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Saitamakenkodomodoubutsu Shizen Kouen埼玉県こども動物自然公園

Access
From the west exit of Takasaka Station on the Tobu Tojo Line, take the bus bound for Hatoyama New Town for about 5 minutes and get off at the "Kodomo Dobutsu Shizen Koen" stop; the park is right there.
Opened
1980 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 46 years of history

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Basic Information

Saitamakenkodomodoubutsu Shizen Kouen basic information
TypeZoo
LocationSaitama
JAZA MembershipJAZA member
Opened1980
Official / Social

Access

From the west exit of Takasaka Station on the Tobu Tojo Line, take the bus bound for Hatoyama New Town for about 5 minutes and get off at the "Kodomo Dobutsu Shizen Koen" stop; the park is right there. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Saitamakenkodomodoubutsu Shizen Kouen
HoursApril 1–November 14 and February 1–March 31: 9:30–17:00 (entry until 16:00). November 15–January 31: 9:30–16:30 (entry until 15:30). Closed on Mondays (open if the Monday is a national holiday). Source
AdmissionAdults (high school and older) ¥900; children (elementary and junior high) ¥200; preschool children free. Group rate: adults ¥720, children ¥160. Source

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Animals You Can Meet

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Residency Unconfirmed

Residency Unconfirmed 2 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.0038Status pending

Kokoro

ココロ

Red PandaAilurus fulgens

Sex
Male
Born
Unknown
EN— Endangered
No.0071Status pending

Itachoko

イタチョコ

CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaeris

Sex
Male
Born
Unknown
LC— Least Concern

Transferred and Connected Animals

3 animals

No.0037Transferred

Sei

セイ

Red PandaAilurus fulgens

Sex
Male
Born
July 2, 2019
EN— Endangered

Born at this facility and now living at another facility.

No.0070Transferred

Mitsuto

ミツト

CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaeris

Nagasaki Bio Park

Sex
Male
Born
October 30, 2018
LC— Least Concern
No.0145In residence

Suzumaru

スズマル

Reticulated GiraffeGiraffa reticulata

Gunmasafari Park

Sex
Male
Born
May 16, 2025
EN— Endangered

Animals Remembered Here

Records of animals who have died remain available as memorial pages.

No.0069In memoriam

Kokone

心音

CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaeris

Sex
Female
Born
Unknown
LC— Least Concern

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FAQ

What are the opening hours?
9:30–17:00 (in winter, November 15–January 31, 9:30–16:30). Entry is allowed until one hour before closing. Source
When is the park closed?
The park is generally closed on Mondays. If a Monday is a national holiday, it stays open. Source
How many parking spaces are there?
About 800 (if all are standard cars). Parking costs ¥2,000 for large vehicles and ¥900 for standard cars. Source
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Can I bring my pet into the park?
To prevent disease, pets are not allowed even in a dedicated cage or bag. Assistance dogs such as guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs may enter under certain conditions. Source
Is there anything I cannot bring into the park?
Besides pets, you cannot bring in bicycles, balance bikes, kick scooters, roller shoes and other ride-ons; balloons or drones; whistles, megaphones, musical instruments and other noise-making items; or alcohol. Source

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Japansuneku Center — — — — —
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