Wanpi World Safari Zoo

Wanpi World Zoo 頑皮世界野生動物園
23°16′44″N 120°12′34″E
Date opened	1994
Location	Syuejia, Tainan, Taiwan
Land area	20 hectares
Public transit access	Xinying Station
Website	Official website (in Chinese)

The Wanpi World Safari Zoo (traditional Chinese: 頑皮世界野生動物園; simplified Chinese: 顽皮世界野生动物园; pinyin: Wánpí Shìjiè Yěshēng Dòngwùyuán) is a zoo in Sanqing Village, Syuejia District, Tainan, Taiwan.

History

The zoo was established in 1994 for tourism, research, conservation, entertainment and education.[1]

Attractions

There are over 300 animals kept at the zoo, in which it has the largest amphibious reptile collections in the world with more than 200 species. It also features some endangered animals. The zoo includes the following features:[1]

• Animal show
• Camel riding area
• Komodo dragon area

Careness

In 2021, it has been reported that 4 giraffes died in the last decade. Animal rights group advocates stopping animal import until the environment is well considered.[2]

Transportation

The zoo is accessible by taxi from Xinying Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

References

1. "Wanpi World Safari Zoo". Taiwan the Heart of Asia. 8 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
2. "頑皮世界將引進18隻長頸鹿 挨轟飼養條件差10年死4隻 | 聯合新聞網：最懂你的新聞網站". 21 June 2021.

External links

• Official Website