Morioka Zoo

Morioka Zoo is a facility housing around 100 animal species in natural-style settings. Visitors can see African elephants, giraffes, lions, Asian black bears, Japanese macaques, and sika deer throughout the grounds.

The facility opened in 1989 to mark the 100th anniversary of Morioka's municipal system. It has been a community space since its establishment.

The Canadian otters, sheep, and pumas here came from Victoria and represent the sister city relationship. These animals are visible reminders of that international connection.

The zoo operates seasonally from April through November and offers animal feeding sessions daily. Plan your visit during these warmer months to experience the feeding activities throughout your time there.

Visitors can feed macaques and participate in giraffe training sessions with zookeepers. These supervised animal interactions create memorable experiences during a visit.

Location: Morioka

Inception: 1989

Official opening: April 22, 1989

Address: Shimoyagita-60-18 Shinjō, Morioka, Iwate 020-0803, Japan

Opening Hours: Monday-Tuesday 10:00-16:00; Friday-Sunday 10:00-16:00

Phone: +81196548266

Website: http://moriokazoo.org

GPS coordinates: 39.69701,141.18998

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:06