No.0024In residence
Sumire
スミレ
Reference photo of Red Panda; this is not a photo of Sumire
Red PandaAilurus fulgens
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- July 12, 2011
EN— Endangered
Zoo ・ Shizuoka · JAZA member
Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo静岡市立日本平動物園
A Shizuoka municipal zoo that focuses on behavioral exhibits, letting visitors observe animals' natural ecology and behavior up close. Known for its red panda exhibit, it holds an appearance by its popular character "Reppa-kun" on the third Saturday of every month. It also holds a polar bear feeding event and seasonal events such as the summer zoo festival and night zoo.
- Access
- About 10 minutes from Shizuoka Station and Higashi-Shizuoka Station on the Shizutetsu Justline "Shizuoka Nihondaira Line." Nihondaira Jidosha also runs direct buses such as the "Let's Go to the Zoo Line" (one way, adults ¥190).
- Named individuals
- 7 individuals
- Opened
- August 1, 1969 · 57 years of history
Updated: ／ Source: www.nhdzoo.jp www.nhdzoo.jp www.jaza.jp www.jaza.jp
Basic Information
| Type | Zoo |
|---|---|
| Location | Shizuoka |
| JAZA Membership | JAZA member |
| Opened | August 1, 1969 Source |
| Official / Social |
Highlights
Red Pandas
The zoo's signature animal, with an exhibit sometimes described as a "holy site" for red panda fans. Source
Behavioral Exhibits
An exhibit style that lets you observe animals' natural behavior up close. Source
Polar Bear Feeding
A polar bear feeding event. Source
Night Zoo
An evening opening event held in summer. Source
Access
About 10 minutes from Shizuoka Station and Higashi-Shizuoka Station on the Shizutetsu Justline "Shizuoka Nihondaira Line." Nihondaira Jidosha also runs direct buses such as the "Let's Go to the Zoo Line" (one way, adults ¥190). About 10 minutes on foot from the Nihondaira Interchange on the Tomei Expressway. Source
Hours and Admission
| Hours | 9:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00). Closed on Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a holiday or substitute holiday) and December 29–January 1. Source |
|---|---|
| Admission | Adults (high school students and older) ¥620; elementary and junior high students ¥150; preschool children free. Groups (20 or more): adults ¥500, elementary and junior high students ¥120. Source |
Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.
Animals You Can Meet
7 animals
Reference photo of Red Panda; this is not a photo of Sumire
No.0025In residence
Niko
ニコ
Reference photo of Red Panda; this is not a photo of Niko
Red PandaAilurus fulgens
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- June 23, 2017
EN— Endangered
No.0027In residence
Kazu
和
Reference photo of Red Panda; this is not a photo of Kazu
Red PandaAilurus fulgens
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- July 2, 2019
EN— Endangered
No.0028In residence
Emi
えみ
Reference photo of Red Panda; this is not a photo of Emi
Red PandaAilurus fulgens
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- July 9, 2023
EN— Endangered
No.0029In residence
Nanako
ななこ
Reference photo of Red Panda; this is not a photo of Nanako
Red PandaAilurus fulgens
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- July 7, 2025
EN— Endangered
No.0087In residence
Nameko
なめこ
Reference photo of Capybara; this is not a photo of Nameko
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CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaeris
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- September 27, 2017
LC— Least Concern
No.0088In residence
Buna
ぶな
Reference photo of Capybara; this is not a photo of Buna
CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaeris
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- September 27, 2017
LC— Least Concern
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Residency Unconfirmed
Residency Unconfirmed 3 animals
We have not been able to confirm these animals are currently here through official sources. Please check the facility website for the latest information.
No.0026Status pending
Maruo
まるお
Red PandaAilurus fulgens
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- July 11, 2018
EN— Endangered
No.0089Status pending
Chanko
ちゃんこ
CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaeris
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- April 23, 2018
LC— Least Concern
No.0090Status pending
Sakura
さくら
CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaeris
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- December 3, 2018
LC— Least Concern
Transferred and Connected Animals
2 animals
Born at this facility and now living at another facility.
Events
Automatically generated from resident animals with a verified day, month, and year of birth.
- Niko’s birthdayJune 23
- Kazu’s birthdayJuly 2
- Nanako’s birthdayJuly 7
- Emi’s birthdayJuly 9
- Sumire’s birthdayJuly 12
- Buna’s birthdaySeptember 27
- Nameko’s birthdaySeptember 27
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Last verified: ／ Source: www.jaza.jp www.jaza.jp