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Chiba Zoological Park千葉市動物公園

Access
Take the Chiba Urban Monorail to Dobutsu-Koen Station; the main gate is a 1-minute walk, directly connected to the station.
Named individuals
2 individuals
Opened
April 28, 1985 · 41 years of history

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Exterior of Chiba Zoological Park
Photo: Skink / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

Chiba Zoological Park basic information
TypeZoo
LocationChiba
JAZA MembershipJAZA member
OpenedApril 28, 1985 Source
Official / Social

Access

Take the Chiba Urban Monorail to Dobutsu-Koen Station; the main gate is a 1-minute walk, directly connected to the station. Or take a Keisei Bus (Chiba East) to the Chiba-shi Dobutsu Koen stop, a 1-minute walk. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Chiba Zoological Park
Hours9:30–16:30 (last entry 16:00). Closed every Wednesday (the following day if Wednesday is a holiday) and over the New Year holidays (December 29–January 1). Source
AdmissionAdults (high school students and older) ¥800; junior high school students and younger free. Annual pass (adults) ¥3,000. Source

Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.

Plan your visit

Amenities and accessibility

  • Wheelchair rentalAvailable
  • Stroller rentalAvailable
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Animals You Can Meet

2 animals

No.0001In residence

Futa

風太

Reference photo of Red Panda; this is not a photo of Futa
Species reference (not the individual pictured) / Photo: Ajit Hota / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Red PandaAilurus fulgens

Sex
Male
Born
July 5, 2003
EN— Endangered
No.0154In residence

Momoka

モモカ

Reference photo of Western Lowland Gorilla; this is not a photo of Momoka
Species reference (not the individual pictured) / Photo: Macinate / CC BY 2.0 / Source / cropped

Western Lowland GorillaGorilla gorilla

Sex
Female
Born
April 24, 2013
CR— Critically Endangered

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FAQ

How much is admission?
Adults (high school students and older) ¥800; junior high school students and younger are free. Source
When is the zoo closed?
Closed every Wednesday (the following day if Wednesday is a holiday) and over the New Year holidays (December 29–January 1). Source
What should I keep in mind when taking photos in the zoo?
Visitors are asked to refrain from flash photography near the animals and from using equipment that produces strong light or loud sounds. Source
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How do I get there from the nearest station?
Get off at Dobutsu-Koen Station on the Chiba Urban Monorail; the main gate is a 1-minute walk, directly connected to the station. The monorail ride from Chiba Station takes about 12 minutes. Source
How much is parking?
Standard cars ¥800; large vehicles (including microbuses) ¥3,200. Bicycles and motorcycles are free. Source
Who qualifies for free admission?
Chiba City residents aged 65 and over, and holders of a physical disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, or mental disability certificate (plus one caregiver) can enter free. Source
Can I rent a stroller or wheelchair?
Strollers, wheelchairs, and electric wheelchairs are available for rent. Source

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