Taipei Zoo to be closed for 10 days from June 18

Taipei, June 6 (CNA) Taipei Zoo, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, will be closed from June 18-27 for annual maintenance.

In a statement released Friday, the zoo said the work will include updates and repairs to indoor and outdoor animal enclosures, tree trimming, and building cleaning.

Upgrades will also be made to the anti-slip flooring in the king penguin exhibit, the red-crowned cranes' habitat will be redesigned, and perches for siamangs, macaws and toucans in the Tropical Rainforest Area will be renovated, the zoo said.

The zoo added that it will also clean building exteriors, repair signage and rest areas, resurface roads, maintain boardwalks, trim trees ahead of typhoon season and clear drainage systems.

Since 2019, Taipei Zoo has closed for 10 days each June to carry out comprehensive maintenance, aiming to speed up repairs and reduce disruptions to the animals before the summer break.

The zoo will also hold staff training to enhance animal care, service quality and the visitor experience, it said.

Taipei Zoo remains one of the city's top tourist attractions, drawing over 3 million visitors in 2023 and 2.6 million in 2024, according to government data.