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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announces the Taipei-Shanghai Twin-City Forum, emphasizing communication with China. He criticizes the central government on espionage issues.

Kaohsiung’s 2025 Spring Island Beach Festival kicks off April 3, featuring DJs from the U.S., Canada, and Japan. Enjoy music, cultural events, and family fun.

Taipei Zoo successfully relocated its Malayan gharial, Kulong, to a new habitat in the Tropical Rainforest Area. Visitors can now observe this rare species in a spacious pool, enhancing their zoo experience.

Taipei Zoo mourns the loss of Thabo, a pygmy hippo, who died from an infection and weather changes. An autopsy revealed malnutrition and circulatory issues.

Shoushan Zoo in Kaohsiung celebrated the birthdays of black bears Bobby and Hei Pi with music and festivities. The event highlighted wildlife conservation efforts.

Taipei Zoo reports the death of White Eyes, a female great hornbill, from severe inflammation. The zoo will monitor her partner, Red Eyes, highlighting conservation challenges.

Taipei Zoo plans to exchange African penguins for red pandas with Shanghai Zoo, enhancing genetic diversity and fostering wildlife conservation. The MOU also covers professional development and healthcare collaboration.

Discover the latest on the Taipei-Shanghai Twin-City Forum, set for Dec. 17. Learn about the red panda breeding program and smart governance initiatives. Taipei and Shanghai aim to collaborate on sustainability and cultural preservation. Deputy Mayor Hua Yuan leads Shanghai’s delegation amid recent tensions.

The Taipei-Shanghai Twin-City Forum on Dec. 17 may be canceled due to Chinese military drills, affecting panda diplomacy between Taipei Zoo and Shanghai Zoological Park.

Taipei Zoo enhances animal care amid cold air mass, adjusting diets and using heaters and heat lamps. Primates huddle for warmth; reptiles get extra heat.

Taipei Zoo welcomes Thabo, a male pygmy hippo from Singapore, to boost genetic diversity. Thabo will undergo quarantine before joining the zoo’s conservation efforts.

Taipei Zoo closed Nov. 1 after Typhoon Kong-rey caused damage. The city reported 3,370 disaster cases, including fallen trees and building damage. Public transport resumed.

Secretary-General Luo Wen-jia of the Straits Exchange Foundation visited Daqiu Island, proposing to send Formosan sika deer to Fuzhou Zoo as a peace symbol amid tensions with China.

Discover the story of Taipei Zoo’s last American bison, Jiaowa, and the challenges of caring for aging animals. Learn about the zoo’s recent losses and the impact on its team.

Discover the story of a visitor feeding hippos potato chips at Hsinchu Zoo, sparking outrage and leading to police involvement. Learn how the zoo is responding to promote animal safety.

Discover the story of Guo Bao and Run Hou Tang, two Chinese pangolins from Taipei Zoo, who welcomed their second baby at Prague Zoo, marking a milestone in Europe’s captive breeding efforts.

Discover the story of Yu Yeh, the 26-year-old dromedary camel at Taipei Zoo, who passed away after battling health issues. Learn about the zoo’s care for aging animals.

The Taipei Zoo celebrated Yuan Bao the panda’s fourth birthday with a unique cake and shared knowledge about her care, diet adjustments during pseudo-pregnancy, and future prospects.

Discover the tragic story of Hideo, the Malayan tapir from Zoorasia Zoo, who died from heat stress during transport to Taipei Zoo, sparking a review of animal exchange protocols.

Stay informed about the latest developments in Taiwan as electricity prices, lunch box prices, Taipei Zoo admission tickets, and license taxes are set to increase starting April 1. Make sure to plan ahead for these changes to your monthly expenses.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced that ticket prices for Taipei Zoo will increase from April 1. The current standard entrance price is NT$60, with discounted tickets at NT$30. However, starting April 1, non-Taipei residents will pay NT$100 per ticket, while student discounts will be raised to NT$50 regardless of residency. Children under 12 and elderly Taipei residents will still have free admission. Group tickets for organizations purchasing for more than 30 people will have a preferential price of NT$70 per person. The increased prices will contribute to improved animal welfare initiatives, and Taipei Zoo expects the price adjustment to increase the city’s revenue by about NT$41 million. The zoo recently underwent an evaluation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, with funds raised from the revised ticketing primarily going towards enhancing animal welfare and strengthening international relations and exchanges.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an plans to take his family on a ride on the newly renovated Maokong Gondola during the Lunar New Year holidays to visit the zoo. The gondola cabins have been redesigned in collaboration with ＂Animal Rescue Team Taiwan＂ and the popular ＂Maji Meow＂ (cat) to promote animal conservation, rescue efforts, and life education. From Feb. 3 to Feb. 14, customers who purchase three one-day passes will receive a limited edition New Year magnet set. Each one-day pass purchase also includes a single limited edition magnet. The cabins feature images of the gondola’s mascots, including the ＂Landlord＂ (a sloth), the Maji Cat, EMMA, and a calf. QR codes inside the cabins provide access to real conservation stories, promoting respect for all life and equality among creatures. Visitors to the Camphor Tree Trail during the New Year period can enjoy blooming lupines, the ＂Maokong Light Halo＂ at night, and sporadic God of Wealth blessings at various gondola stations. Limited quantities of sweets and cookies will be given away at the gondola stations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 10 to Feb. 12.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announces pay rise for Taipei Zoo conservation workers, with bonuses ranging from NT＄3,000 to NT＄5,000 based on animal risk levels. Chiang emphasizes the challenging conditions of the job and the need for intelligence and physical labor. The bonuses for high-risk duties have not been adjusted in over 30 years, potentially causing a brain drain. Chiang has been actively working to increase zookeeper wages and improve their conditions. He calls for attention to zookeeper welfare and animal protection issues and reveals plans for the Taipei Zoo’s 110th anniversary in 2024. This pay increase further showcases Taipei as a city that values its workers’ contributions to biodiversity.

Chiang Wan-an vows to enhance communication with the council after his budget proposals, including the ＂Taipei International Music Festival＂ and free 30-minute YouBike rides, were rejected. He hopes council members will understand the purpose of the budget plans and is open to making adjustments based on their views. Chiang remains committed to better communication, particularly regarding the music festival and YouBike service. He appreciates the recommendations made by councilors during the budget review process and assures that the city government will be open-minded and make appropriate adjustments.

Kaohsiung’s Shoushan Zoo caretakers went to great lengths to keep their animals warm during a recent cold front. Social media users were especially charmed by an orangutan named ＂Mimi＂ who was photographed wrapping herself in a blanket. With temperatures dropping to 11 degrees Celsius, the zoo staff installed heat lamps and provided high-caloric foods for the animals. Shoushan Zoo director Chuang Hsuan-chih explained that orangutans are highly intelligent and even imitate human actions, such as covering themselves with blankets and mimicking cleaning movements. The zoo also took measures to ensure the comfort of other animals, including reptiles, birds, and sloths, by installing heat lamps and providing high-caloric meals to help them store fat and survive the cold winter months.