City: Himeji
Country: Japan
Region Kinki
Opened 01.12 1951
Species 110
Commanding the world cultural heritage 'Himeji Castle', this zoo gives you a leisurely and relaxing time with lots of trees and plants. You can see a variety of animals including elephants, giraffes, and polar bears while strolling along the inner moat of the castle. Other attractions are 'Petting Zoo', where you can pet guinea pigs, ducks, and goats, and 'Miniature Farm', where you can see cows and chickens which are less-commonly observed in your daily life.
Open : minimum 9am-5pm (closed 29th december-1st january)
Entrace fee: Yes
For kids: Playgrounds and pettingarea
Food: The Zoo has a place where you can get a snack
Taking photos: Is allowed, if publiciesed, please mention the zoo on your homepage
Contact
Phone number 079-284-3636
Fax number 079-284-3637
Address: Himeji City Zoo, 68 Honmachi, Himeji, 670-0012, Japan
E-mail: dobutuen@city.himeji.hyogo.jp
Website: www.city.himeji.lg.jp/dobutuen/
Where to finde the Park:
I don't have any guides of this zoo. Does any body know if they made any guides? And where I can get those?
In the years 1976 and 2001 they had theire anniversarrys. Have they made any books on this occassion?
