Attractions

Xpark Aquarium in Taoyuan: Penguins, Jellyfish and Sea Lions

Xpark offers many close encounters with animals. It is relaxing, and a good outing for families. Children under 4 get in free (per the original article), so it is worth visiting a few times before they turn four.

Formosa Zone: a huge tank full of fish

The Formosa Zone has a very large tank with all kinds of sea life, including sharks and rays. It is spectacular.

Large aquarium tank in the Formosa Zone at Xpark Fish in the Xpark Formosa Zone Marine life at Xpark

Cold Zone: penguin encounters

The seals chase and roll over each other all the time, and their short, chubby bodies and flippers are adorable. The penguin area is beautiful, with king penguins and Magellanic penguins. The king penguins stand and rest so that visitors can take turns photographing them, which makes for a great close-up experience.

Penguins at Xpark Seals and penguins at Xpark

Jellyfish area

The jellyfish area is a great spot for photos. On a long weekend there was a big crowd and a long queue, but it was worth the wait because the pictures look beautiful. When we arrived around 7:30 p.m. only one or two groups were taking photos, and after we finished a staff member showed us a shortcut out of the hall.

Coral Zone

A 180-degree panoramic design lets you watch brightly coloured corals and the fish swimming among them, and it conveys the energy of the ocean.

Coral zone with a 180-degree view at Xpark Coral reef fish at Xpark Coral zone at Xpark Coral zone at Xpark

Warm Seas

The cradle of life, full of vitality.

Deep Sea

This area feels like another world: an unknown, dimly lit realm where you can discover mysterious deep-sea creatures.

Deep sea exhibit at Xpark Deep sea exhibit at Xpark

Rainforest

A tropical rainforest adventure through a land of abundance.

Shared viewing area

This is where visitors can sit and rest. On the day we visited we watched a South American sea lion show, and the sea lions were very cute. We arrived 20 minutes early and were lucky to get a front-row seat close to the sea lions. It is a good show for adults and children together, and you can buy food at the neighbouring restaurant to eat while you wait.

Sea lion show area at Xpark Sea lion show at Xpark Sea lion at Xpark

Xcafe by PRONTO

This is an unusual restaurant. From time to time penguins pass through a glass walkway in the middle of the dining room, swimming as if they were flying through the air, while you eat.

Xcafe by PRONTO restaurant at Xpark

Floor guide

The visitor route runs from the entrance on 2F, to 3F, and out through 1F.

Xpark 2F floor guide Xpark 3F floor guide Xpark 1F floor guide

About Xpark (from the official website)

Xpark stands for another world running parallel to Earth. Using cutting-edge technology, it takes you to every incredible corner of the planet to be inspired, healed and refreshed. It is a park about life, living things, survival, ecology and daily living.

Xpark urban aquarium Xpark urban aquarium

Tickets are available in advance online or at the venue. Each session has limited numbers and tickets can sell out, so follow the notices on site.

Images and the official description are from the Xpark website.