Kaohsiung City Shou Shan Zoo

Kaohsiung City Shou Shan Zoo, officially known as Shoushan Zoo, is a publicly operated wildlife park situated in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The zoo features a diverse collection of animals organized across multiple habitat zones, including primates such as orangutans and gibbons, African megafauna like lions and elephants, Bengal tigers, hippos, and an array of Taiwanese native species including Formosan black bears and muntjacs. A popular children's petting area and friendly animal zone feature capybaras and alpacas for close-up interactions. The zoo also offers animal adoption programs and guided tours for groups, supporting conservation education alongside visitor enjoyment. Set near the scenic Gushan area and the wooded slopes of Shoushan Nature Park, the zoo provides an accessible and enriching wildlife experience in southern Taiwan's vibrant port city.