No.0077Status pending
Awa
あわ
CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaeris
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- Unknown
LC— Least Concern
Zoo ・ Yamaguchi · JAZA member
Shuunanshitokuyama Doubutsuen周南市徳山動物園
A zoo in Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It regularly holds participatory events for visitors such as petting time and feeding time.
- Access
- About 20 minutes on foot from JR Tokuyama Station, or about 10 minutes by bus from stops 6 and 7 at the bus terminal.
- Opened
- March 20, 1960 · 66 years of history
Updated: ／ Source: tokuyama-zoo.jp tokuyama-zoo.jp www.jaza.jp www.jaza.jp
Exterior of Shuunanshitokuyama Doubutsuen
Basic Information
| Type | Zoo |
|---|---|
| Location | Yamaguchi |
| JAZA Membership | JAZA member |
| Opened | March 20, 1960 Source |
| Official / Social |
Highlights
Sri Lankan elephants
Home to the Sri Lankan elephant Namalee, among others; events such as birthday parties are held. Source
Petting time
Hands-on encounters such as feeding twigs to goats and sheep. Source
Feeding time
Events where visitors can feed the animals. Source
Evening opening
In summer the zoo opens in the evening, offering a visit at a different time of day. Source
Special exhibitions
Limited-time special exhibitions such as the "Quirky Creatures Exhibition." Source
Access
About 20 minutes on foot from JR Tokuyama Station, or about 10 minutes by bus from stops 6 and 7 at the bus terminal. By car, about 10 minutes west on National Route 2 from the Tokuyama-Higashi IC, or about 25 minutes east from the Tokuyama-Nishi IC. Public transportation is recommended on weekends and holidays. Source
Hours and Admission
| Hours | Summer hours (March 1–October 19) 9:00–17:00; winter hours (October 20–end of February) 9:00–16:30. Closed on Tuesdays (the following day if Tuesday is a holiday) and December 29–31. Source |
|---|---|
| Admission | Adults ¥600; elementary, junior high, and high school students ¥300; preschool children free. Annual pass ¥1,500. Elementary through high school students living in Shunan and visitors with disabilities are free upon applying for an exemption. Source |
Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.
Animals You Can Meet
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Residency Unconfirmed 1 animal
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Transferred and Connected Animals
1 animal
Born at this facility and now living at another facility.
No.0024In residence
Sumire
スミレ
Red PandaAilurus fulgens
Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- July 12, 2011
EN— Endangered
Animals Remembered Here
Records of animals who have died remain available as memorial pages.
No.0076In memoriam
Sawa
サワ
CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaeris
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- March 29, 2017
LC— Least Concern
Events
No resident animal currently has a birthday verified to the day, so there are no birthday events to show.
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FAQ
- How much is admission?
- Adults ¥600; elementary, junior high, and high school students ¥300; preschool children free. Annual pass ¥1,500. Source
- When are you closed?
- Every Tuesday (the following day if Tuesday is a holiday) and December 29–31 at year-end. Source
- How do I get there from Tokuyama Station?
- About 20 minutes on foot from JR Tokuyama Station, or about 10 minutes by bus from stops 6 and 7 at the bus terminal. Source
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- How do I get there by train?
- About 20 minutes on foot from JR Tokuyama Station (Miyuki exit / north exit). By bus, about 10 minutes (from terminal stops 6 and 7, get off at Dobutsuen Bunka Kaikan Iriguchi). About 5 minutes by taxi. Source
- Can I bring my pet?
- Visitors are asked not to bring dogs, cats, or other pets. Source
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