This zoo is home to approximately 1,400 animals representing about 105 species. Its lush, 49.2-acre grounds recreate environments similar to the animals’ natural habitats, allowing them to thrive. The zoo is divided into five main zones, each featuring thoughtfully designed exhibits.
In the Temperate Forest, visitors can watch beavers swimming and red pandas climbing trees. The only comparative exhibit in Japan featuring three species of otters offers delightful views of them swimming and playing.
The Tropical Forest is home to a group of chimpanzees, white-handed gibbons swinging dynamically from a 33-foot-tall tower, and fruit bats flying together through a cave.
The Africa and Australia Zone features an expansive exhibit reminiscent of the savanna, with Mt. Sanpou in the background. Visitors can view giraffes and zebras from the observation deck and encounter many popular animals, including shoebills, known for standing almost perfectly still, and kangaroos hopping across the grass or carrying joeys peeking out from their pouches.
The popular Jungle Museum uses special effects to recreate the squalls and mist of a tropical rainforest, offering an experience that feels like wandering into a real jungle. It displays distinctive animals from Central and South America and Southeast Asia, ranging from tree- and ground-dwelling birds and mammals to aquatic reptiles and fish.
The Children’s Zoo, where adorable animals such as prairie dogs and penguins greet visitors, is also well worth a visit!
Highlights
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The lush, 49.2-acre grounds recreate environments similar to the animals’ natural habitats.
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The zoo is divided into five zones, each featuring thoughtfully designed exhibits.
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Meet many visitor favorites, including red pandas, otters, and shoebills!
