Taipei Zoo

Taipei Zoo (木柵動物園) 

Considered as one of the best zoos in Asia, Taipei Zoo is a must visit for families traveling with children, or if you are an animal lover who wants to see Taiwan’s ingenious animals, this is the place to go. 

Being the largest and most varied zoo in Taiwan, Taipei Zoo is home to more than 377 different animals that are all situated in enclosures that mimics their natural habitats, you can find exhibitions of animals from Australia, Africa, tropical rainforest, the deserts, and the temperate zones, as well as an aviary hall, amphibian and reptile house, and a nocturnal animals display. 

Among these are the star of the show, where the Taiwanese public knows them by their first names, the panda family Tuan Tuan, Yuan Yuan and Yuan Zai, attracting more than 19,000 daily visitors on any given weekend and holiday.  

Transportation is also very convenient, the MRT Taipei Zoo Station is right outside of the zoo entrance, which also leads to the Maokong Gondola, with Maokong being a popular place to experience Taiwan tea culture with a beautiful night view of Taipei City. 

Adult Admissions: $60 NTD 

Child Admissions (6 years and under): $30 NTD  

Business hours: 9AM–5PM (4PM last entry)