Al Forest Academy Introduction
The Taoyuan City Hutar Mountain Scenic Area's key recreational facilities renovation and quality enhancement project will start on January 27, 2026. The construction will be carried out in phases and opened section by section. >> For more details, visit the link (https://www.scenic.tycg.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=9476&s=1605505). The "Hutar Mountain Scenic Area Service Facilities Renovation Project" will commence on November 5. The construction will be carried out in phases and opened section by section. >> For more details, visit the link (https://www.scenic.tycg.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=9476&s=1590254). A dedicated paradise for children - Owl Forest Academy, is located beside the Confucius Temple in Hutar Mountain Park. The area is rich in greenery and during winter, many owls are drawn to this natural habitat, hence "Owl" is a play on the English word for owl. In the park, three prominent treehouse clusters feature ceramic owl sculptures created by local artists. Kids can help find the 15 differently-sized owls hidden throughout the area! The Owl Forest Academy utilizes the characteristic of Ficus trees' aerial roots, avoiding tree roots during construction to allow the treehouses to coexist naturally with the trees, preserving the original ecosystem. To strengthen the treehouse structures, fiberglass was specially used to ensure safety for children while they play. The elevated squirrel walkway connects the "Tree Reading Classroom," "Gugu House," and "Green Ark," the three treehouses; the hexagonal "Tree Reading Classroom" serves as a pavilion for 360-degree observations of the tree canopy ecology, allowing children to explore nature from a different perspective, enhancing their experience. The "Gugu House" is shaped like a giant guardian owl of the forest, where kids can peek through the openings and, with luck, come face to face with rare birds! The "Green Ark" platform is designed in the shape of leaves, featuring a small owl house elevated in the center for birds to rest. In addition to the treehouses, the adjacent children's play area is equally fun! It features four slides and an extra-long red and yellow slide combined with various climbing facilities that will keep children entertained for hours! The park also periodically offers various environmental education courses, using picture books, hands-on activities, and painting to record the wonders of the mountain and forest ecology, allowing children to connect with and care for nature.
