Kaohsiung City Shou Shan Zoo (高雄市壽山動物園)
We visited the zoo on Taiwan's National Day (10.10). We didn't know beforehand, but it turned out that the zoo was free of charge on that day, which attracted a large crowd of people. The biggest problem was the full parking lot, with people waiting in long lines just to find a parking spot. The zoo isn't very big, but it's still enjoyable to visit. It's quite common to see wild monkeys roaming around the zoo. Upon entering, our temperatures were checked, and everyone was required to wear a mask, although many people took them off shortly after entering the zoo.
Shou Shan Zoo in Kaohsiung was originally established in 1978 in Xiziwan at the western foot of Shoushan as the Xiziwan Zoo. It was later relocated to the southeastern foot of Shoushan in 1986 and renamed Shoushan Zoo. The zoo is under the management of the Scenic Area Administration of Kaohsiung City.
In 2007, several incidents shed light on various issues that had accumulated at the zoo over the years. Reports emerged of zoo staff being unfamiliar with the species and genders of the animals, and there were even incidents of veterinarians losing limbs to a crocodile. Further investigation revealed the zoo's lack of funding and manpower. In 2009, a significant renovation project costing NT$150 million was undertaken. The renovations aimed to create a more natural environment, with the addition of lighting facilities for children's ranches and certain animal display areas, as well as improved lighting along the visitor trails and in the Animal Care Park.
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