This zoo is really special. You can get up close to the animals and even feed them!
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Nasu Safari Park
You can observe wild animals such as lions up close.
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This safari park was opened in 1980 in the nature-rich Nasu Highland. About 700 wild animals of 70 species collected from all over the world are free-roaming here.
Touring can be done by your own car, a rental car, a bus, or the “Wild Ride” caged bus. You can see the living area of carnivores such as white lions, lions, and tigers, as well as herbivores such as giraffes, hippos, and rhinoceroses up close from the vehicle. On the guided bus, you can listen to the comments on the animals and have opportunities to feed them.
You can feed the adorable small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs in the covered area “Fureai Hiroba” (petting farm), and you may be able to feed the capybaras if you are at the right time. There is a “Safari Walk” at the end of the area, where you can walk around and enjoy the “Tiger Observation Deck” and the sight of the white lions.
The night safari is held during the weekends. You can observe active nocturnal animals in a different atmosphere. You may be astounded by the power of lions and tigers in the dark.
If you want to get even closer to the animals, try the Elephant Ride Safari. It will take you around the safari zone, where wild animals live, being led by an elephant trainer.
Highlights
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About 700 wild animals of 70 different species roam freely here, and visitors can tour the park by their own car or bus.
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You can feed the animals directly and learn about their lives up close.
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Small children can have fun with lots of small animals at “Fureai Hiroba” (petting farm).
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Night Safari is available on weekends where visitors can see nocturnal animals.
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Even on rainy days, visitors can enjoy the safari from a vehicle.
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You can see the rare white lion; only 300 of them exist in the world.
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The daily lives of various animals are shown on the official Twitter page, such as a Bengal tiger relaxing. It’s worth a look!
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The unique tour buses resemble an animal.
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It is thrilling to get up close to animals with humans in the cage of the “Wild Ride” bus.
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You may be able to learn something new about nocturnal animals.
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If you want to get even closer to animals, try the Elephant Ride Safari.
Reviews
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This is a paradise where you can get up close with the animals. The park is really clean and comfortable, and there are lots of thoughtful ways to interact with the animals. Had a great time here!
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There are so many kinds of animals, including adorable alpacas. The sheepdog show was fun too. It's a great place for families, and even the shuttle buses are shaped like animals—super cute!
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 那須サファリパーク
- Postal Code
- 325-0303
- Address
- 3523 Takakuotsu, Nasumachi, Nasugun, Tochigi
- Telephone
- 0287-78-0838
- Closed
- Thursdays (open on holidays) *Varies by season
- Hours
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9:00am - 5:00pm (Entry allowed until 4:30pm)
*Varies by season
*Night Safari: 6:30pm - 9:30pm (Entry allowed until 8:30pm) only on Saturdays and holidays from April to October, as well as during Golden Week and summer break. - Admission
- Adults (Middle schoolers and older) 3,200 yen, Children (Ages 3 to Elementary schoolers) 1,900 yen
- Directions
- Take a Kanto Bus bound for Nasu Ropeway from JR Tohoku Main Line Kuroiso Station to Nasu Safari Park Entrance, then walk for 5 minutes.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)