No.0148In residence
Shabani
シャバーニ
Reference photo of Western Lowland Gorilla; this is not a photo of Shabani
Western Lowland GorillaGorilla gorilla
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- October 20, 1996
CR— Critically Endangered
Zoo ・ Aichi · JAZA member
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens名古屋市東山動物園
A large City of Nagoya facility that runs a zoo and botanical garden as one. Its exhibits are continually expanded, including the 30th anniversary of the World Medaka Hall and a newly built Asian rainforest area. The elephant house and giraffe exhibit also offer hands-on and interactive programs.
- Access
- A 3-minute walk from exit 3 of Higashiyama Koen Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line.
- Parking
- 1,600 spaces Source
- Named individuals
- 5 individuals
- Opened
- March 24, 1937 · 89 years of history
Updated: ／ Source: www.higashiyama.city.nagoya.jp www.higashiyama.city.nagoya.jp www.higashiyama.city.nagoya.jp www.jaza.jp
Exterior of Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Basic Information
| Type | Zoo |
|---|---|
| Location | Aichi |
| JAZA Membership | JAZA member |
| Opened | March 24, 1937 Source |
| Official / Social |
Highlights
Access
A 3-minute walk from exit 3 of Higashiyama Koen Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line. A 7-minute walk from exit 6 of Hoshigaoka Station (convenient for the botanical garden area). Source
Parking
1,600 spaces Source
Hours and Admission
| Hours | Normally 9:00–16:50 (entry and ticket sales until 16:30). During the autumn-leaves illumination period, 9:00–20:30 (entry until 20:00). Closed on Mondays (the next weekday if the Monday is a national or substitute holiday). Closed over the New Year period (December 29–January 1). Source |
|---|---|
| Admission | Adults (high school and older) ¥500. Junior high students and younger free. Nagoya residents aged 65 and over ¥100. Groups: ¥450 for 30 or more, ¥400 for 100 or more. Annual pass ¥2,000. Combined ticket with the Sky Tower ¥640. Source |
Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.
Animals You Can Meet
5 animals
Reference photo of Western Lowland Gorilla; this is not a photo of Shabani
No.0149In residence
Kiyomasa
キヨマサ
Reference photo of Western Lowland Gorilla; this is not a photo of Kiyomasa
Western Lowland GorillaGorilla gorilla
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- November 1, 2012
CR— Critically Endangered
No.0166In residence
Anura
アヌラ
Reference photo of Asian Elephant; this is not a photo of Anura
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Asian ElephantElephas maximus
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- October 20, 2001
EN— Endangered
No.0167In residence
Sakura
さくら
Reference photo of Asian Elephant; this is not a photo of Sakura
Asian ElephantElephas maximus
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- January 29, 2013
EN— Endangered
No.0168In residence
Urara
うらら
Reference photo of Asian Elephant; this is not a photo of Urara
Asian ElephantElephas maximus
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- June 26, 2022
EN— Endangered
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Transferred and Connected Animals
1 animal
Born at this facility and now living at another facility.
No.0156In residence
Ani
アニー
Western Lowland GorillaGorilla gorilla
Ueno Zoo
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- June 2, 2013
CR— Critically Endangered
Animals Remembered Here
Records of animals who have died remain available as memorial pages.
No.0083In memoriam
Rerako
レラコ
CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaeris
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- October 19, 2021
LC— Least Concern
Events
Automatically generated from resident animals with a verified day, month, and year of birth.
- Anura’s birthdayOctober 20
- Shabani’s birthdayOctober 20
- Kiyomasa’s birthdayNovember 1
- Sakura’s birthdayJanuary 29
- Urara’s birthdayJune 26
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FAQ
- How much is admission?
- Adults (high school and older) ¥500. Junior high students and younger are free, and Nagoya residents aged 65 and over pay ¥100. Source
- When is the zoo closed?
- Every Monday (the next weekday if the Monday is a national or substitute holiday) and over the New Year period (December 29–January 1). Source
- Do the hours change during the autumn-leaves season?
- During the autumn-leaves illumination period, hours are extended to 9:00–20:30 (entry until 20:00). Source
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- What is the nearest station?
- A 3-minute walk from exit 3 of Higashiyama Koen Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line. For the botanical garden area, a 7-minute walk from exit 6 of Hoshigaoka Station is convenient. Source
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Last verified: ／ Source: www.jaza.jp www.jaza.jp