Yokohama Zoological Gardens "ZOORASIA"
Activities and Attractions, Family Activities
Yokohama Zoological Gardens "ZOORASIA" is an unique zoo which employs as few fences as possible so that visitors can see the animals living in an environment similar to their natural habitat. The zoo is divided into zones of different climates such as Asian Tropical Forest, Subarctic Forest, Amazon Jungle, Japanese Countryside and African Tropical Rain Forest. There is also a grass park and the "Wanpaku Forest" with play equipments. The zoo also includes a closed facility, Yokohama City Breeding Center, which was founded with the purpose of researching wildlife and contributing to the preservation of rare species.
Information
Area
Opening Hours
9:30am - 4:30pm (Last entry 4:00pm)
Closed on Tuesdays (open if holiday) and Dec. 29 - Jan.1
Open everyday in May and October
Address
1175-1, kamishirane-cho,Asahi-ku, Yokohama
URL
http://www.hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp/zoo/zoorasia/
Closest Railway Station
"Nakayama Station" (JR Yokohama Line / Yokohama Municipal Subway Green Line)
"Tsurugamine Station" (Sotetsu Line)
Tel
045-959-1000
Ticket Info
Adults (18+): 800 yen
High school students: 300 yen
Elementary / Junior high school students: 200 yen
Children under elementary school: Free
Eating Facilities
restaurants
Barrier Free
slope, disabled stall, Ostomate, wheelchair rental, service dog
Childcare
baby changing table, baby stroller rental services, disposable diaper sell, nursing room, child stall, baby seat in lavatory
Foreign Language Support
English, Chinese, Korean (pamphlet only)