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Tobe Zoological Park of Ehime Prefecture愛媛県立とべ動物園

An Ehime prefectural zoo widely known for its polar bear Peace. A dedicated special page, "Shirokuma Peace Top," presents Peace's life story and a photo gallery. The zoo also keeps a wide range of animals including Malayan tapirs, African elephants, sea lions, and flamingos.

Access
Take the Iyotetsu Bus Tobe Line (via Chifune-cho) from stop 3 at Matsuyama City Station and get off at Tobe Dobutsuen-mae.
Parking
2,000 spaces Source
Opened
April 1988 · 38 years of history

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Exterior of Tobe Zoological Park of Ehime Prefecture
Photo: Jeremy Hall (Flickr) / CC BY 2.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

Tobe Zoological Park of Ehime Prefecture basic information
TypeZoo
LocationEhime
JAZA MembershipJAZA member
OpenedApril 1988 Source
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Polar bear Peace

    The zoo's signature animal; a dedicated page presents Peace's life story and a photo gallery. Source

Access

Take the Iyotetsu Bus Tobe Line (via Chifune-cho) from stop 3 at Matsuyama City Station and get off at Tobe Dobutsuen-mae. The same bus stop can also be reached from Iyo-Tachibana Station. By car, about 10 minutes south on National Route 33 from the Matsuyama IC, or about 20 minutes from central Matsuyama. Source

Parking

2,000 spaces Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Tobe Zoological Park of Ehime Prefecture
Hours9:00–17:00 (entry until 16:30). Animals are fed around 15:30, so some may not be visible after that. Closed on Mondays (the next weekday if Monday is a holiday) and December 29–January 1. Source
AdmissionAdults (18 and over, excluding high school students) ¥600; seniors (65 and over) ¥300; high school students (ages 15–17) ¥200; elementary and junior high students (ages 6–14) ¥100; preschoolers (under 6) free; holders of a disability certificate free. Group discount for 30 or more paying visitors. Annual pass: adults ¥2,000, seniors ¥1,000, students ¥500. Source

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

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FAQ

What payment methods are accepted?
Ticket machines accept QR code payments; staffed windows accept credit cards and electronic money. Source
How much is parking?
¥300 per visit for passenger cars. Free if you exit through the same gate within 30 minutes. Source
Is there a benefit to visiting both the zoo and Ehime Kodomo-no-Shiro?
If you visit both Tobe Zoo and Ehime Kodomo-no-Shiro on the same day, the parking fee at one of them is waived. Source
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How much is admission?
Adults (18 and over) ¥600, seniors (65 and over) ¥300, high school students ¥200, elementary and junior high students ¥100, preschoolers and visitors with disabilities free. Annual pass ¥2,000 for adults. Source
How many parking spaces are there?
300 spaces in the lower zoo lot, plus 1,700 in the East lot used when the lower lot is full. Passenger car parking is ¥300 (free within 30 minutes). Source
Learn More About This Facility’s Animals 350 species

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