Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Center

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Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Center is dedicated to the conservation of the Iriomote Cat and other species of animals and plants on Iriomote Island that are in danger of extinction. The Center has displays on the nature and wildlife of Iriomote, including panels that explain the habitat and reproductive status of the Iriomote Cat and the measures that are being taken to protect it. There are stuffed specimens of the Iriomote Cat, other animals that live on the island, and resident and migratory birds. All of the profits from the Iriomote Cat-related products sold at the Center are donated to the Iriomote Wildlife Conservation Fund.

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Spot details

Address: Okinawa Pref. Yaeyamaguntaketomichou Komi Map
Area: Yaeyama Islands Area
Phone: 0980855581
Hours: 10:00-17:00
Closed: Monday(The day following if it falls on a public holiday), 6/23(Sunday of Remembrance), New Year's Holiday(12/29-1/3)
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(Cars11spaces, Bus2spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(National Park Wi-Fi)
English Menu: Available
Note: *Reopening on 7Monday in 2022
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

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