Taipei ZooOutdoor Display Areas

Formosan Animal Area

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT

"Isle Formosa! (Beautiful island!)" are the words of the first Western explorer upon seeing the island of Taiwan. The Tropic of Cancer traverses the southern part of Taiwan. The whole island is within the subtropical zone and blessed with abundant rainfall. The high mountains and rough terrain further enhance the diversity of ecosystems and its fauna and flora.

Formosan Animal Area features animals indigenous to Taiwan, such as the Asiatic black bear, Chinese pangolin and otter, providing themes on wildlife conservation and environmental education.

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Children's Zoo

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:00:00 GMT

The main attractions in the Children's Zoo are the domestic animals (ducks, geese, goats, donkeys, mini horses, and pigs). These are probably most children's first knowledge and experience of animals.

In addition, the effects of exotic and invasive species on local ecosystem, and the concept of animal breeding are also on display in this area.

Tropical Rainforest Area

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 01:00:00 GMT

Tropical Rainforest Area takes the environment of the Amazon Basin in South America and Southeast Asian rainforests as the main axis of demonstration to present the biodiversity features and ecological complexity of tropical rainforest.

With simulations of tropical rainforest scenery in this area, it features diverse plants through high heat and high humidity. Visitors are led to the rainforest to understand the importance of rainforests and to make further support and participation in rainforest conservation.

African Animal Area

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 23:00:00 GMT

The African continent has the reputation for being a wild animal kingdom: unusual animal species are one reason, and quantity is the other reason. Taipei Zoo's African Animal Area covers 6 hectares, suitable for large animals and can be mixed-species exhibition.

The exhibit is simulates the East African savanna. During daytime, a pond with nearby shady trees and bushes nearby is a gathering place for the animals, providing shade and drinkable water. In the evening, herbivores can graze on the grasses. Lions rest under the shade and hide, waiting for their moment to pounce on unsuspecting prey.

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Australian Animal Area

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 02:00:00 GMT

Several species of ashes are planted here, and are home to the gray kangaroos, emus, and cassowaries.

Desert Animal Area

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 01:00:00 GMT

Dry with high fluctuations in temperature is everyone's impressions of deserts. The bare terrain and drought-resistant flora lives are home to the oryx, various antelopes, and the two species of camels.

Temperate Zone Animal Area

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 01:00:00 GMT

A great portion of the world's land is in the temperate region. The temperate region is also the area most populated area by humans. Human presence has threatened or caused the extinction of many temperate animals. Many of the species on display here, such as the lesser panda, lynx, bears and wild horses, are rare even in their original range of distribution.

Bird World

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:00:00 GMT

Birds are the most conspicuous animals around us. Over one hundred thirty species and 1,200 individuals are kept in the four hectares area. The aviary includes themes and attractions such as parrots, storks, pheasants, the great cage and water birds.

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Saving My Friends "The Mountain Hawk-Eagle"