What other travelers are saying about Kobe Animal Kingdom
The staff was very friendly and helpful. There were so many different species to see and the experience overall was just great.
The free roaming animals don‘t mind humans at all and sometimes even approach you.
I would say this is a must-visit for every animal lover. I love the fact that you can buy salad and carrots and feed the turtles there!
There were some animals however, which i think could have been given more room.
While it's true there were at least a few cases of animal pacing (bear, mountain lion but not the tiger, wolf, seal), it's hard to really say if that's due to scarring from past conditions or not, because I dont speak Japanese so I cant ask. Like the Izu zoo, a lot of these animals have a main enclosure that is for the public to get good pictures, and they have a different one they're moved to at different times. Without talking to the staff to find out the full story I feel like a lot of the one star reviews can be discarded entirely. They're pretty much worthless, just amateur zoologists repeating things they read in a Wikipedia article to sound smart.
As for everything else, I found the spaces more than adequate, I didnt notice any of the birds tied down, that I saw. For these animals it's just an ideal life of eating and sleeping, and the staff are very kind and active, stopping kids from banging on glass and the like.
Food is good, although get the burger over the chicken sandwich.
It was a good experience. I've been to a few awful zoos that made me depressed, and this was not one of them. As far as I can tell this is one of the good ones, so I'll give it five stars. If only to help drown out the Karen's rating it one because they think all animals should be free yet go to zoos anyway. Great location too.
Best zoo I have ever been to. Perfect for adventure and fun! There’s a wide variety of animals, and most of the animals are rare and exclusive, though there’s no wait time. The animals are very active and sleep in view most times. Not too busy compared to other zoos, and food is great! The perfect place to go as a family on holiday.
Place is adequately sized and thoughtfully designed.
Animals are well taken care of and the zoo is well landscaped and decorated.
Decent animal variety with showcases and feeding.
Food is also surprisingly affordable inside though we didn't try.
Lots of parking spaces available.
A great day trip from Osaka, we grabbed a train and headed to Kobe Animal Kingdom for a day. Conveniently located 5 min walking distance from the train, just follow the signs.
We went on a week day, and it was comfortable not too busy but it is summer so the heat could have reduced the numbers down.
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In a few words or less, it is an amazing place! There are attractions that you can line up and only a maximum amount of people with an allocated amount of time (10mins) can go into at a time to pat / interact with the free range animal. It was awesome!
All the animals looked well cared for and you could actually see all the animals in their areas as well.
Map is clearly laid out so you can navigate easy around the park.
My personal favourite was the capybara exhibit where they are all walking / swimming around free-range and you can purchase food to feed them - ¥100. Unlike a capybara cafe these guys are just wandering around their enclosure amongst humans!
The cafe was pretty good too - I enjoyed a capybara bun as well as a burger set.
Definitely a place for both children and adults to enjoy!
The park is home to a diverse range of animals, including capybaras, red pandas, kangaroos, sloths, and various bird species. It also features more exotic animals like meerkats, alpacas, and giant anteaters.
Yes, the park hosts various animal shows and feeding sessions throughout the day. These events include bird shows, dog performances, and opportunities to feed and pet animals, providing educational and entertaining experiences for visitors.
The park is family-friendly, with stroller rental services, baby-changing facilities, and kid-friendly dining options. There are also designated play areas and interactive zones where children can safely interact with animals.
Kobe Animal Kingdom is located on Port Island and is easily accessible by public transportation. Visitors can take the Port Liner from Sannomiya Station or Kobe Airport to the K Computer Mae Station, which is a short walk from the park.
Yes, the park has several dining options, including restaurants and cafes that offer a variety of meals, snacks, and beverages. Some dining areas provide views of the animal exhibits, enhancing the overall experience.
