A beautiful place! Perfect for families. If you want a nice walk, taking pictures, or a cool spot for dates. This place is a must visit! Totally recommend.
A magnificent place to spend the day wandering around, with or without children. The keepers' explanations are fantastic and the animals are in excellent health. A place to discover and share!
I recently visited Zoorasia Yokohama, and overall it was a wonderful experience. It’s a much larger and more diverse zoo than I expected, with many different themed sections representing the geographical traits of various regions around the world. You can easily spend anywhere from two hours to four or even five hours exploring, depending on your pace. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and it was clear that they genuinely care for the animals. They also put on several shows throughout the day, which were amazing to watch and added a lot to the experience.
Of course, many people come here specifically to see the okapi, and it’s definitely a great place to view them. But beyond the okapi, there are so many other animals worth seeing. The Africa section was especially impressive for me—the lions, zebras, camels, and even the bird show were all memorable highlights.
If I had to mention a downside, it would be the dining situation. To find a decent dining space, you really need to go toward the center of the zoo. The area near the elephants felt cramped, and it wasn’t very clean due to occasional bird droppings from above. That said, the zoo offers great picnic spots, so bringing your own food is also a good option.
Zoorasia is a wonderful place for families, friends, or anyone who wants to explore nature and appreciate God’s creation. My visit ended with an unexpected sight—countless crows filling the sky around 5 p.m. in November. It was eerie but also strangely fascinating, and I guess it’s part of the experience in Japan. Overall, highly recommend this zoo.
I saw some animals for the first time here—it was really interesting! The animals looked lively and healthy.
Maybe because it was a rainy day, it was easy to find a table for lunch inside the park.
One thing to note: the earliest direct bus from Yokohama Station to the park departs around 10 a.m., and the last one returning from the zoo to Yokohama is around 3 p.m. After that, you’ll need to take a bus first and then transfer to the train to get back to Yokohama Station.
We went on a field trip, so we didnt get to see everything but it was amazing! Tons of animals, a few unique ones, definitely will be returning.
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