Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens — Zoo in Higashi-ku

Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens and its collection

Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens, opened in 1929, is a zoo in 熊本市東区, Japan.

What the venue says

  • Visitors are welcome to bring their own food and snacks to enjoy on the grounds. Additionally, there is an on-site cafe offering light snacks and rice meals, alongside numerous vending machines scattered throughout the park.
  • There are large on-site parking areas available for cars and tour buses. Parking is typically free on weekdays, while a small fee of ¥200 per vehicle applies on weekends and public holidays.
  • The facility features wheelchair-accessible entrances and designated parking spaces, making it navigable for visitors with mobility needs
  • The spacious grounds are also stroller-friendly.

Opening hours

Days Opens Closes
Every day 09:00 17:00

Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.

It is typically closed on Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a public holiday) as well as during the New Year holiday period.

Admission

Ticket TypePrice
Adults and high school students500.00 JPY
Elementary and junior high school students100.00 JPY
Amusement rides (per ride, ages 2 and up)200.00 JPY

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Rides and attractions

Exhibitions & events

No upcoming events

No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens at this time.

Location & map

5 Chome-14-2 Kengun
熊本市東区
Japan

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Animals

Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens.

Exhibits

  • ドルフィンパラダイス

On site

  • 熊本市動植物園 243 m from the centre of the site