No.0145In residence
Suzumaru
スズマル
Reference photo of Reticulated Giraffe; this is not a photo of Suzumaru
Reticulated GiraffeGiraffa reticulata
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- May 16, 2025
EN— Endangered
Zoo ・ Gunma · JAZA member
Gunmasafari Park群馬サファリパーク
A safari-style zoo where visitors observe animals while touring the grounds in their own car or on a tour bus. Around 100 species and 1,000 animals live here, and the feeding-experience bus and the Walking Safari Zone offer close encounters with lions and white tigers.
- Access
- About 10 minutes (5.6 km) from the Tomioka IC on the Joshin-etsu Expressway.
- Named individuals
- 1 individuals
- Opened
- May 1, 1979 · 47 years of history
Updated: ／ Source: safari.co.jp safari.co.jp safari.co.jp safari.co.jp
Basic Information
| Type | Zoo |
|---|---|
| Location | Gunma |
| JAZA Membership | JAZA member |
| Opened | May 1, 1979 Source |
| Official / Social |
Highlights
Feeding-experience bus
Ride an animal-shaped bus and feed animals, including carnivores such as lions. Source
Walking Safari Zone
An area where you get out of your car and get close to white tigers and lions. Source
Petting park
Hands-on encounters with red pandas, capybaras, miniature horses, and more. Source
Shows and events
Events that deepen understanding of the animals, such as a bird show and feeding time ("Mogumogu Time"). Source
Access
About 10 minutes (5.6 km) from the Tomioka IC on the Joshin-etsu Expressway. By train, take the Joshin Dentetsu line from JR Takasaki Station for about 35 minutes, then a taxi from Joshu-Tomioka Station for about 15 minutes (or a taxi directly from JR Takasaki Station for about 40 minutes). Address: 1 Okamoto, Tomioka, Gunma. Source
Hours and Admission
| Hours | Summer hours (March 20–November 3): admission 9:30–16:00, closes 17:00. Winter hours (November 4–March 19): admission 9:30–15:30, closes 16:30. Closed on Wednesdays (open every day on national holidays, during spring break, Golden Week, summer break, and the New Year period, except January 1). Source |
|---|---|
| Admission | Adults (junior high and older) ¥3,200; children (age 3 through elementary school) ¥1,600. Visitors with a disability (certificate required): adults ¥2,000, children ¥1,000. Age 65 and over (proof required) ¥2,800. Under age 3 free. Safari bus and other tours cost an additional ¥1,200 and up. Source |
Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.
Animals You Can Meet
1 animal
Reference photo of Reticulated Giraffe; this is not a photo of Suzumaru
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Events
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- Suzumaru’s birthdayMay 16
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FAQ
- When is the park closed?
- The park is closed on Wednesdays, but it stays open every day on national holidays, during spring break, Golden Week, summer break, and the New Year period (except January 1). Source
- How much is admission?
- Adults (junior high and older) ¥3,200; children (age 3 through elementary school) ¥1,600. Children under 3 are free. Source
- How do I get there by train?
- Transfer at JR Takasaki Station to the Joshin Dentetsu line (about 35 minutes), get off at Joshu-Tomioka Station, and take a taxi for about 15 minutes. Source
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- Can I bring my pet into the park?
- Pets are not allowed in either the safari zone or the petting park. A pet holding area is available, either free or for ¥500. Source
- Can I re-enter the park?
- You can re-enter on the same day by showing your receipt. Riding the tour bus again, however, costs a fee each time. Source
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| Japansuneku Center | — | — | — | — | — |
| KOMORO ZOO | ¥500 | 09:30–16:30 | — | — | — |
| Kiryuugaoka Doubutsuen | — | 09:00–16:30 | — | — | — |
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