It was a good idea that we checked the weather first in Taipei before flying out of the country. As forecasted on our day 2 in the city, there will be scattered rainfall in different parts of Taiwan. Good thing I brought an umbrella with me. Unfortunately, the small-sized umbrella I got wouldn’t be able to cover two heads.
But we found a solution to our problem on the succeeding events.
In hopes to be able to cross out a lot in our itinerary (and to finish early to church), we started the day early. Topping our activity is to do the Maokong Gondola Taipei ride.
After having our buffet breakfast at Hyatt, we walk our way to the nearest MRT station which is actually just a few blocks away from the hotel. (Read: Review – Hyatt Hotel Taipei)
We are on our way to Taipei Zoo.
How to go to Taipei Zoo
Travel by MRT:
- MRT Wenshan-Neihu Line: Get off at Taipei Zoo Station.
(for MRT route information, visit Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation) - MRT Nangang/Banqiao/Tucheng Line: Get off at Taipei City Hall Station, and then take bus route G1, BR18 or BR21 to Taipei Zoo.
Travel by Bus:
- Get off at Taipei Zoo Stop by: 236, 237, 282, 294, 295, 611, 676, 679, 793, 933, S12, BR3, BR6, BR11, BR15, BR18, BR21, G1, 1501, 1503 or 1558. (for bus route information, visit Taipei Bus Information and Transit System)
Ticket prices at Taipei Zoo cost NT$60 for adults and NT$30 for students. Preschool and handicapped can avail the free admission. It was nice to know that you can also use your MRT card on your entry to the zoo. When we arrived, there were a lot of buses parked in front. I guess a field trip coincides our zoo schedule. The rain was non-stop, good thing it was still tolerable. Kids were all wearing a yellow coat while parents assist them inside.
I do not know if there is a rule but I just notice that most of the people only wear yellow raincoat, which is kind of nice when you look at the crowd. It wasn’t such an eyesore I can say.
Even with the pouring rain we still decided to roam around the zoo. I am not expecting to see that much for I know that most of the animals would be hiding or covering on a shelter. It was a long walk before we stop to check out the animals. A portion of the zoo was under construction, and a bulk of people were also present in the zoo – making it a bit difficult to do sight seeing.
It was nice that people here have discipline on walking in the right direction. What I mean is, they don’t go to the other line separated by a bunker just to overtake people.
We just did a quick look at the zoo, and after checking a few animals, went back to move to the next location.
A stone-throw away from the Zoo entrance, you will find the Maokong Gondola Taipei Zoo Station.
