Sika Deer Ecological Park
The Sika Deer Ecological Park (Chinese: 綠島梅花鹿生態園區; pinyin: Lǜ Dǎo Méihuālù Shēngtài Yuánqū) is a zoo housing sika deers in Green Island, Taitung County, Taiwan.
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| Date opened | 2007 |
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| Location | Lüdao, Taitung County, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 22°40′17.8″N 121°29′39.9″E |
History
The growing of deer population in the island started in the 1970s. During its peak, the deer population outnumbered the population of the local people. After 1986, local residents started to release the deer into the wild. A zoo to be the captive place for those deer was established in 2007.[1]
Architecture
The zoo features a captivity area, information center, paintball area, shops and viewing platform.[2]
References
- Mckimm, Owain (October 28, 2015). "Green Island - A Tropical Island of Myriad Scenic, Historic, and Outdoor Fun Attractions". Taiwan Scene. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- "Sika Deer Ecological Park". East Coast National Scenic Area. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
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