with their habitats maintained at around 30°C regardless of the outdoor temperature. Heat sources like warming lamps, night lights, and ceramic heaters are provided to keep turtles, lizards, snakes, and other reptiles cozy during winter.

Furthermore, species like giant pandas and king penguins cope with the cold weather through their thick fur and waterproof feathers. A visit to the zoo offers the perfect opportunity to observe animals that thrive in slightly cooler weather and to spot those seeking warmth under heat lamps or inside burlap sacks. Don’t miss out on this chance to witness unique winter behaviors!