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Taipei Zoo, A Rainy Day of Leisure

Today, I visited the Taipei Zoo. The gentle raindrops falling from the sky seemed to wash away the noise of the city, and the air felt refreshingly cool. The zoo, normally bustling with people, was transformed into a quiet space where people could leisurely stroll under umbrellas.

As soon as I passed through the entrance, the sour scent of earth and rain-soaked grass tickled my nose through the green trees. I folded my umbrella and walked for a while in the rain, and the animals seemed to be moving more actively. The cute expressions of the pandas, usually hard to see in the sunlight, and the tiny birds' fluttering wings became even more vivid thanks to the rain.

As I entered the panda enclosure, a panda slowly grazing, shaking off its rain-soaked fur, looked at me. There was a strangely peaceful solace in its gaze, making me forget about the hectic pace of daily life for a moment. In the Rainforest Pavilion, the sound of rain falling on the pond sounds like soft music, and colorful birds flutter their wings and move briskly in the water.

As I walked, I even saw fish jumping into small puddles created by the rain. I realized that the zoo isn't just a place to see animals; it's a place to fully experience the small moments nature offers.

On the way back, the lush forest visible through the umbrella, the humid air, and the animals' relaxed demeanor lingered in my memory. On a rainy day, Taipei Zoo became a more relaxed, more intimate, and slightly mysterious destination than usual.

Post by 여행뒤엔출근 | Sep 20, 2025