We really enjoyed our day at this zoo. It's very good value, only ¥1000 entry for adults, free entry for children. Lots of animals that we've not seen at other zoos such as wolves and bears, and we came closer to these animals than at any other zoo we've visited before. The staff were very friendly too, and there's free umbrellas and prams/strollers too.
Hands down the best zoo I’ve ever been to. It’s amazing to see how big most of the enclosures are and how much natural foliage they have. I thought I would be finished in maybe two hours (what I’m used to with most zoos) but we were there for 4 hours and loved every second. It’s a great game to play can you spot the animal in some of the areas where they have areas to burrow and hide. It’s like you’re seeing them do their natural behaviors. I recommend going by 11am to see every habitat without needing to rush. Some animals had areas where they can run over bridges right over you and I’m amazed at how well they built the playgrounds for each animal to get enrichment. This is a must see if you’re in the area and for a day trip. Truly stunning for all ages!
It was really worth visiting for a day trip travelling from Sapporo. The entrance fee was just 1000 yen for an adult. The zoo layout wax really well planned, the environment was really relaxing. We really enjoyed it. Besides, the undo was also great and good value for money. Highly recommend for anyone who loves to see animals.
Mixed experience overall. No giraffe, and only one polar bear, which was a bit disappointing. The hippo enclosure was really stinky, hard to spend much time there. It was hot the day we went, so most animals were hiding from the sun and not very active or visible.
That said, the cheetahs, owls, and eagles native to the region were great to see, definitely a highlight. Kids had a lot of fun, and it’s free for them, which makes it an easy yes for families. Wanted to try the venison curry from the cafeteria but it was sold out by the time we got there, worth going early if that’s on your list.
Overall worth it, especially with kids, but go with realistic expectations and try to visit during cooler hours if you can.
Amazing value for money.
This is a beautifully designed zoo with a great variety of animals to see. The layout is well thought out, making it easy and enjoyable to explore.
We were impressed by the quality of the exhibits and the overall visitor experience. Without a doubt, it’s one of the best zoos we have visited and is well worth a visit for families, couples, and animal lovers alike. Highly recommended.
