Hsinchu City Zoo Introduction
Hsinchu City Zoo was established during the Japanese colonial period and is the oldest zoo in Taiwan. The zoo currently hosts a diverse range of animals, with approximately 120 species and over 300 individual animals. It primarily features birds and primates, but also includes large animals such as hippopotamuses, ostriches, orangutans, Bengal tigers, and sun bears. In 2004, the zoo underwent improvements in its enclosures and thematic animal attractions, presenting a new image that connects nearby attractions into Hsinchu Park. The park area has several notable sites worth visiting, including Li Chi Pond and Jiouqiu Bridge, Lakeside Pavilion, Wind City Vision Hall, the zoo, Hsinchu City Glass Art Museum, New Swan Castle, weekend flower market, and Confucius Temple, making it one of the most leisurely and culturally-rich green spaces in Hsinchu city.
