No.0070Transferred
Mitsuto
ミツト
CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaeris
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- October 30, 2018
LC— Least Concern
Zoo ・ Nagasaki · JAZA member
Nagasaki Bio Park長崎バイオパーク
A biological park that emphasizes learning about harmony in the natural world and coexistence among living things through hands-on experience. Combining the functions of a zoo and a botanical garden, it focuses on exhibits that let visitors enjoy direct contact with animals, such as the capybaras' open-air hot spring bath and feeding the hippos.
- Access
- From Nagasaki Station, take a Nagasaki Bus bound for Ogushi to Futamata (some buses do not stop there; in that case, get off at the Futamata bus stop and walk 10 minutes).
- Visit time
- 90–120 min Source
- Opened
- November 1980 · 45 years of history
Updated: ／ Source: www.biopark.co.jp www.biopark.co.jp www.biopark.co.jp www.biopark.co.jp
Basic Information
| Type | Zoo |
|---|---|
| Location | Nagasaki |
| JAZA Membership | JAZA member |
| Opened | November 1980 Source |
| Official / Social |
Highlights
Capybara open-air hot spring bath
A popular exhibit and event in which the capybaras bathe in a hot spring. Source
Whole watermelon time for the hippos
A feeding experience in which whole watermelons are given to the hippos. Source
Pet Animal World (PAW)
An area where you can meet familiar animals such as dogs and cats. Source
"Momo," the hippo that couldn't swim
A hippo with a special history, having been hand-reared. Source
Access
From Nagasaki Station, take a Nagasaki Bus bound for Ogushi to Futamata (some buses do not stop there; in that case, get off at the Futamata bus stop and walk 10 minutes). From JR Huis Ten Bosch Station, a free shuttle bus departs from Hotel Lorelei (a 3-minute walk from the station; 3 round trips daily, 45 minutes one way, reservation required). From Nagasaki Airport, take a local bus to Huis Ten Bosch and then the shuttle bus, or take a high-speed boat to Togitsu Port and then a bus (bound for Ogushi). Source
Hours and Admission
| Hours | 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00). No closing days; open through the New Year holidays. May close temporarily in bad weather. Source |
|---|---|
| Admission | Adults ¥2,100; junior high and high school students ¥1,500; age 3 through elementary school ¥1,100; seniors (60 and over) ¥1,500. Kindergarten and nursery school groups: ¥550–1,050 for all ages. Discounts for groups (15 or more) and school trips. Source |
Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.
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Suggested visit time
90–120 min Source
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FAQ
- How long does a visit take?
- You can see everything in about 1.5 to 2 hours without breaks. Source
- Can I bring a pet such as a dog or cat?
- Because the animals are exhibited free-roaming, pets are not allowed. Source
- Is there somewhere to eat a packed lunch I brought?
- Homemade packed lunches may be brought into the park. However, lunches purchased at convenience stores or bento shops are not allowed. Source
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