Ikeda Zoo

3.5

This zoo is located in the Kyoyama area of Kita Ward, Okayama City. Besides being able to observe various animals such as giraffes, bison, capybaras and red pandas, you can also enjoy interacting with them through giving them bait. In addition, a steam locomotive from Ikasa Railway and passenger cars from Saidaiji Railway are on display. The zoo also holds different events throughout the year including a summer school and night zoo in the summer.

Spot details

Address: Okayama Pref. Okayamashi Kita-ku Kyouyama 2-5-1 Map
Area: Okayama City / Around Korakuen Area
Phone: 0862522131
Hours: [Apr.- Oct.]9:30-17:00(Last entry16:00)
[Nov.- Mar.]9:30-16:30(Last entry15:30)
Closed: Wednesday from November 21st to February 20th, Wednesday from May 21st to July 20th
Fees: [Admission fee] [Adults (High school students and above)] 1,300yen[Small/Junior high school students] 800yen[3 years old and over] 400yen[65 and over]650yen (Must present proof of age) Please)
※Other discounts, annual free passport available
Parking Lot: Available(220spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available (2 places in the garden, smoking corner only available)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available (There are some places where you can not see. )
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Animals are well cared for.

Reviewed : 2022.11.13

The cages for some of the animals were perhaps a bit too small however the cages were spotless, the water for the animals was spotless. It is a bit of hard walking uphill however despite being...
Very small cages for big cats

Reviewed : 2016.04.07

A long walk from transport stops, the zoo is clean however, some of the animals look a little tatty and the cages for the big cats are small.
まったりできるデートスポット！ペットショップは穴場！

Reviewed : 2020.01.27

ゾウさんがお亡くなりになって、寂しい感じになってないか心配していましたが、今まで通り100種類以上の動物が待ち受けていました。動物園には欠かせないアミメキリンもレッサーパンダもシマウマもいます。とりわけホワイトタイガーは、スターの風格があり、また、フラミンゴの100羽近い集団も圧巻で、インスタ映えする動物が盛りだくさんです。園内にあるペットショップは、大事に飼育されていることが感じられるワンちゃ...