The zoo's facilities are continuously being upgraded. The park is filled with lush greenery, including trees and grass areas that provide a natural setting for a picnic. If you don't take a lunch, there are plenty of places to buy food on-site. The zoo has a good selection of wildlife and the animals are treated well by the park's trained attendants. The breeding penguins and koala bears are popular among locals. There is also an adventure playground for children. Open daily 9 am-5 pm; last admission at 4 pm. Admission NT$60. 300 Hsinkuang Road, Section 2 (Taipei Zoo MRT), Taipei. Phone 2938-2300. http://english.taipei.gov.tw/zoo/index.jsp.
