Shoushan Zoo's Summer Fun Fiesta! Free admission for children, extended opening hours, a special insect exhibition, and new animal stars.
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This summer, Shoushan Zoo has prepared a series of exciting activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy! From July 1st to August 31st, children under 12 from all over the country can enjoy free admission. On weekends and holidays, the zoo's opening hours will be extended to 6:30 PM (last ticket sold at 5:30 PM). A giant inflatable meerkat art installation has been set up in the park to create wonderful memories with our visitors. Additionally, in collaboration with the Taiwan Insect Museum, Shoushan Zoo presents the "Jungle Adventure of Insects" special exhibition. This event features a series of in-depth lectures, guiding everyone to explore the mysteries of the insect world. Most excitingly, new members from Leofoo Village Safari Park, including the American Bison, Bengal Tiger, and African Lion, will officially meet the public starting in July. Don't miss the "Animal Story" sharing sessions, which offer a great opportunity for visitors to gain a deeper, up-close understanding of our animal friends!
Director-General of the Tourism Bureau, Kao Min-lin, stated that to provide a more diverse exhibition of species, Shoushan Zoo is collaborating with the Taiwan Insect Museum this summer to launch the "Jungle Adventure of Insects" special exhibition. A variety of insects from the museum's collection will be moved to the zoo's Interpretive Education Center. Furthermore, every Saturday and Sunday in July and August, the zoo will host several exciting lectures by staff from the Taiwan Insect Museum. The topics include "Beetle Kings – An Introduction to the World's Rhinoceros Beetles," "Armored Warriors – An Introduction to the World's Stag Beetles," "Insect Hide-and-Seek – Insect Mimicry and Camouflage," and "I'm Not an Insect – Getting to Know Arthropods." This allows parents and children to gain a wealth of insect knowledge while visiting the exhibition.
To welcome the summer vacation, Shoushan Zoo's Water Plaza will feature a "Summer Vacation Limited" giant inflatable meerkat art installation. The zoo's welcoming ambassador, the meerkat, is now larger than life and cuter than ever, making it the perfect spot for family photos and check-ins. Don't miss out! The new animal friends who recently arrived from Leofoo Village Safari Park, including "A-Mei" the American Bison, "A-Sheng" and "Er-Niu" the Bengal Tigers, and "Bulei" the African Lion, are scheduled to make their official debut in their enclosures starting in July. To help visitors get to know these new family members better, special zookeeper talks will be held. On July 27th at 10:00 AM next to the Bengal Tiger enclosure, and on August 10th at 10:00 AM next to the African Lion enclosure, the keepers who care for the tigers and lions will personally share secrets and stories from the animals' daily lives. Additionally, on August 9th and 10th, a series of exciting stage performances will take place at the Shoushan Zoo Water Plaza. The event will feature a variety of shows by street performers and appearances by beloved hosts from children's TV channels, who will sing and play with the audience, bringing the summer atmosphere to its peak.
Shoushan Zoo reminds visitors that parking at the zoo is limited. It is recommended to park your vehicle near MRT Yanchengpu Station and take bus number 56 directly to the zoo. Additionally, an "Animal Adopters' Homecoming" event will be held on July 18th. The zoo also warmly invites anyone who wishes to contribute to the well-being of the animals to join the animal adoption program. Please like and follow the Shoushan Zoo Facebook and Instagram fan pages to get real-time updates on the animals' daily lives! For more details, please visit the "Shoushan Zoo" Facebook fan page.
