I played with my kids at the Fukuoka City Zoo and Botanical Gardens!

Introducing the charms of Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens!

The Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens is located close to Fukuoka city, making it a popular spot not only for Fukuoka residents but also for tourists!

It is not only a zoo but also a botanical garden, so you can observe the ecology of animals and enjoy the beautiful flowers of each season!

It takes about three and a half hours to see everything, so it's a great place to spend the whole day, and it's a great place to have lunch at the bento shop or convenience store!

We've summed up the charms of Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens in 5 easy points!

Attraction 1: Encountering a variety of animals

About 100 kinds of animals live at Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens!

• Tsushima wildcat: One of the attractions of Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens is that you can see the Tsushima wildcat up close, which is rare in Japan.
• Asian Tropical Valley Area: This area recreates the ecology of animals that live in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, such as Asian small-clawed otters and giant scops owls, making you feel like you're on a jungle adventure.
• You'll also meet the usual favourites:  tigers, giraffes, lions, elephants, orangutans and other animals that everyone dreams of seeing.

Attraction 2: The beauty of the botanical gardens

Not only is there a zoo, but there is also a botanical garden!

• Flowers of all seasons: You can enjoy a variety of flowers throughout the year, including a rose garden, wildflower garden, and large flower beds.
• Large Conservatory: The large greenhouse, filled with blooming tropical plants, will make you feel like you're in a foreign country.
• Plant diversity: Approximately 2,600 species of plants are cultivated, allowing visitors to learn about plant diversity.
• The view from the observation deck is also spectacular!  The botanical garden is located on a small hill, so there is an observation deck from which you can enjoy the view of Fukuoka city.

3. Fun for both children and adults

Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens has a variety of facilities that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

• Children's Zoo: There is a corner where children can interact with animals.
• ZooLab: This is a fun place to learn about animals, with exhibits of animal skeletons and ecology.
• Playground equipment: There are plenty of playground equipment, including a Ferris wheel and a merry-go-round.
• And it's cheap:  600 yen for adults, 300 yen for high school students, and free for junior high school students and younger! You can also park in the parking lot for 500 yen a day.

Attraction 4: Even more attractive with the renewal

Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens has undergone a major renovation, transforming it into an even more attractive facility.

• Animals' natural ecology: The exhibits are designed to allow visitors to observe the animals' natural ecology.
• Learning space: There is a well-equipped learning space where you can learn about the ecology of animals.
• Barrier-free access: We are working to make the facility barrier-free so that wheelchair users can move around smoothly.

Feature 5: Excellent access

It is easily accessible from the center of Fukuoka City by train or bus. Parking is also available, making it convenient to come by car.