Ueno Zoo — Zoo in Ueno-kōen
Ueno Zoo and its collection
What the venue says
- visit the educational centers
- rowboats or swan pedal boats on Shinobazu Pond
- There are multiple cafes, snack stands, and kiosks dotted across the East and West grounds offering quick bites, soft-serve ice cream, fries, and light meals
- Ueno Zoo **does not have a dedicated parking lot** for visitors.
- The facility is largely barrier-free with wide pathways and elevators connecting multi-level zones.
- Free non-motorized wheelchairs are available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis at guest services near the main gate, and multiple wheelchair-accessible restrooms with baby-changing and bidet functions are located throughout the park.
Images of Ueno Zoo
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Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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星幻丶碎梦, CC-BY-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Vincent_AF from Rotterdam, Netherlands, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Pasquale Paolo Cardo, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Los688, public-domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday – Sunday | 09:30 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| adults (ages 16–64) | 600.00 JPY |
| seniors (65+) | 300.00 JPY |
| junior high students (ages 13–15) | 200.00 JPY |
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Ueno Zoo. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Ueno Zoo at this time.
Accreditation
- WAZA-WP member (source)
Location & map
9–83 Ueno ParkTaito-ku
Japan
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Ueno Zoo.
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Asian elephants -
western lowland gorillas -
tigers -
polar bears -
penguins -
rhinos -
red pandas -
Pallas's cats