Zoo ・ Miyazaki · JAZA member

Miyazakishifenikkusushizen Doubutsuen宮崎市フェニックス自然動物園

A zoo in Miyazaki known as Japan's first "ecological zoo," with mixed-species exhibits of Asian elephants, large African animals, chimpanzees, and others. In addition to the Africa Garden, Chimpanzee Forest, and Children's Animal Village, it operates as a multi-purpose leisure facility with an amusement park, a lazy-river pool, restaurants, and shops.

Access
Buses bound for Phoenix Shizen Dobutsuen run from Miyako City or Miyazaki Station (check the Miyazaki Kotsu website for detailed timetables).

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Basic Information

Miyazakishifenikkusushizen Doubutsuen basic information
TypeZoo
LocationMiyazaki
JAZA MembershipJAZA member
OpenedUnconfirmed
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Elephant guide and snack time

    A program where keepers explain Asian elephant ecology while the elephants have their snacks. Source

  2. Chimpanzee guide

    An ecology talk held in the Chimpanzee Forest. Source

  3. Great goat parade

    A popular program in which the goats of the Children's Animal Village parade through the zoo. Source

  4. Flying Flamingo Show

    A show featuring flamingos in flight. Source

  5. Small animal encounters

    Hands-on contact with small animals in the Children's Animal Village. Source

Access

Buses bound for Phoenix Shizen Dobutsuen run from Miyako City or Miyazaki Station (check the Miyazaki Kotsu website for detailed timetables). Address: 3083-42 Hamayama, Oaza Shioji, Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Miyazakishifenikkusushizen Doubutsuen
Hours9:00–17:00 (entry until 16:30). Closed on Wednesdays. Source
AdmissionAdults ¥840; junior high students ¥420; elementary students ¥310; preschool children free. Source

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

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Amenities and accessibility

  • Wheelchair rentalAvailable
  • Stroller rentalAvailable
  • Food and drinkAvailable
  • ShopAvailable
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Animals You Can Meet

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FAQ

Where can I get a park map?
To reduce paper use, printed maps are generally not distributed; scan the QR codes in the park to view the map on your smartphone. Source
Can I feed the animals?
Only ponies, waterfowl, goats, carp, and pigeons may be fed. Visitors are asked to give only the feed provided. Source
Are wheelchairs and strollers available to borrow?
Strollers cost ¥200 (small) or ¥500 (large); wheelchairs are free. There is no time limit, but numbers are limited. Source
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How do I get there by bus?
Buses bound for Phoenix Shizen Dobutsuen run from Miyako City or Miyazaki Station. Detailed timetables are on the Miyazaki Kotsu website. Source
How much is parking?
Passenger cars ¥400, microbuses ¥600, large buses ¥1,000. Source
Learn More About This Facility’s Animals 350 species

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