Okinawa Zoo & Museum

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Okinawa Zoo & Museum

Fun for children and adults alike! Japan's southernmost zoo complex.

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This is the southernmost zoo complex in Japan with a Children's Museum on the premises.
The zoo exhibits approximately 150 species of animals, including mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles. In the zoo area, visitors can see rare creatures such as Yakushima monkeys and Ryukyu-ken (Ryukyu dogs) that inhabit the Ryukyu Archipelago, a group of islands stretching from Tanegashima and Yaku Island in Kagoshima Prefecture in the north to Yonaguni Island in Okinawa.

Wonder Museum is the first and only Children's Museum in Okinawa.
It holds a variety of exhibits that stimulate children's wisdom and sensitivity.
In addition, the park also holds many other exhibitions and projects that allow visitors to learn about Okinawa's history, culture, and nature.

Wild birds, small animals, and migratory birds also come to the nature-rich grounds.
The "Furusato-en," a restored traditional Okinawan house, is designated as a national registered cultural property and offers a glimpse into the lives of our ancestors, and there are many other attractions for children and adults to enjoy while learning.

Highlights

  • The southernmost zoo complex in Japan.
  • The Children's Museum is also located here.
  • About 150 species of animals including mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles are on display.
  • The zoo offers a wide variety of hands-on programs that can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages.

Photos

  • Meet a variety of animals, including Shimayagi (island goat)

    Meet a variety of animals, including Shimayagi (island goat)

  • Rare animals such as Yonaguni horses

    Rare animals such as Yonaguni horses

  • A museum based on the concept that “learning and creativity start with surprise” .

    A museum based on the concept that “learning and creativity start with surprise” .

  • Japan's southernmost zoo complex

    Japan's southernmost zoo complex

  • “Wonder Museum”, the only Children's Museum in Okinawa

    “Wonder Museum”, the only Children's Museum in Okinawa

  • Don't miss the Ryukyu Archipelago Field!

    Don't miss the Ryukyu Archipelago Field!

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)

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Yes, basic English support is available.

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

A

Generally, re-entering is not allowed. In case you have to go back to your car in a parking lot or you want to eat at the adjacent restaurant, please show the entrance ticket at the gate.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

A

The community Wi-Fi service areas are limited in the park.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Yes.

Reviews

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  • 陳偉豪

    園區不大設施也略嫌老舊,主要門票收費很便宜,夏天天氣炎熱沒什麼地方可以躲。

Details

Name in Japanese
沖縄こどもの国 オキナワ ズー&ミュージアム
Postal Code
904-0021
Address
5-7-1 Goya, Okinawa City, Okinawa
Telephone
098-933-4190
Closed
Tuesdays (If a national holiday falls on a Tuesday, the park is open but the following day. Tuesdays are also open during Golden Week, spring, summer, and winter vacation periods. Year-end and New Year holidays (December 30, December 31, January 1)
Hours
Weekdays 9:30am - 5:30pm (Last admission 4:30pm)
Weekends and holidays 9:30am - 9:00pm (Last admission 8:00pm)
Admission
Adults (ages 16 and above): 1,000yen
Free for 15 and under
Directions
(1) About 1 hour by bus from Naha Bus Terminal and get off at "Nakanomachi" bus stop.
(2) Approx. 10 minutes from the Okinawa Minami IC of the Okinawa Expressway
Credit Cards
Accepted (Accept only at Main and East Stalls)
Official Website
Official Website (English)