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Sujia Manor is located in Taoyuan Daxi next to Cihu. It is a popular compound leisure manor loved by parent-child families and animal enthusiasts. It not only boasts rich natural scenery but also introduces a variety of gentle and cute animals, allowing visitors to observe and interact with them up close in a spacious and comfortable environment. Unlike traditional large zoos, Sujia Manor stands out for its refined scale, high interactivity, and diverse animal species. It features popular animals like raccoon dogs, chinchillas, and capybaras, and even kangaroos! No wonder it has become a top choice for weekend getaways in the Taoyuan area.
Full ticket is NT$200, senior ticket is NT$100, parking fee is NT$100. Overall, it is quite reasonable. A NT$50 discount voucher is also provided, which can be used toward purchases inside the park.
Sujia Manor has a dedicated spacious parking lot, making it very convenient for visitors driving themselves. Simply set the navigation to “Sujia Manor” to arrive.
Upon entering Sujia Manor, the first thing that catches the eye is the European-style building, which usually houses the restaurant and indoor exhibition areas. The nearest restroom is also here. It is recommended to take children to the restroom first, as restrooms in the park are spaced quite far apart. Following the signs will gradually lead you into the green animal area.
The restaurant offers pasta, baked rice, light meals, fried items, coffee, and beverages, with prices ranging from NT$80 to NT$590. Remember that your admission ticket can be used to offset dining expenses!
Near the restaurant is an outdoor area with children's play facilities where little ones can have fun and burn off some energy.
It clearly marks the locations of each animal area, restaurant, restrooms, and entrances/exits to help visitors plan their route. The park guide map is your best companion, clearly indicating different zones such as the Cute Animal Area, Natural Ecology Area, and Water Play Area. The park is quite large.
The origin of Sujia Manor is a story full of passion and dreams. It is said that the owner is someone who loves nature and small animals, and the manor was originally used for private collection and leisure. Over time, the owner wanted to share this beauty with more people, especially children growing up in urban jungles, giving them the chance to connect with real animals and nature. Thus, the private manor was gradually transformed into the current ecological education park. Sujia Manor also has industry-academia cooperation with National Chiayi University, demonstrating its professionalism and dedication to animal care and education.
A winding path in Sujia Manor is lined with lush green trees, making it quite cool. In the distance, a European-style building catches our attention.
The park provides comfortable spaces for visitors to rest and cool off under the shade, allowing you to enjoy the scenery while taking a break. This is a big plus for parent-child families.
The park features a cute purple bus converted into a “Totoro Bus” shape, decorated with chinchilla patterns. Inside, there are actually many chinchillas! Since chinchillas are sensitive to heat, the bus is nicely air-conditioned. Visiting on a hot summer day with the cool air is truly comfortable.
A gray chinchilla is resting on a platform inside a transparent box. Its fluffy body is very adorable.
These small and cute chinchillas, also known as velvet rats,
are loved for their fluffy soft fur and round, chubby bodies. Some run around inside the box while others lazily bask in the sun. Each one is full of charm, making you want to look a little longer.
Sujia Manor also has the popular star capybaras. We were extremely lucky—during our visit, we happened to see a baby capybara that was just two days old. It was tiny and incredibly adorable!!
They also eat hay provided by the park. If you get some hay, you can feed them!
There is another café or light meal shop roughly in the middle of the park, offering various teas, coffee, specialty drinks, and light snacks such as “Tipsy Black Tea,” “Honey Fragrance Black Tea,” “Black Coffee,” and “Cappuccino,” as well as desserts like “French Crème Brûlée.” This provides visitors with more dining options to enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea. You can also use the park discount voucher here.
The manor has a rather large bird garden. In addition to many parrots, visitors can see various birds. There is an area dedicated to raising ordinary chickens, and one chicken even walks on the fence while others move in the water or on the ground below, showcasing a diverse ecosystem. The chickens here are not afraid of people.
The environment at Sujia Manor is beautiful and full of greenery. Personally, I think the park is not small. There are also small bridges over flowing water and unique rock bonsai, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in natural beauty. Best of all, the entire park is well-maintained and clean, making it comfortable. However, some areas may be a bit challenging for stroller users, so extra caution is advised.
The rest areas in the park are cleverly designed with wooden pavilions blending seamlessly with surrounding trees and stone scenery, providing a great place to relax. There are more than just one or two—there are quite a few pavilions throughout the park.
There is also a small riverside walkway for strolling. The stream flows gently beside it, with green trees on both banks. Looking closely into the river, you can see stream fish, bringing a touch of coolness to the hot weather.
I stayed in the raccoon area for a long time because there are at least five raccoons in the park. I am not sure if raccoons are nocturnal, but many were sleeping during our visit. A few livelier ones were playing in the small pond in their habitat—truly adorable.
Sujia Manor also has the popular meerkats. Seeing so many meerkats really excited me—it is rare to see this many! Every meerkat here is full of energy. Meerkats naturally have a habit of standing guard, and we happened to see three meerkats standing in a row facing forward, seemingly scouting the surroundings. This unique standing posture is their instinctive defense against predators and one of their cutest poses. They all stared at me, allowing me to capture adorable photos.
Next to the meerkats is a group of groundhogs that are also very cute. Some stand upright in their habitat with their front paws together, as if praying. Their round bodies and innocent expressions always bring a heartfelt smile. A few groundhogs were just lying flat on the ground basking in the sun, and I spent a lot of time photographing them.
The park also has rare white kangaroos. Their snow-white fur and red eyes make them especially unique.
This sheep has a black face and limbs with a thick white wool coat. They are called “Smiley Sheep” because their facial expressions often give the impression of smiling. Almost all the animals popular at Yilan’s famous manors can be found here, and many can be fed with food provided by the park.
The park has gentle and adorable mini horses. Their fluffy manes and petite size are loved by children, and even my mom adored them. She not only fed them hay but also touched the mini horse’s head. This mini horse is very friendly toward people.
In addition to common macaws and peacocks, there are also rare golden pheasants, mandarin ducks, and Mikado pheasants. I found it very special. What surprised me more was how lively and noisy the parrots here are! Whenever someone passes by, they raise the feathers on their heads and squawk loudly—it is really fun.
Sujia Manor provides free hay for visitors to feed some animals. This is truly a thoughtful service, allowing visitors to fully enjoy interacting with the animals. Although it is stated that only one portion of hay is free, the park provides plenty. I saw some visitors taking more, but that is up to personal conscience.
The park also has one of the world’s largest land tortoises—the Aldabra giant tortoise!
Their massive size and slow movements are truly eye-catching. It is said these tortoises can live 150–200 years. They might still be around long after I am gone.
The manor restaurant has a merchandise area where one shelf is filled with products labeled “National Chiayi University R&D Products.” It is clear the manor collaborates with academic institutions. The products may include agricultural specialties and cultural creative items. In addition to Chiayi University’s R&D products, there are various souvenirs and gifts such as coffee beans, tea, cultural creative items, and plush toys, all of which can be purchased using the admission discount voucher.
One of the most attractive aspects of Sujia Manor is its more than 20 species of cute animals, from the popular capybaras, meerkats, raccoons, and alpacas to rare chinchillas and white kangaroos, as well as various precious birds. The variety is dazzling. Many animal areas are designed for close-up viewing and even feeding, greatly enhancing visitor engagement and interactive experience. For families with children, this is an invaluable educational opportunity. Even bringing grandparents along can be very enjoyable!