No.0012In residence
Kanta
かんた
Reference photo of Red Panda; this is not a photo of Kanta
Red PandaAilurus fulgens
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- July 12, 2018
EN— Endangered
Zoo ・ Fukui · JAZA member
Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen鯖江市西山動物園
- Access
- 10 minutes on foot from Nishi-Sabae Station or 5 minutes on foot from Nishiyama-Koen Station on the Fukui Railway.
- Named individuals
- 8 individuals
- Opened
- April 1985 · 41 years of history
Updated: ／ Source: www.city.sabae.fukui.jp www.city.sabae.fukui.jp www.jaza.jp www.jaza.jp
Basic Information
| Type | Zoo |
|---|---|
| Location | Fukui |
| JAZA Membership | JAZA member |
| Opened | April 1985 Source |
| Official / Social |
Highlights
Access
10 minutes on foot from Nishi-Sabae Station or 5 minutes on foot from Nishiyama-Koen Station on the Fukui Railway. By Tsutsuji Bus (Chuo Line from Sabae Station), get off at Nishiyama Koen Higashi and walk 1 minute. Source
Hours and Admission
| Hours | 9:00–16:30. Closed on Mondays (the following day if Monday is a holiday). Source |
|---|---|
| Admission | Admission free. Source |
Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.
Animals You Can Meet
8 animals
Reference photo of Red Panda; this is not a photo of Kanta
No.0013In residence
Taiyo
たいよう
Reference photo of Red Panda; this is not a photo of Taiyo
Red PandaAilurus fulgens
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- June 15, 2013
EN— Endangered
No.0014In residence
Tiara
ティアラ
Reference photo of Red Panda; this is not a photo of Tiara
Red PandaAilurus fulgens
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- July 6, 2015
EN— Endangered
No.0015In residence
Light
ライト
Reference photo of Red Panda; this is not a photo of Light
Red PandaAilurus fulgens
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- July 18, 2013
EN— Endangered
No.0017In residence
Motchi
モッチー
Reference photo of Red Panda; this is not a photo of Motchi
Red PandaAilurus fulgens
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- June 24, 2015
EN— Endangered
No.0018In residence
Matsuba
まつば
Reference photo of Red Panda; this is not a photo of Matsuba
Red PandaAilurus fulgens
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- July 17, 2014
EN— Endangered
No.0019In residence
Kanoko
かのこ
Reference photo of Red Panda; this is not a photo of Kanoko
Red PandaAilurus fulgens
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- June 24, 2016
EN— Endangered
No.0020In residence
Akebi
アケビ
Reference photo of Red Panda; this is not a photo of Akebi
Red PandaAilurus fulgens
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- June 29, 2020
EN— Endangered
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Transferred and Connected Animals
1 animal
No.0021Transferred
Kaito
カイト
Red PandaAilurus fulgens
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- June 27, 2022
EN— Endangered
Animals Remembered Here
Records of animals who have died remain available as memorial pages.
No.0016In memoriam
Minfa
ミンファ
Red PandaAilurus fulgens
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- June 23, 2006
EN— Endangered
Events
Automatically generated from resident animals with a verified day, month, and year of birth.
- Taiyo’s birthdayJune 15
- Kanoko’s birthdayJune 24
- Motchi’s birthdayJune 24
- Akebi’s birthdayJune 29
- Tiara’s birthdayJuly 6
- Kanta’s birthdayJuly 12
- Matsuba’s birthdayJuly 17
- Light’s birthdayJuly 18
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FAQ
- Can I bring my pet?
- Visitors are asked not to bring pets. Assistance dogs (guide, service, and hearing dogs) are permitted. Source
- Is there parking?
- The lot in front of the Sabae City Kyoyo Kaikan, south of Nishiyama Park, is available (free for up to 2 hours). Source
- Is there a place to rest?
- There is a rest area inside the Red Panda House. Source
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- Is the zoo wheelchair accessible?
- Yes, but note that there are many slopes. Source
- Is there a restaurant or shop?
- Not inside the zoo, but the adjacent Michi-no-Eki Nishiyama Koen has a restaurant and shop. Source
- Is there play equipment for children?
- Not inside the zoo, but the Panda Land play area in Nishiyama Park is available. Source
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Last verified: ／ Source: www.jaza.jp www.jaza.jp