Taipei Zoo

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The Taipei Zoo (Chinese: 臺北市立動物園), sometimes referred to as the "Muzha Zoo" (木柵動物園), is a public institution affiliated to Taipei City in Taiwan. It is the most famous and a leading zoological garden in Taiwan in terms of the efforts on recreation, conservation, research and education.

Taipei zoo was founded in 1914, when Taiwan was under Japanese sovereignty, in Yuanshan on the northern suburb of Taipei City. It was originally a private zoological garden owned by a Japanese citizen, Mr. Oe. The Japanese government in Taiwan bought the property the following year and opened it as a public park. After World War II, the Republic of China came to Taiwan and the ownership of the park was passed to the Taipei city government of ROC. Due to a need for expansion and for better raising conditions for the animals, the zoo was moved to its current site in Muzha on the southeastern suburb of Taipei City in 1986. It is, therefore, sometimes referred to as the "Muzha Zoo" (木柵動物園) because of its location and to be distinguished from the former "Yuan-shan Zoo". The current site encloses 165 hectares, including 90 hectares open to the public.

The current director of the zoo is Chen Pao-Chung.

1 Display Areas
- 1.1 Outdoor
- 1.2 Indoor
2 Transportation
3 External links

[edit] Display Areas

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[edit] Outdoor

Formosan Animal Area: This area features the animals found in Taiwan, such as the flying fox, Asiatic black bear, Chinese pangolin, and otter.
Children's Zoo: The main attractions in this area are the domestic animals such as ducks, goats, sheep, pigs, and rabbits which are probably most children's first knowledge and experience of animals. Besides, the concept of animal breeding is also on display in this area.
Asian Tropical Rainforests Area
Desert Animal Area: As its name, this area has some drought-resistant plants and animals such as camels.
Australian Animal Area
African Animal Area: The exhibit simulates the savanna of East Africa
Temperate Zone Animal Area: One of the most populated area by humans.
Bird World: Over one hundred thirty species and 1,200 individuals are kept in this area.

[edit] Indoor

The Insectarium is indoor and outdoor with a large butterfly room. Open all seasons.
Amphibian and Reptile House
Penguin House: Two species of penguins (the King Penguin and African Penguin) are currently in the house.
Koala House: One of the most popular attractions in Taipei Zoo.
Nocturnal Animal House
The Education Center has a Dinosaur Room that is always popular.

[edit] Transportation

Bus Service: 236, 237, 282, 294, 295, 611, B3, B6, B11, B15, G1, S12
MRT: Muzha Line (TRTS) Taipei Zoo station
Cable cars: Connect the zoo with Maokong and Zhinan Temple (scheduled opening 30 June 2007)
Self-drive:
- Taipei → Hsinhai Rd. → Second Northern Highway → Wanfang Interchange → turn left into Mucha Rd. → turn right onto Wanfu Bridge → turn right onto Hsinguang Rd.
- Taipei → Hoping E. Rd. → Chuangchin Tunnel → Chunkung Rd. → turn left into Mucha Rd. → turn right onto Wanfu Bridge → turn right onto Hsinguang Rd.
- Chungshan Highway → Chienkuo Elevated Highway → turn right onto Hsinhai Rd. → Second Northern Highway → Wanfang Interchange → turn left into Mucha Rd. → turn right onto Wanfu Bridge → turn right onto Hsinguang Rd.