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    "DataSN": "7556046",
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    "Source": "https://english.zoo.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=2BBEEDE8078A11EA&s=BFE83D267AE0F511",
    "title": "Management",
    "Content": "Animal HospitalThe veterinarians at the Taipei Zoo are the only team of wildlife specialists in Taiwan. They respond to calls not only for emergencies, but also for the routine check-ups of zoo animals. Whether orangutans are found to be wandering about in a town's financial district or a lost dolphin is discovered to be stranded in an estuary, veterinarians from the Taipei Zoo are on call to offer immediate assistance.Conflicts between wild animals and humans are not uncommon on this crowded island, and the fewer than twenty veterinarians employed at the Hospital always have their hands full. The hospital is currently designing a series of wildlife emergency workshops to provide internships for college students to ensure higher numbers of qualified people to handle wildlife emergency situations throughout the island.In order to further sharpen their skills and advance their knowledge, the Hospital’s veterinarians are also members of professional societies, participate in conferences, and publish reports and their research results in professional journals.In addition to the routine care for zoo animals, the Hospital also engages in the development of techniques and procedures regarding animals’ pathological diagnoses and animal quarantine. To increase all of the Hospital’s veterinarians’ capabilities and skills regarding all types of animal emergencies, all of the Hospital’s patient records are archived in extreme detail.Animal Central KitchenAll the food consumed by the animals in the zoo is purchased, processed and distributed from here. The Kitchen personnel also conduct research on wildlife food habits and diets, perform nutritional analyses, ensure quality control measures, and collect data on animals’ dietary standards and requirements.The construction of more animal houses currently under wraps will offer a wider variety of animals for our visitors' viewing pleasure. The quality and freshness of our animals’ food is always our first concern. Several different menus are prepared for each species so as to guarantee the diversity of the provided food. Moreover, the methods and timing for feeding animals are based on several different schedules in order to enrich their behavioral patterns.",
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  {
    "DataSN": "7556049",
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    "Source": "https://english.zoo.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=2BBEEDE8078A11EA&s=7334FDEAC31C68B9",
    "title": "Education and Activities",
    "Content": "Taipei Zoo is under the supervision of Taipei City Government's Department Education. It is defined as an institution for social education; using diverse methods to accomplish this function is the main task of Taipei Zoo.The activities and educational programs are divided into three categories: regular in situ programs, special outreaching programs and sustainable environmental education.Routine in situ programs include the following: providing guided tours for the general public, supporting kindergarten and grade school visits, sponsoring summer and winter camps, installing multimedia and bi-lingual services, and publishing pamphlets and magazines.Special out-reach programs are scheduled on national holidays and/or on special topics. The main purpose is to convey conservation knowledge and promote environmental awareness.Sustainable environmental education programs involve demonstrations of resources recycling and reuse, water saving strategies and construction of energy-saving buildings.Volunteers are stationed throughout the Zoo to provide information on wildlife, conservation and the environment. During weekends and on holidays, special programs are provided in the Nocturnal Animal House, Library and education centers.Publications of the Zoo include: tour guides and pamphlets, the Zoo Research Journal, Zoo Magazine and Volunteer Monthly, and a Volunteer Discussion group on the Internet.Eco-House - Saving Our Energy!"The three little pigs" is a story familiar to everyone. The wooden house, built by the eldest pig and the thatched house built by the next pig were both blown down by the "big bad wolf". The three pigs living together in the brick house were safe and did not fear the wolf. Although the house is strong, does it conserve water and energy?Taipei Zoo's energy conservation demonstration house, the "Eco-House" built using materials with energy-saving properties, was opened in 2004. Through the use of interactive game-like exhibits, visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of energy conservation, available materials and products, and their applications in daily life. ",
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  {
    "DataSN": "7556050",
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    "Source": "https://english.zoo.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=2BBEEDE8078A11EA&s=47B2B5D7F6EE4B30",
    "title": "Conservation and Research",
