No.0150In residence
Momotaro
モモタロウ
Reference photo of Western Lowland Gorilla; this is not a photo of Momotaro
Western Lowland GorillaGorilla gorilla
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- July 3, 2000
CR— Critically Endangered
Zoo ・ Kyoto · JAZA member
Kyoto City Zoo京都市動物園
- Access
- The nearest station is Keage Station on the Tozai Subway Line.
- Named individuals
- 4 individuals
- Opened
- April 1903 · 123 years of history
Updated: ／ Source: zoo.city.kyoto.lg.jp zoo.city.kyoto.lg.jp www.jaza.jp www.jaza.jp
Exterior of Kyoto City Zoo
Basic Information
| Type | Zoo |
|---|---|
| Location | Kyoto |
| JAZA Membership | JAZA member |
| Opened | April 1903 Source |
| Official / Social |
Access
The nearest station is Keage Station on the Tozai Subway Line. The zoo has no parking lot, so use a nearby municipal parking lot. City bus route 100 is currently suspended; check the Kyoto City Transportation Bureau website for the latest routes. Source
Hours and Admission
| Hours | March–November: 9:00–17:00. December–February: 9:00–16:30 (entry until 30 minutes before closing). Closed on Mondays (the next weekday if the Monday is a holiday). Closed over the New Year period (December 28–January 1). Source |
|---|---|
| Admission | General ¥750. Junior high students and younger free. Groups (30 or more paying visitors) ¥650. Annual admission pass ¥2,200. Source |
Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.
Animals You Can Meet
4 animals
Reference photo of Western Lowland Gorilla; this is not a photo of Momotaro
No.0151In residence
Genki
ゲンキ
Reference photo of Western Lowland Gorilla; this is not a photo of Genki
Western Lowland GorillaGorilla gorilla
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- June 24, 1986
CR— Critically Endangered
No.0152In residence
Kintaro
キンタロウ
Reference photo of Western Lowland Gorilla; this is not a photo of Kintaro
Western Lowland GorillaGorilla gorilla
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- December 19, 2018
CR— Critically Endangered
No.0153In residence
Santaro
サンタロウ
Reference photo of Western Lowland Gorilla; this is not a photo of Santaro
Western Lowland GorillaGorilla gorilla
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- November 24, 2025
CR— Critically Endangered
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Transferred and Connected Animals
2 animals
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Events
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- Santaro’s birthdayNovember 24
- Kintaro’s birthdayDecember 19
- Genki’s birthdayJune 24
- Momotaro’s birthdayJuly 3
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FAQ
- Does Kyoto City Zoo have parking?
- No. There are municipal parking lots nearby. Source
- What is the nearest station?
- Keage Station on the subway. Source
- Can I bring my pet?
- Pets are not allowed in the zoo. Source
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- Can I re-enter the zoo?
- Yes, if you show a ticket stamped with the date of your visit. Source
- How do schools or institutions visit as a group?
- Procedures differ by type of school or institution, and some require documents to be submitted in advance. Source
- What animals are there?
- The main animals are listed in the animal guide. Some animals may not be viewable depending on their condition. Source
- I found an injured wild animal. What should I do?
- The wildlife rescue center program ended on April 1, 2026 (Reiwa 8). Source
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Aquarium | ¥2,600 | — | 90–120 min | — | — |
| Arashiyamamonki Park Iwatayama | ¥800 | 09:00–16:00 | — | — | — |
| Lake Biwa Museum | — | 09:30–17:00 | — | 420 spaces | — |
| átoa | ¥2,600 | 10:00–19:00 | — | — | — |
| NIFREL | ¥2,400 | — | — | — | — |
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