The zoo's theme for this year is “Devoting to Rewilding” focusing on 13 key conservation species. These include native Taiwanese wildlife such as the Taipei Frog, Chinese Pangolin, Leopard Cat, Eurasian Otter, and Formosan Black Bear; Asian species like the Malay Tapir, Malayan Tiger, Asian Elephant, Red Panda, and the Roti Snake-necked Turtle; as well as internationally cooperative species such as the Western Lowland Gorilla, the Vietnam Pheasant, and the Koala.To highlight the importance of habitat conservation, the zoo's 110th-anniversary visual imagery features diverse forest and aquatic habitats that support biodiversity.

The zoo continues to restore wildlife and their habitats while actively promoting in-situ and ex-situ conservation efforts. It aims to provide high-quality care for animals and meaningful experiences for visitors, working in partnership with global conservation organizations to reverse the trend of species endangerment and bring back their wildness.

 Taipei Zoo, with its 100th anniversary logo, has a long history. It is Taiwan’s only century-old zoo. It not only allowing the general public to experience nature, providing suitable environments for wildlife, but also accompanied by the many precious memories of Taipei’s citizens. Whether you’ve already been here on a school field trip, a date or with family in the joyous moments of the century-old park or not, the zoo workers, colleagues and animal friends always welcome everyone to visit the Taipei Zoo, and discover new feelings during each visit!

During the Taipei Zoo’s 2014 centennial memorial, “Learning from Life” is the theme for representing the elegance of this generation. The centennial logo includes twelve different kinds of animals, symbolizing the importance of biodiversity. Moreover, a picture of pangolin is composed of these logos of twelve animals, representing Taiwan’s wildlife-research and animal conservation. Come visit and see this special logo, can you point out the animals that represent the achievement of Taipei Zoo’s conservation mission?

The logo of 100th anniversary of Taipei Zoo comprises different pictures of 12 animals, including the Pangolin.

The history of the Taipei Zoo can be traced back over 90 years. In 1914, when Taiwan was still under Japanese sovereignty, a Japanese man surnamed Oe established a private zoological garden in Yuan-shan in the northern suburbs of Taipei City. The Japanese Government in Taiwan purchased the property the following year and transformed it into a public park. Following World War II in 1946, the Taipei Zoo was formally taken over by the Taipei City Government. In 1970, the amusement park adjacent to the zoo was consolidated into a 5.8-hectare park, providing entertainment and education for several generations of children and adults.

With the increase of social awareness concerning natural conservation and environmental education, the Taipei Zoo, well-equipped with expertise regarding animal care and the knowledge of natural history, has committed itself to serving as a leader in environmental education and wildlife conservation. The original site of the zoo was constrained by its limited area, and a plan to build a modern zoo for Taipei was undertaken in 1973.

After thirteen years of planning and construction, the former zoo was officially closed on August 15, 1986, which marked the end of the Yuan-shan era. The new zoo, located in the Muzha district in the southern part of Taipei, held its grand opening on New Year's Day the following year.

The four main functions of the Taipei Zoo are conservation, education, research and recreation. More than four million visitors attend the Zoo on an annual basis; it has also hosted several international conferences on conservation-related topics. In addition, Taipei Zoo has planned and executed several city-wide educational activities pertaining to wildlife conservation themes over the years.

Present and future

The Zoo’s combined area is 165 hectares, with 90 hectares being open to the public. The facilities comprise exhibition buildings (the Education Center, the Penguin House, the Koala House, the Amphibian and Reptile House and the Insectarium), as well as exhibition areas (the Formosan Animal Area, the Children's Zoo, the Asian Tropical Rainforest Animal Area, the Desert Animal Area, the Australian Animal Area, the African Animal Area, Bird World and the Temperate Zone Animal Area). There is also an outdoor nature observation area, a wetland park, and a special exhibit house.