Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo

4.5

This zoo in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City is known as one of the leading zoos in the country with almost 700 animals covering 160 species. The pens have been built to resemble the animal's natural habitat and include a wide variety of facilities including the Penguin House, the Red Panda House, and the Wild Animal House where you can watch the animals from up close. The popular Flying Megadome and Petting Zoo also draw large crowds.

Spot details

Address: Shizuoka Pref. Shizuokashi Suruga-ku Ikeda 1767-6 Map
Area: Nihondaira / Shizuoka Area
Phone: 0542623251
Hours: 9:00-16:30(Last entryHours16:00)
Closed: every MondaySunday(Public holiday, substitute public holiday the following weekday), New Year's Holiday(12/29-1/1)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[General]620yen
[Elementary/Junior High School Students]150yen
Parking Lot: Available(About1,000spaces)
※[Cars]620yen/1Times
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available (English guide map available in the park)
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until June 1, 2020 (Information as of May 29, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (indoor facilities such as Beast Museum 299)
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

So much fun for kids

Reviewed : 2019.04.27

We had a great time watching the seals. And there was a huge slide which was fun too. It is like a roller slide from the top of the mountain.
Feeling so real!

Reviewed : 2019.01.15

The most characteristic feature of this zoo is that you can see animals at a very close distance with only ￥610 (almost 5.5 US$) . There are many sections of animals depending on the category, like...
Small cages, yet a big parking lot?

Reviewed : 2018.10.06

I wish I could write a zero star revieq, because the experience was so horrible. Animals have barely any space to move, monkey cages are tiny, they barely had any space to move not to say run or jump...