Wakayama Castle Park Zoo, Zoo at Wakayama Castle grounds, Japan
The Wakayama Castle Park Zoo contains 79 mammals from 21 species, 83 birds from 26 species, and 5 reptiles across its central location.
The establishment of Wakayama Castle Park Zoo in 1910 marked the beginning of a public animal facility within the castle's traditional setting.
The zoo represents a connection between modern animal preservation and Japanese castle heritage, maintaining local Kishu dog specimens within its collection.
Located at 3 Ichibancho, the zoo welcomes visitors from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM without admission fees, offering animal feeding experiences throughout the day.
Black bear Benny serves as the official zoo director following an election in July 2015, becoming a central figure in the facility's identity.
Location: Wakayama
Inception: April 7, 1915
Official opening: 1910s
Address: 和歌山県和歌山市一番丁3 640-8146
Website: http://wakayamajo.jp/animal
GPS coordinates: 34.22694,135.17301
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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