Sika deer ecological park

The Sika Deer Ecological Park on Green Island is a wildlife sanctuary set across extensive natural grounds where visitors can see multiple animal species together. Native deer roam alongside peacocks, geese, and other birds in a semi-wild setting that lets animals move and graze freely.

These deer nearly disappeared from Taiwan during the colonial era, pushing conservationists to establish protected spaces where the species could recover. The park became part of a broader effort to restore the population in places like Green Island.

The name reflects the importance of these native deer to the island's identity and ecology. Visitors can watch the animals move freely across the grounds, experiencing how local communities value wildlife protection as part of their connection to the land.

The park is easy to navigate with well-marked pathways and open views of the enclosures and animals throughout. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear since the terrain is hilly and walking paths vary in difficulty.

Visitors can hand-feed the deer and other animals, creating a direct encounter rather than viewing them from a distance. This close interaction allows people to feel the animals' gentle nature firsthand during their visit.