Escape from the busy streets and tall skyscrapers of the city of Taipei to meet and interact with some of the most fascinating animals from all over the world. The Taipei Zoo was established in 1914 as a conservation park to protect endangered animals and to promote awareness of animal welfare. Walk down the shady avenues past spacious free-range enclosures to understand why the zoo holds a special place in the hearts of locals who think of many of the animals as dear friends.
Begin your visit outside at the Formosan Animal Area, where you can see Asiatic black bears and Chinese pangolins. Experience the humid air and the sights and smells of macaques and big cats in the Asian Tropical Rainforest. See camel and oryx in the Desert Animal Area and watch African animals gather by the waterhole during the heat of the day.
Visit the Panda House to see the irresistible black-and-white giants, known in China as the “ambassadors of peace”. Watch the cuddly koala in the Koala House, and see snakes, lizards and frogs in the Amphibian and Reptile House. The zoo also has an Insectarium, filled with fabulous beetles, bugs and butterflies, and Bird World, which has over 1,200 birds from 130 species.
Take the kids to visit the Children’s Zoo where they can get close to goats, llamas, horses, pigs and rabbits. They’ll also love the education centre where they can learn about natural history, ecology and conservation. Don’t miss the Dinosaur Museum, which has life-size reproductions of some of prehistory’s most fearsome predators.
Taipei Zoo is easily accessible via public bus, MRT train or the Maokong Gondola. Parking is available for a fee. The zoo is open seven days; however, the various animal enclosures are closed for maintenance on successive Mondays. Entry to the zoo is free for children under six years old.
Situated in the historical district, this hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Taipei Zoo and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Maokong Gondola. National Chengchi University is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.
Situated in the suburbs, this hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Taipei Zoo and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Maokong Gondola. National Chengchi University is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.
Situated in Taipei, this guesthouse is close to Elephant Mountain, Taipei 101 and Taipei World Trade Center. Also nearby are Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall and Maokong Gondola.
Situated in New Taipei City, this motel is close to National Chengchi University, Maokong Gondola and Taipei Zoo. Local attractions also include Treasure Hill and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology.
Situated in Taipei, this guesthouse is close to Tong Hua Night Market, Taipei 101 and Taipei World Trade Center. Also nearby are Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall and Taipei International Convention Center.
Situated in Taipei, this guesthouse is close to National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Treasure Hill and Gongguan Night Market. Also nearby are Museum of Drinking Water and National Taiwan University.
Located in the heart of Taipei, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Jianguo Flower and Jade Market and Daan Forest Park. Breeze Center and Cathay General Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Located in the heart of Taipei, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei 101 and Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall. Taipei International Convention Center and Bellavita are also within 15 minutes.