Hsinchu Zoo

The Hsinchu Zoo (Chinese: 新竹市立動物園; pinyin: Xīnzhú Shìlì Dòngwùyuán) is a zoo in East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan.[1]

Hsinchu Zoo
新竹市立動物園
Date opening1936
LocationEast, Hsinchu City, Taiwan
Coordinates24°48′03.8″N 120°58′46.1″E
Land area5.4 hectares
Websitewww.zoo.e-tobe.com

History

Established in 1936, the zoo is the oldest zoo in Taiwan.[2] The zoo went under reconstruction and was reopened in December 2019.[3]

Architecture

Exhibitions

The zoo currently exhibits more than 300 animals from 100 different species, which includes 70 animals from 23 protected species.[10]

Transportation

The zoo is accessible within walking distance east of Hsinchu Station of Taiwan Railways Administration.

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