Shirotori Zoo, Zoo in Higashikagawa, Japan.
Shirotori Zoo features extensive animal enclosures where visitors can interact directly with various species including tigers, elephants, and small mammals through supervised touching experiences and feeding activities.
Established as a modern interactive zoo facility, Shirotori Zoo developed its hands-on approach to animal encounters as part of Japan's evolution toward more engaging wildlife education centers.
The zoo reflects Japanese values of respectful human-animal relationships through educational programs that teach visitors about wildlife conservation while promoting harmonious coexistence with nature and responsible animal care.
Open daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM with admission fees of 1,500 yen for adults and 700 yen for children, the zoo provides 250-space parking and restricts pets on weekends and holidays.
Shirotori Zoo offers the rare opportunity to touch young predators like tiger cubs and lion cubs under professional supervision, creating unforgettable close encounters typically impossible at conventional zoos.
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