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Machida Squirrel Garden町田リス園

An animal petting park that exhibits Pallas's squirrels (Taiwanese squirrels), a designated invasive alien species, under a keeping permit. Visitors can interact directly with the squirrels in a free-roaming enclosure; the park also keeps guinea pigs, rabbits, and turtles.

Access
From bus stop 21 at the north exit of Machida Station on the Odakyu Line, take the bus bound for Nozuta Shako via Honmachida (Route 55) or the bus bound for Tsurukawa Station (Route 53) for about 20 minutes and get off at Yakushiike.

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Basic Information

Machida Squirrel Garden basic information
TypeZoo
LocationTokyo
JAZA MembershipJAZA member
OpenedUnconfirmed
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Pallas's squirrel free-roaming enclosure

    Interact directly with Taiwanese squirrels, a designated invasive alien species. Source

  2. Guinea pig petting area

    A hands-on guinea pig petting experience. Source

  3. Rhinoceros beetle dome

    A summer-only exhibit where visitors can touch rhinoceros beetles. Source

Access

From bus stop 21 at the north exit of Machida Station on the Odakyu Line, take the bus bound for Nozuta Shako via Honmachida (Route 55) or the bus bound for Tsurukawa Station (Route 53) for about 20 minutes and get off at Yakushiike. By car, use the adjacent Yakushiike Park parking lot (first hour free, then paid). Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Machida Squirrel Garden
Hours10:00–16:00 on weekdays, weekends, and holidays (ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing). Closed on Tuesdays (open on holiday Tuesdays, closed the next weekday), the first Tuesday through Friday of June, September, and December (park maintenance), and December 27–January 2 (New Year holidays). Source
AdmissionAdults (junior high and up) ¥500 (groups ¥400; visitors with disabilities ¥400); children (age 3 and up) ¥300 (groups ¥200; visitors with disabilities ¥200). Cash only inside the park. Source

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

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FAQ

Is re-entry possible?
No. Source
Can I bring my pet?
No pets of any kind, not just dogs and cats, are allowed. Source
Are credit cards accepted?
No. Cash only. Source
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Do groups need a reservation?
Groups of 20 or more, and educational institutions such as nursery schools, kindergartens, and schools, must reserve by phone before visiting. Source
Is there a dress code?
Because there is an area where you interact directly with squirrels, long sleeves and long pants are recommended. Source
Can I still interact with the animals on extremely hot days?
Exhibits and petting sessions may be suspended without notice depending on the temperature and the animals' condition. Source

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