Selcohome Zoo Paradise Yagiyama (Yagiyama Zoological Park)

The park boasts being the largest zoo in the Tohoku region, and houses approximately 140 species and 550 animals such as the African elephant, lion and penguin. It is divided into zones such as the African Garden, fierce animal zone, and petting zone. Experiences of feeding the African elephants and hippopotamuses are also popular.

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Selcohome Zoo Paradise Yagiyama (Yagiyama Zoological Park)

Address: Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Taihaku-ku Yagiyamahonchou 1-43 Map
Area: Akiu / Sakunami Area
Phone: 0222290631
Hours: [Mar.- Oct.]9:00-16:45(Last entry16:00)
[Nov.- Feb.]9:00-16:00(Last entry15:00)
Closed: Wednesday (ThursdayClosed for the day if it is a public holiday)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[General]480yen
[Elementary School, Junior High School Students]120yen
[Pre-schoolers]Free
[Annual Passport]1,200yen
Parking Lot: Available(370spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB)
*Entrance fees can only be paid on Fridays. Available at some stores within the park.
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: *Assistance dogs such as guide dogs are allowed inside the park, except for the ape house and beast house.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Not possible (Assistance dogs such as guide dogs can be viewed in the park except for the Ape House and Beast House)