Can I bring a packed lunch?

Yes. There are benches and rest areas throughout the zoo.

Are wheelchairs available to borrow?

Yes, free of charge. Numbers are limited and reservations are not accepted.

Zoo ・ Shizuoka · JAZA member

Hamamatsu Zoological Gardens浜松市動物園

A community-oriented zoo operated by the nonprofit Hamamatsu City Zoo Association.

Access: From bus stop 1 at the north exit bus terminal of Hamamatsu Station (Shinkansen/JR), take the bus bound for 30 Kanzanji Onsen for about 40 minutes, get off at Dobutsuen, and walk 2 minutes.
Named individuals: 1 individuals
Opened: November 1950 · 75 years of history

Updated: 2026-09-09 ／ Source: www.hamazoo.net www.hamazoo.net www.jaza.jp www.jaza.jp

Exterior of Hamamatsu Zoological Gardens — Photo: Mikkabie / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

Hamamatsu Zoological Gardens basic information
Type	Zoo
Location	Shizuoka
JAZA Membership	JAZA member
Opened	November 1950 Source
Official / Social	Official SiteX Source

Highlights

Penguin feeding experience
A program where visitors can feed the penguins. Source
Golden lion tamarin exhibit
An exhibit of the rare golden lion tamarin. Source
Night ZOO
An evening opening event. Source

Access

From bus stop 1 at the north exit bus terminal of Hamamatsu Station (Shinkansen/JR), take the bus bound for 30 Kanzanji Onsen for about 40 minutes, get off at Dobutsuen, and walk 2 minutes. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Hamamatsu Zoological Gardens
Hours	9:00–16:30 (entry until 16:00). From December 1 to February 28, limited hours of 10:00–16:00. Closed December 29–31 (a temporary closure is planned for March 1–19, 2026). Source
Admission	Adults (high school and up) ¥500. Free for junior high students and younger, those aged 70 and over, and holders of a disability or rehabilitation certificate. Annual pass ¥1,500. Source

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

Animals You Can Meet

1 animal

No.0098In residence

Yuki

ユキ

Polar BearUrsus maritimus

Sex: Female
Born: November 26, 1999

VU— Vulnerable

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Animals Remembered Here

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No.0099In memoriam

Baffin

バフィン

Polar BearUrsus maritimus

Sex: Female
Born: December 9, 1991

VU— Vulnerable

Events

Automatically generated from resident animals with a verified day, month, and year of birth.

Yuki’s birthdayNovember 26

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FAQ

Can I bring a packed lunch?: Yes. There are benches and rest areas throughout the zoo. Source
Are pets allowed?: Pets are not allowed. Source
Are wheelchairs available to borrow?: Yes, free of charge. Numbers are limited and reservations are not accepted. Source

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Operating facilities near Hamamatsu Zoological Gardens
Facility	Adult admission	Hours	Visit time	Parking	Named residents
Nonhoi Park	¥600	—	—	—	—
Kakegawa Kachoen	¥1,800	—	—	400 spaces	—
Gamagoorishitakeshima Suizokukan	—	09:00–17:00	—	—	—
Okazakishihigashi Kouen Doubutsuen	—	—	—	—	—

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Data attribution

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Last verified: 2026-07-05 ／ Source: www.jaza.jp www.jaza.jp