    "Content": "Wetland Ecological ParkWetlands are natural or artificial water bodies, with permanent or temporary running or still water. Around the Taipei Basin, wetlands include ponds, streams, rice paddies, estuaries and mangroves. But wetlands are disappearing at a fast rate; the few remaining are threatened by pollution and development. The Council of Agriculture, Taipei Zoo and the Natural Ecological Education Foundation joined efforts and built a wetland ecological Park within the zoo, including an observation wall made of acrylic glass.The wetland park is the first attempt in Taipei Zoo to achieve a complete ecosystem. Water is fed into the wetland from a man-made stream; different sized ponds along the stream are used to modulate the speed and width of the stream. It is used both for education and for the preservation of threatened aquatic organisms.Taipei FrogThe Taipei Frog (Rana taipehensis), once a common species found throughout the lowland wetland, is now threatened by habitat loss and pollution from insecticides. Taipei Zoo has been conducting population monitoring in San-Chi and Yang-Mei, where a few frog populations remain. Since habitat restoration is an important part of the frog recovery program, Taipei Zoo has joined efforts with local primary schools and non-profit organizations to persuade local lotus farmers to switch to organic farming and refrain from using pesticides. The frogs and their habitats are thus protected.In San-Chi, the lotus ponds are also populated by water lilies. Water lilies are competitively superior; they overgrow everything else in the ponds and become the dominant species. In order to restore the biodiversity in the ponds, volunteers and zoo staff uprooted these beautiful plants, often under the fiery summer sun. Their efforts are rewarded by the record-breaking number of frogs sighted in subsequent surveys.PangolinPangolin is the most peculiar mammal found in Taiwan (other than humans). Toothless, scaly and slow-moving, pangolins are specialized in feeding on ants and termites by using their long and sticky tongues to catch prey, and their strong and long-clawed forelimbs to dig out nests.Pangolin's survival is threatened by hunting and habitat destruction. But very little is known of their habits and physiology, which leads to problems in regard to their husbandry and care. Taipei Zoo is now cooperating with ecologists and mammalogists to conduct field studies on pangolins, in order to understand the habitat requirements, diets and behavior patterns. More researches are now underway on the evaluation of the administration of drugs and anesthetics, prognosis and diagnosis, physiology, and husbandry conditions. All of these are aimed at providing better care for the long-term survival of the pangolin.Jingmei StreamThe small creek in front of the gate of Taipei Zoo is the Jingmei Stream. The scene of a creek as you step out of the front gate reminds locals of the lyrics of the song we all sang in our childhood. Educational facilities from elementary schools to three universities are built close to the creek, in addition to Taipei Zoo.Even though the general public has become familiar with words such as nature and conservation in recent years, most people do not see wildlife in their surroundings. As a result, conservation issues remain academic. As a 'stakeholder' of Jingmei Stream, we at Taipei Zoo feel that it is our responsibility to educate the public and play a key role in promoting community awareness of the conservation issues.Since 2003, we have been carrying out the wetland faunal survey with the Wen-Shan Community College. Through participation in surveys and other related activities, we hope to increase public awareness of stream conservation.The Rescue CenterMore and more people are interested in raising wildlife as pets. More and more prosecutions involving wildlife smuggling or violating the Wildlife Conservation Act are filed. Although the government is determined to enforce the law, the problems of correct identification and providing proper care of confiscated animals have become serious concerns. Many confiscated animals are not suitable for release or for sending back to their port of origin. It would also be unthinkable to euthanize all the animals.The Zoo Rescue Center was founded to take care of wildlife. The Council of Agriculture helps to provide the necessary funds to start and maintain the shelter. In addition to the care of confiscated wildlife, the Rescue Center also takes in stray wildlife from all over the country.Over one hundred species and close to 900 individual creatures are currently kept in the rescue center. Amphibians and reptiles constitute the largest portion.The unique mission of the Rescue Center makes it unsuitable for exhibits. Guided tours will be provided to educational and non-profit organizations.",
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  {
    "DataSN": "7556055",
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    "Source": "https://english.zoo.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=2BBEEDE8078A11EA&s=3D92C1C470DDDF85",
    "title": "Recreation",
    "Content": "Taipei Zoo is one of the most visited attractions in Taiwan. However, most visitors view the zoo as an amusement park rather than an education center.In order to promote the recreation qualities of the Zoo, Taipei Zoo continues to renew and improve its exhibits, such as increasing number of tourist trains and public toilets, conservation of water and soil during future landscape constructions, special holiday and festival flowering plant coordination, the renewal plan for the Zoo's main entrance gate, etc.Zoo experiences from a special part of our memories. Taipei Zoo offers you the chance to experience the beauty of nature. You can also take a further step along the path of learning through the Zoo's educational tours. Parents and children can also embark on journeys of discovery together. Taipei Zoo is the ideal place to study nature and to have a great holiday experience. Please come to visit us!",
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