Kushiro City Zoo

4.0

This zoo is approximately 10 minutes by car from Kushiro Airport. In addition to exhibiting popular animals such as polar bears, Amur (Siberian) tigers, alpaca and Japanese macaques, it also has a zone featuring precious animals from Hokkaido such as Japanese cranes, Hokkaido brown bears, and Japanese flying squirrels, and visitors can observe the animals relaxed and carefree surrounded by beautiful nature. “Pakupaku Time” where visitors can watch animals eating is held every day. Special events such as the Sled Riding Tournament and Treasure Hunt are planned in the winter.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Kushiroshi Akanchoushimoninishibetsu 11 Map
Area: Kushiro / Three Great Lakes Area
Phone: 0154562121
Hours: [4/10-10/14]9:30-16:30(Last entry16:00)
[10/15-4/9]10:00-15:30(Last entry15:00)
Closed: [Dec.- Feb.]Wednesday (Open on public holidays), 12/29-1/2
The west gate will be closed from 11/4 to 4/9 every year during the winter season.
Fees: [Admission fee] General 580 yen, Free for Junior High School Students and below
Group 470 yen (15 or more people)
Parking Lot: Available(295spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available (English pamphlet and some park signs available)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (rental umbrellas available)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Unhappy Animals

Reviewed : 2017.07.11

The zoo is a great value, only costing about 4 USD. It has a wide range of animals, all within a convient walk. We went during a Monday and there was a lot of staff working there. They also have...
Well taken care by zoologists after two inches of snow

Reviewed : 2016.12.08

We decided to visit Kuahiro City Zoo during rain and snow storm. The zoo admission fee is 570 yen per adult. This zoo is not that small if you walk at every corner. One senior Zoologist came to ask...
A great guide made our visit even more special

Reviewed : 2016.07.11

We were very fortunate to have the services and commentary of a great guide. She not only took us through the zoo but gave some interesting commentary on the background of some of the animals. The...