Zoo ・ Hyogo · JAZA member

OJI ZOO神戸市立王子動物園

A Kobe municipal zoo keeping about 120 species. In addition to the animal areas, it has an animal science museum, an amusement park, and the historic Former Hunter Residence. The zoo also produces content showing the animals' daily lives from the keepers' perspective and runs educational support programs.

Access
3 minutes on foot west from Oji-Koen Station on the Hankyu line.
Named individuals
1 individuals

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Basic Information

OJI ZOO basic information
TypeZoo
LocationHyogo
JAZA MembershipJAZA member
OpenedUnconfirmed
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Animal mealtime

    Watch the animals eat, with commentary from the keepers. Source

  2. Former Hunter Residence

    A historic building preserved on the zoo grounds. Source

Access

3 minutes on foot west from Oji-Koen Station on the Hankyu line. 5 minutes on foot north from Nada Station on the JR line. 10 minutes on foot north from Iwaya Station on the Hanshin line. Kobe City Bus Route 92 to the Oji Dobutsuen-mae stop is also available. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for OJI ZOO
HoursMarch–October: 9:00–17:00 (entry until 16:30). November–February: 9:00–16:30 (entry until 16:00). Closed on Wednesdays (open on holidays) and during the New Year holidays (December 29–January 1). Source
AdmissionAdults (high school and up) ¥600 individual. Free for junior high, elementary, and preschool children, Hyogo residents aged 65 and over, and visitors with disabilities. Adult groups: ¥540 for 30–99 people, ¥480 for 100–299, ¥420 for 300 or more. Source

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

Animals You Can Meet

1 animal

No.0097In residence

Yume

ゆめ

Reference photo of Polar Bear; this is not a photo of Yume
Species reference (not the individual pictured) / Photo: Alan Wilson / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

Polar BearUrsus maritimus

Sex
Female
Born
December 10, 2021
VU— Vulnerable

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Transferred and Connected Animals

2 animals

Born at this facility and now living at another facility.

No.0014In residence

Tiara

ティアラ

Red PandaAilurus fulgens

Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen

Sex
Female
Born
July 6, 2015
EN— Endangered
No.0034Status pending

Melody

メロディ

Red PandaAilurus fulgens

Hirakawa Zoo

Sex
Female
Born
July 6, 2017
EN— Endangered

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FAQ

Are strollers available to rent?
About 150 strollers are available, for ¥300 (up to age 2) or ¥500 (up to age 4). Source
Is there parking?
The Oji Park parking lot holds 250 vehicles; when busy, a temporary lot with 200 spaces brings the total to 450. Source
Can I bring pets such as dogs or cats?
Pets are not allowed (consult in advance about assistance dogs). Source
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How many kinds of animals are there?
About 120 species and 650 animals (as of February 2026). Source

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Operating facilities near OJI ZOO
Facility Adult admission Hours Visit time Parking Named residents
Rokkosan Pasture ¥600 09:00–17:00 — — —
KOBE ANIMAL KINGDOM ¥2,400 10:00–17:00 — — —
Kobe Suma Sea World ¥2,900 — — — 2
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan ¥2,700 — — 1,000 spaces 4
Tennoji Zoo ¥800 09:30–17:00 — — 1
Akuatoujou — — — — —
átoa ¥2,600 10:00–19:00 — — —
NIFREL ¥2,400 — — — —
HIMEJI CENTRAL PARK ¥6,500 — — — —
Himeji Shiritsu Doubutsuen — 09:00–17:00 — — —

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