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Iida Shiritsu Doubutsuen飯田市立動物園

A municipal zoo in Iida, Nagano Prefecture. It traces its origins to animals kept in a downtown park as a symbol of recovery from the Great Iida Fire of 1947, and opened in 1953. It is known for enclosures with habitat-style exhibits for penguins, condors, deer, and others. Admission is free.

Hours
Regular 09:00–16:30（exceptions apply）
Access
Address: 33 Ogimachi, Iida, Nagano.

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Exterior of Iida Shiritsu Doubutsuen
Photo: Nankou Oronain (as36… / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

TypeZoo
LocationNagano
JAZA MembershipJAZA member
OpenedUnconfirmed
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Habitat-style enclosures

    The enclosures for penguins, condors, deer, serows, wild boars, raccoon dogs, and others have been renovated as habitat-style exhibits. Source

  2. History as an urban park zoo

    Born as part of the recovery from the Great Iida Fire of 1947, the zoo has developed as a zoo in the city center. Source

Access

Address: 33 Ogimachi, Iida, Nagano. Source

Hours and Admission

HoursOpen 9:00–16:30. Closed on Mondays (the following day if Monday is a holiday), the day after a holiday, and during the New Year holidays. Source
AdmissionAdmission free. Source

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

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Amenities and accessibility

  • Wheelchair rentalAvailable
  • Nursing roomAvailable
  • Food and drinkNot available
  • ShopAvailable
  • LockersAvailable
  • Pets allowedNot available
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FAQ

How much is admission?
Free. Source
Can I interact with the animals?
The zoo does not offer animal petting. Source
Is there parking?
The municipal parking lot is free for 2 hours. The Iida City Hall lot is available on weekends and holidays only, and the tour bus lot requires a reservation through the Iida City Tourism Division. Source
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Are wheelchairs available to borrow?
Wheelchairs are lent on the left just inside the main gate. Umbrellas and parasols are also available. Source
Can I bring my pet?
Pets are not allowed (assistance dogs are permitted). Source
How long does it take to walk around the zoo?
It depends on your route, but about 30 minutes, or around 1 hour to be safe. Source
Is there a place to eat a packed lunch, or coin lockers?
You can eat on benches in areas such as the Kisha-mae Plaza and the Shiki Plaza. Coin lockers are under the red tent just inside the main gate on the left. Source

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