What other travelers are saying about Kobe Animal Kingdom
5 Stars – An Unforgettable Animal Experience for All Ages
Kobe Animal Kingdom is a newly developed, state-of-the-art zoo that offers a refreshing and highly interactive experience. Unlike traditional zoos, this park allows visitors to truly connect with the animals—you can feed, pet, and observe them up close. These special encounters require free timed tickets, which help manage crowding and ensure a calm, enjoyable experience.
The park boasts a surprisingly diverse collection of species, including pygmy hippos, pumas, and lesser-known wildcats—animals rarely seen in most zoos. The enclosures are designed with care, offering excellent visibility from all angles, even for small children, making the park extremely family-friendly.
What really stands out is the close interaction between visitors, animals, and zookeepers. It’s clear that the staff are passionate and knowledgeable, and they actively engage with guests, creating a meaningful and educational environment.
While the entrance fee is slightly above average, the quality of the experience makes it well worth it. Inside, you’ll find several restaurants offering tasty and affordable food, but guests are also welcome to bring their own meals and enjoy the many seating areas and picnic spots.
In short, Kobe Animal Kingdom is much more than a zoo—it’s an immersive, hands-on experience that’s perfect for curious kids and animal-loving adults alike. Whether you’re a family or a solo traveler, this park promises a memorable and heartwarming day out
This is a great animal park where many animals get to roam within their habitat. Every where you turn you may spot something different and new. There were so many animals to see and interact with. The facility also holds various feeding demonstrations and there are two shows to see in the outdoor area. I spent 4 hours walking through the entire park. Highly recommend making a visit
This animal kingdom or zoo specialises in exotic animals from around the world. If you want to see Japanese animals, this is NOT the place. Was fantastic and also a real surprise! It's well worth a visit, even for us big kids!
Best zoo I’ve ever been to (maybe the best on earth) - animals all look healthy and well taken care of. You get to interact directly with many of the animals from only a few feet away. Never been so close to my favorite animals before. Staff are friendly and clearly love their animals. Such a nice calm place to spend an afternoon on our trip to Japan.
Went to the Kobe Animal Kingdom today, and it was impressive how many different habitats and animals they have in the space! It was cool to see some new animals and have great photo opportunities. Some highlights were definitely Big Bill, the very cute red Pandas, and the capybaras!!!
I did wonder about some of the aquatic creatures and bug cats, and whether they might need bigger spaces for swimming and roaming, so they can be as healthy and happy as possible, but the staff seemed very friendly and knowledgeable so will trust that they know the animals needs better than me!
