No.0091In residence
Hochan
ホウちゃん
Reference photo of Polar Bear; this is not a photo of Hochan
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Polar BearUrsus maritimus
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- November 25, 2020
VU— Vulnerable
Zoo ・ Osaka · JAZA member
Tennoji Zoo天王寺動物園
An urban zoo in Tennoji Ward, Osaka. Run by the Tennoji Zoo local incorporated administrative agency, it works toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while providing learning opportunities in wildlife conservation and environmental education. The learning facility TENNOJI ZOO MUSEUM opened in March 2021. The zoo is made up of zones such as the African Savanna Zone and the Elephant Village.
- Access
- Shinsekai Gate: a 5–10 minute walk from Dobutsuen-mae Station or Ebisucho Station on the Osaka Metro, or Shin-Imamiya Station on JR and Nankai.
- Named individuals
- 1 individuals
- Opened
- January 1, 1915 · 111 years of history
Updated: ／ Source: www.tennojizoo.jp www.tennojizoo.jp www.jaza.jp www.jaza.jp
Exterior of Tennoji Zoo
Basic Information
| Type | Zoo |
|---|---|
| Location | Osaka |
| JAZA Membership | JAZA member |
| Opened | January 1, 1915 Source |
| Official / Social |
Highlights
Access
Shinsekai Gate: a 5–10 minute walk from Dobutsuen-mae Station or Ebisucho Station on the Osaka Metro, or Shin-Imamiya Station on JR and Nankai. Tenshiba Gate: a 5–10 minute walk from Tennoji Station on the Osaka Metro and JR, or Osaka-Abenobashi Station on the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line. Source
Hours and Admission
| Hours | Normally 9:30–17:00 (entry until 16:00). On weekends and holidays in May and September, until 18:00 (entry until 17:00). Closed on Mondays (the following day if the Monday is a holiday). Closed over the New Year period (December 29–January 1). Source |
|---|---|
| Admission | Adults ¥800. Elementary and junior high students from outside Osaka City ¥200 (those from Osaka City are free). Preschool children free. Age 65 and over (Osaka City residents) free. Groups (30 or more): adults ¥720 per person, elementary and junior high ¥180 per person. Annual pass: adults ¥3,200. Source |
Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.
Animals You Can Meet
1 animal
Reference photo of Polar Bear; this is not a photo of Hochan
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Transferred and Connected Animals
1 animal
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No.0101In residence
Momo
モモ
Polar BearUrsus maritimus
Oga Suizokukan Gao
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- November 25, 2014
VU— Vulnerable
Events
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- Hochan’s birthdayNovember 25
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FAQ
- How much is admission?
- Adults ¥800. Elementary and junior high students from outside Osaka City pay ¥200; those from Osaka City and preschool children are free. Source
- When is the zoo closed?
- Every Monday (the following day if the Monday is a holiday) and over the New Year period (December 29–January 1). Source
- Do the opening hours change by season?
- Normally 9:30–17:00 (entry until 16:00), but on weekends and holidays in May and September hours are extended to 18:00 (entry until 17:00). Source
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- What is the nearest station?
- The Shinsekai Gate is a 5–10 minute walk from stations such as Dobutsuen-mae on the Osaka Metro; the Tenshiba Gate is a 5–10 minute walk from stations such as Tennoji on the Osaka Metro and JR. Source
- Can I rent a wheelchair or stroller?
- Yes, rentals are available. Source
- Can I bring food and drinks?
- Yes. However, feeding the animals is prohibited, and eating and drinking must be done in designated areas. Bringing alcohol or entering while intoxicated is not allowed. Source
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