every animal is a student of life,
and every encounter is a gentle reminder.
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Sand Dune Tribe
To enter the Sand Dune Tribe, check the queue for timed entry first. Prairie dogs, cavies, and anteaters. Many residents are waiting for you here.
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Capybara Forest Bath
Don't rush. Watch the capybaras by the pool. Sitting with them in a daze
can be more healing than seeing more animals. -
Fluffy Pasture
The flock always wanders slowly. Stand a while and you'll feel like you've stumbled into a tiny farm.
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Fox Valley
Star resident red foxes never lack an audience, sometimes they feel more like the hosts than the visitors.
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Sloth Food House
Tired from walking? Slow down for lunch here. If a sloth happens to be awake, take an extra look.
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Forest Gift Shop
Before you leave, don't hurry home. Pick a small souvenir and take today's memories with you.
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Pony Farm
This spot has the most laughter. Kids love watching animals, and animals sometimes sneak peeks at the kids too.
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Skyfeather Birdwatching Deck
Stop and look up now and then, many sounds have been hiding in the sky all along.
Linnaeus's Two-Toed Sloth
and how they meet the world.
Watch them zone out long enough
and you'll slow down too.
Meerkat
standing tall,
more serious than many of us at work.
Southern Tamandua
never in a rush,
just sniffing the world slowly.
Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
digging, standing up, looking around,
endlessly adorable energy.
Red Fox
many visitors pause for a long look,
because those eyes
really do look like a cartoon character.
Capybara
Some people just sit nearby watching them,
and half the day quietly passes.
Valais Blacknose Sheep
standing among the flock in a daze,
you suddenly feel:
the world can be very simple.
that you usually only see on TV.
and discover animals' little secrets!!
for a different kind of adventure!!
hours may change. Please check it first.
Roads are manageable; leave early on holidays.
🚌 Public transport Bus from Zuoying Station;
some services include shuttle connections.
Check the official site for the latest schedule.
Watch animals' daily rhythms up close, kids often fall in love with nature without even noticing.
Bella picks
I didn't compare prices this time, what really draws people to each platform is its signature experiences.
Ticket prices and activities can change, check each platform for the latest info before you go!! ♡
When you leave Yessen,
you might not remember every animal's name.
But you might remember:
that capybara lost in thought,
that sloth who owned its slow pace,
and the version of you willing to slow down.
See you next time!!Let's go to the Animal School!!
every animal is a student of life,
and every encounter is a gentle reminder.
What animal do you want to meet today??
Walk slowly, look slowly. This isn't quite a typical zoo; it's more like a little forest where you live alongside animals.Open the Yessen guide →
check the queue for timed entry first
Prairie dogs, cavies, and anteaters.
Many residents are waiting for you here
Sitting with them in a daze
can be more healing than seeing more animals
Stand a while and you'll feel like you've stumbled into a tiny farm
sometimes they feel more like the hosts than the visitors
If a sloth happens to be awake, take an extra look
Pick a small souvenir and take today's memories with you
Kids love watching animals, animals sometimes sneak peeks at the kids
many sounds have been hiding in the sky all along
The animals' eyes are the forest's gentlest magic
Linnaeus's Two-Toed Sloth
Slow is their rhythm
and how they meet the world.
Watch them zone out long enough
and you'll slow down too
Meerkat
So small, yet they seem to guard the whole world,
standing tall,
more serious than many of us at work
Southern Tamandua
Always curious,
never in a rush,
just sniffing the world slowly
Red Fox
A crowd favorite in Fox Valley,
many visitors pause for a long look,
because those eyes
really do look like a cartoon character
Capybara
Yessen's famous slow-living icon,
some people just sit nearby watching them,
and half the day quietly passes
Valais Blacknose Sheep
Always seeming to smile,
standing among the flock in a daze,
you suddenly feel:
the world can be very simple
Black-tailed prairie dog
Busy all day,
digging, standing up, looking around,
endlessly adorable energy
Sloth Food House
Watching sloths in a daze, time slows down with you
Dream Stone Coffee
Tired from walking? Sit down and sip slowly
Forest Food Truck
Ice cream, hot dogs, and snacks to stroll through Yessen
Forest Hearth Pizza
The aroma of freshly baked flatbread always makes you stop
Sand Dune Tribe
Meet little residents you usually only see on TV
Skyfeather birdwatching deck
Follow guides and discover secrets hidden in the sky
Fox Valley Tribe
Yessen at night is a completely different world
Opening hours
10:00 - 17:00 (Last entry 16:00) Closed every Wednesday If a closed day falls on a Taiwan public holiday, hours may change. Please check it first.Address
No. 168, Ln. 39, Zhongzheng Rd., Neimen Dist., Kaohsiung City, TaiwanTickets
Full fare NT$399 Kaohsiung resident (registered in Kaohsiung) NT$299 Concession (ages 2–12 & 65+) NT$149 Free (under age 2)Route
🚗 By car About 1 hour from central Kaohsiung.Roads are manageable; leave early on holidays. 🚌 Public transport Bus from Zuoying Station;
some services include shuttle connections.
Check the official site for the latest schedule
See latest events →
Watch animals' daily rhythms up close, kids often fall in love with nature without even noticing
Bella Chan picks
I didn't compare prices this time, what really draws people to each platform is its signature experiences.
Ticket prices and activities can change, check each platform for the latest info before you go!! ♡
When you leave Yessen,
you might not remember every animal's name.
But you might remember:
that capybara lost in thought,
that sloth who owned its slow pace,
and the version of you willing to slow down.
Image source: Official website