Hsinchu City Zoo Introduction
Hsinchu City Zoo was established during the Japanese colonial period and is the oldest zoo in Taiwan. Currently, the zoo houses a wide variety of animals, with around 120 species and over 300 individual animals; among them, birds and primates are prominent, along with large animals such as hippopotamuses, ostriches, orangutans, Bengal tigers, and sun bears. In 2004, with improvements to the animal enclosures and thematic attractions, the zoo transformed into a new image and connected nearby attractions to form Hsinchu Park. The park area features many worthwhile attractions, including Lihpool and Jiouqu Bridge, Lakeside Pavilion, Wind City Vision Pavilion, the zoo, Hsinchu City Glass 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.
