No.0087In residence
Nameko
なめこ
CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaeris
Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- September 27, 2017
LC— Least Concern
Zoo ・ Shizuoka · JAZA member
Izu Shaboten Zoo伊豆シャボテン動物公園
Izu Shaboten Zoo is a hands-on facility housing a wide variety of desert plants and animals. It keeps about 1,500 kinds of cacti and succulents and about 150 kinds of animals, and offers close-up encounters with capybaras (such as their open-air hot spring bath in winter). In fiscal 2024 it recorded more than 2.5 million visitors. The operating company also runs group facilities such as Izu Granpal Park.
- Access
- About 35 minutes by Tokai Bus from Ito Station (about 25 minutes by taxi).
- Opened
- October 1959 · 67 years of history
Updated: ／ Source: shaboten.co.jp izushaboten.com izushaboten.com www.jaza.jp
Exterior of Izu Shaboten Zoo
Basic Information
| Type | Zoo |
|---|---|
| Location | Shizuoka |
| JAZA Membership | JAZA member |
| Opened | October 1959 Source |
| Official / Social |
Highlights
Access
About 35 minutes by Tokai Bus from Ito Station (about 25 minutes by taxi). About 20 minutes by Tokai Bus from Izu-Kogen Station (about 10 minutes by taxi). If arriving by Tokaido Shinkansen or Tokaido Main Line, transfer at Atami Station to the Ito Line for Ito Station. Source
Hours and Admission
| Hours | Normally 8:30–18:30 (last admission 18:00). Hours vary by season; extended summer hours are 8:30–18:00 on weekdays and 8:30–18:30 on weekends and holidays. Open every day. Source |
|---|---|
| Admission | Weekdays: Adults (junior high school students and older) ¥2,800; elementary school students ¥1,400; preschoolers (age 4 and up) ¥700. Weekends, holidays, and school vacation periods: Adults ¥3,000; elementary school students ¥1,500; preschoolers ¥800. Welfare discount available (disability certificate required). Source |
Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.
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No.0088In residence
Buna
ぶな
CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaeris
Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- September 27, 2017
LC— Least Concern
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FAQ
- Can I bring my pet?
- Pets are allowed on a leash. However, some areas of the park are off-limits to pets. Source
- How many cars can the parking lot hold?
- 400 cars and 18 buses. Source
- Are strollers available?
- Yes, for a fee. Numbers are limited and they are first come, first served. Source
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- Can I bring my own food and drinks?
- Generally yes. Please eat packed lunches and the like on benches in the park and dispose of trash in the designated places. Source
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| Facility | Adult admission | Hours | Visit time | Parking | Named residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATAGAWA TROPICAL & ALLIGATOR GARDEN | ¥2,000 | 09:00–17:00 | — | — | — |
| Izu Animal Kingdom | ¥8,000 | — | — | — | — |
| iZoo | — | — | — | — | — |
| Izu Mitoshiparadaisu | — | 08:30–17:00 | — | 300 spaces | — |
| Mishima Shiritsu Kouen Rakujuen | ¥300 | — | — | — | — |
| Toukyou Toritsu Ooshima Kouen | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hakone-en Aquarium | ¥1,600 | — | — | — | — |
| Hagachizaki Monkey Bay | ¥1,200 | 09:00–16:00 | — | — | — |
| Fuji Safari Park | ¥3,200 | — | — | — | — |
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