Brilliant zoo! It's great to see a zoo that places as much focus on the conservation of plants as it does on the conservation of animals. Entry is NTD100 and you can pay with your easy card. The shuttle bus is NTD5.

Timing: I went on Tuesday at 9.30am and it was really quiet, save for a few school groups that I hardly ran into. Another reviewer recommended getting the shuttle bus up to the top and then working your way down. I did this and would highly recommend it. Mostly because it means you're walking downhill for the majority of your visit, which is much easier. In terms of timings, I spent about 2 hours 30 mins walking at a steady pace through all the areas before arriving at the panda house. Then I stopped for a half-hour lunch there before making my way through the remaining areas which took another 45 mins. If you're a slower walker or you prefer to take lots of breaks, then I'd recommend you allocate at least 4 hours to the zoo, if not more! Judging by what it says on the map, many areas are closed on some Mondays, so while it's definitely better to visit on a weekday, I'd suggest avoiding Mondays.

Accessibility and Amenities: The whole park felt very wheelchair accessible, though there were some exhibits where the animals are much lower than you are, which would make it tricky to see if you are in a wheelchair. There are clean toilets and vending machines throughout the zoo, so you can easily stay hydrated. As well as the restaurant at the panda house and the McDonald's at the entrance, there are also several food stalls further up the zoo, but they're outside and not air-conditioned. There are many naturally shaded areas along the path, but if still highly recommend wearing sun cream and mosquito repellent (I didn't see loads of mosquitos while I was there, but I still somehow got 5/6 bites!).

Exhibits: there were so many animals and exhibits in every area. Many animals have an indoor space attached to their enclosure which they can move in and out of freely, so a few animals weren't visible when I went. Additionally, some areas were undergoing maintenance when I was there (including the capybara enclosure sadly!) so I missed seeing some of the animals. Despite all that though, there was still loads to see and I wasn't left wanting. My highlights were the pangolin dome (so-called because it's shaped like a pangolin) where they simulated a rainforest habitat and had loads of animals cohabiting side by side, and also the reptile house, where there were some incredible (and sometimes hard to spot) creatures. Note: if you're uncomfortable around insects, I'd recommend avoiding the insectarium, as there's an area you walk through where the insects are flying freely around you, which can be quite overwhelming.