Notice to visitors
The Giraffe House will be closed from 3 to 17 October while a new outdoor meadow is built. Our two adult giraffes and their young calf will move to the East Field during this time.
Visitors who bought a Giraffe Experience ticket for these dates may use it on any day before 31 December, or ask for a full refund at the main gate.
遊客公告
長頸鹿館將於十月三日至十七日關閉，期間將興建新的戶外草地。我們的兩隻成年長頸鹿與幼獸將在此期間移至東區。
已購買這些日期長頸鹿體驗券的遊客，可於十二月三十一日前任一天使用，或至大門辦理全額退費。
A street lined with trees can be four degrees cooler than a bare street nearby. The reason is not only shade. Water rises through the stem of each tree and escapes through the leaves, taking heat with it.
Choosing the right species matters. Trees that grow fast often have soft timber and break in typhoons. Slower-growing trees cost more to plant but last for decades.
City planners now also count the birds. A single mature tree may hold dozens of nests, and the insects it feeds keep gardens healthy. Cutting one down removes far more than wood.
一條種滿樹的街道，可能比附近光禿的街道低上四度。原因不只是遮蔭。水沿著每棵樹的樹幹上升，再從葉子散出，同時帶走熱量。
選對樹種很重要。生長快的樹通常木材鬆軟，颱風時容易折斷。生長較慢的樹種植成本較高，但可存活數十年。
都市規劃者現在也把鳥算進去。一棵成熟的樹可能容納數十個巢，而它所餵養的昆蟲也讓花園保持健康。砍掉一棵樹，失去的遠不只是木頭。
Dear Ms. Hsu,
I saw your notice about the Saturday bird-watching walk at Wetland Park, and I have two questions.
First, my son is nine. The notice says children are welcome, but the walk starts at 5:30 a.m. Is there a shorter route for younger walkers?
Second, we do not own binoculars. Can we borrow a pair, or should we buy our own before Saturday?
He has been drawing feathers from library books all month, so he is very excited. We will come whatever the weather.
Best wishes,
Anna Wu
徐女士您好：
我看到您關於週六濕地公園賞鳥健行的公告，有兩個問題。
第一，我兒子九歲。公告寫著歡迎兒童，但健行早上五點半開始。是否有給年幼參加者的較短路線？
第二，我們沒有望遠鏡。可以借一副嗎？還是應該在週六前自己買一副？
他整個月都在照著圖書館的書畫羽毛，所以非常興奮。無論天氣如何我們都會來。
祝好
吳安娜
Volunteers count the animals they can see during a two-hour morning walk.
| Group | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds | 58 | 61 | 72 |
| Insects | 34 | 30 | 29 |
| Fish | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Crabs and lobsters | 7 | 9 | 11 |
The 2024 survey was the first held after the new pond was finished.
志工在兩小時的晨間健行中計算所見的動物。
| 類別 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 鳥類 | 58 | 61 | 72 |
| 昆蟲 | 34 | 30 | 29 |
| 魚類 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| 螃蟹與龍蝦 | 7 | 9 | 11 |
2024 年的調查是新池塘完工後的第一次。