Department of Education, Taipei City Government

Taipei Zoo celebrated its 109th anniversary on October 28th, 2023, by inaugurating a new Aviary Zone dedicated to rare pheasants and exotic birds. Concurrently, the zoo shared its achievements from the past year, including the introduction of new animals and the outcomes of domestic and international conservation collaborations, through the '2023 International Wildlife Conservation Exchange Results' brochure.

Here, the newly redesigned Aviary Zone showcases the critically endangered Vietnam Pheasant, introduced from the Czech Republic, to the public for the first time. With its 7-meter high vertical design and habitat simulation, the area not only captivates visitors with its visual appeal but also provides a more spacious and natural living environment for the birds, enhancing their welfare and quality of life. In addition to the Edwards's Pheasant, this area is home to a variety of precious and rare bird species, including the city bird of Taipei - the Taiwan Blue Magpie, Nicobar Pigeon, Victoria Crowned Pigeon, Chinese Bamboo Partridge, Great Argus, Common Pheasant, Swinhoe's Pheasant, Great Curassow, Violet Turaco, Guinea Turaco, Mikado Pheasant, and Palawan Peacock-Pheasant. Through their stories, visitors gain a deeper appreciation for these beautiful and rare birds, as well as a better understanding of the efforts of zoos as off-site conservation organizations and their crucial role in local conservation efforts.

This exhibition area incorporates a significant number of trees sourced from the TCC Heping Cement Plant construction site. Through ESG collaboration between TCC International Holdings Limited and Taipei Zoo, suitable trees are selected and transported to the zoo for use in exhibition layout, thereby enhancing the enrichment of animal environments.