Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park

Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park contains 130 species and 570 animals across multiple exhibits, including African elephants, giraffes, tigers, lions, and polar bears.

The zoological park first welcomed visitors on October 15, 1965, marking the beginning of a major wildlife institution in the Tohoku region of Japan.

The facility offers educational programs and seasonal events that connect visitors with Japanese wildlife conservation practices and local environmental initiatives.

The zoo operates from March through October between 9:00 and 16:45, and from November through February between 9:00 and 16:00, with closures every Wednesday.

The park achieved notable breeding successes, becoming the first facility in Japan to successfully breed African buffalo and Canada geese in 1971.

Location: Taihaku-ku

Inception: October 15, 1965

Official opening: October 15, 1965

Operator: 仙台市

Address: 1-43, Yagiyamahonchō, Taihaku-ku, Sendai, Miyagi prefecture,982-0821 982-0801

Opening Hours: March 01-October 31 09:00-16:45; November 01-February 29 09:00-16:00; Wednesday off

Phone: +81222290122

Website: https://city.sendai.jp/zoo

GPS coordinates: 38.24433,140.84428

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51