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Kobe Animal Kingdom

Observe animals living freely and up close!

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This is an all-weather zoo and botanical garden with the theme of interaction. In the park, which realistically reproduces natural scenery, visitors can get up close and personal with animals that live in a near free-range environment. In addition to feeding and camel rides, there are also performances to learn about the ecology of the animals.

The indoor "Inside Park" recreates a comfortable living environment for creatures in multiple areas. Visitors can see up close the animals that inhabit each environment, spending their time spontaneously in the absence of fences or cages. The "Tropical Forest," where visitors can feed capybaras and toucans, and the "Bigbill," where the first Asian breeding of the famous motionless bird, the civet, is underway, are particularly popular.

The outdoor "Outside Park" is home to kangaroos, seals, and penguins. Visitors can ride camels, horses, and ponies, and feed alpacas and sheep. The "Wind Stadium" also offers working dog performances and free-flight bird performances. In addition, in July 2022, the "Otter Sanctuary - Small-clawed Otter Ecological Park", the largest new exhibition space in Japan for otters, which live amidst a vast pond, waterfalls, and abundant trees, opened.

Highlights

  • The zoo and botanical garden is maintained in an environment that is as close to nature as possible, where animals spend their time freely.
  • There are many areas without cages or fences, allowing visitors to get up close and personal with the animals.
  • There are many attractions such as feeding, rides, and performances.
  • The largest small-clawed otter exhibition hall in Japan, "Otter Sanctuary - Small-clawed Otter Ecological Park" has newly opened.

Photos

  • "Inside Park" where animals come and go freely

    "Inside Park" where animals come and go freely

  • "Bigbill" adjusting to the first Asian breeding of the civet

    "Bigbill" adjusting to the first Asian breeding of the civet

  • Breed large animals such as Sumatran tigers.

    Breed large animals such as Sumatran tigers.

  • Feeding the capybara, a popular animal in the Tropical Forest

    Feeding the capybara, a popular animal in the Tropical Forest

  • A wide variety of experience menus, including camel rides

    A wide variety of experience menus, including camel rides

  • The newly opened Small-clawed Otter Ecological Park

    The newly opened Small-clawed Otter Ecological Park

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?)

A

Currently, only the MAP and event schedule distributed in the park are available in English. (As of December 2022)

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

A

Re-entry is not allowed except with an Annual Passport.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

A

Kobe Free Wi-Fi is available, although it is difficult to connect in some areas.
Kobe Free Wi-Fi

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Two sizes are available: 300 yen and 500 yen. Large items that do not fit in either size can be checked in at the front desk for a fee.

Q

What about any additional questions?

A

You can check more FAQ on the official website.

Reviews

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  • 朱立山

    神戶動物王國特別有的近距離跟各種動物互動,在裏面簡直玩瘋了啊,看到各種可愛的動物可是超High的,現場也很多全家出遊~是來神戶玩的最佳景點

Details

Name in Japanese
神戸どうぶつ王国
Postal Code
650-0047
Address
7-1-9 Minatojimaminamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo
Telephone
078-302-8899
Closed
Thursdays
*Open on holidays, spring break, Golden Week, summer vacation, and year-end and New Year holidays
Business Hours
10:00am - 4:00pm(Admission allowed until 3:30pm),
Weekends and holidays 10:00am - 5:00pm(Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
*Varies depending on seasons. Refer to the official website.
Admission
Adults (junior high school students and older) 2,200 yen, elementary school students 1,200 yen, infants (4 and 5 years old) 500 yen, silver (65 years old and older) 1,600 yen
Access
Short walk from Keisan Kagaku Center station (in front of Kobe Animal Kingdom and "Fugaku") of Port liner
Credit Cards
May be used at all stores for admission, food, drink, souvenirs, etc. (events and feedings are not permitted).
Official Website
Official Website (English)