Shoushan Zoo

Welcome to Shoushan Zoo, nestled in the lush, tropical hills of Kaohsiung. As you arrive at the entrance plaza, the heavy, humid air of southern Taiwan wraps around you, carrying the complex, earthy scents of dense vegetation and…

Our first major stop is the meerkat enclosure, and it is usually one of the most active and entertaining spaces in the zoo. The environment here is designed to mimic the arid, sandy expanses of southern Africa. …

We arrive at the habitat of the Formosan Black Bear, a subspecies endemic to Taiwan and a powerful symbol of the island's wilderness. The enclosure here is heavily forested, filled with large climbing structures, pools of water,…

We now approach the White Rhinoceros enclosure, which, as our sources indicate, is quite large and incorporates expansive animal corridors. The sheer scale of the habitat is necessary for these massive, grazing herbivores, but it…

We transition now into an area of the zoo that generates what our sources aptly describe as 'cuteness overload.' This is the mixed herbivore habitat, home to species renowned for their docile nature and unique appearances. The…

The atmosphere abruptly changes as we approach the big cat enclosures. The relaxed, sleepy energy of the herbivores vanishes, replaced by a tense, primal awareness. …

We conclude our specific animal observations at the bird enclosure area. The environment here is vibrant, colorful, and decidedly less intense than the predator exhibits. …

As our tour of Shoushan Zoo comes to a close, we stand near the exit, preparing to leave this artificial jungle and return to the urban sprawl of Kaohsiung below. Take a final breath of the humid, earth scented air. …