Neo Park Okinawa, Botanical garden and zoo in Nago, Japan.
Neo Park Okinawa is a botanical garden and zoo in Nago featuring three distinct geographical zones representing ecosystems from Africa, South America, and Australia. The grounds display plants and animals from these regions across different areas that visitors can explore.
The park opened in 1992 and introduced a new way of combining animal and plant exhibitions for the region. This founding marked a shift in how Okinawa made nature experiences available to visitors.
The name combines 'Neo' for innovation with Okinawa's local identity, reflecting an approach to presenting nature in a contemporary way. Visitors experience both educational and recreational elements typical of Japanese leisure parks.
The grounds are expansive, so it helps to understand the layout of the different zones beforehand and wear comfortable shoes. A small railway connects some areas and offers a break from walking, especially during hot or rainy weather.
A large flying cage with suspended netting lets visitors watch birds in motion while the animals remain in a naturalistic space. This design creates an experience where humans and animals come closer in an unusual way.
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