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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.

Wanpi World Safari
頑皮世界野生動物園

Date opened	1994
Location	Syuejia, Tainan, Taiwan
Coordinates	23°16′44″N 120°12′34″E
Land area	20 hectares
Public transit access	Xinying Station
Website	Official website (in Chinese)

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

External links

• Official website (in Chinese)

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