Meet the Peacocks in Shou Shan Zoo, Kaohsiung Taiwan

Welcome to Shou Shan Zoo （壽山動物園）in Gushan district, Kaohsiung City. The biggest zoo in Southern Taiwan, its titular name comes from its location at the foot of the Shou mountain. 

Shou Shan Zoo boasts a variety of animals in safe and expansive spaces. From local breeds to animals from different parts of the world, there's a lot to be seen. 

The zoo has been renovated with improved ventilation and an elevated walkway that connects the enclosures. 

The zoo has different sections: Aquatic Animals, Parrots Paradise, Tigers (Bengal and White), and Friendly Animal Area including the Hut of Capybara. There is also the Formosan Animal Area where the Formosan Black Bear can be found, the open-area Bird Enclosure and the Sika Deers Enclosure. 

Keep an eye out for the beautiful Falabella Miniature Horses with their long and silky mane and the large Taiwanese Yellow Cattle. There's also a big hutch dedicated to the capybaras!

For me, the chief attraction was the open-air bird enclosure. It’s a large garden where birds roam freely and peacocks strut about in proximity. It had seemed like it was the mating season for the peacocks and peahens hence we were able to catch most of them with their beautiful feathers out on display.

Watch the above video for a peacock's twirl. Remember to turn on the volume for the following video and listen to the peacock's calls: 

Video provided by: Joslyn (@_jtrm)

Do take note that there are wild monkeys roaming about, so keep your belongings safe! 

Directions:

Take Kaohsiung City Bus No. 56 from Yanchengpu MRT Station to Wanshoushan Bridge stop.

Each adult ticket costs NTD40 while the tram ride costs NTD50.

Last but not least, remember to take a photograph against the iconic Shou Shan Zoo mural before you leave the park! Have lots of fun and stay safe!

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