Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens

The facility spans across multiple zones, featuring diverse animal exhibits, greenhouse complexes, extensive flower gardens, and dedicated educational spaces.

The gardens opened in July 1929, becoming a fundamental institution for wildlife conservation and botanical research in the Kumamoto region.

The gardens maintain a collection of Japanese flora alongside international species, providing educational programs about environmental preservation for local communities.

Entry fees are 500 yen for adults and high school students, 100 yen for elementary and middle school students, with free admission for preschool children.

The facility incorporates an on-site amusement area with a Ferris wheel, combining entertainment with educational wildlife and botanical experiences.

Location: Higashi-ku

Inception: July 1929

Website: https://ezooko.jp

GPS coordinates: 32.77458,130.74778

Latest update: May 15, 2025 04:42