Akita City Ōmoriyama Zoo, Zoo in Ōmoriyama Park, Akita, Japan
Akita City Ōmoriyama Zoo is a facility set within a park in Akita where many different animals can be observed. Visitors find snow leopards, capybaras, and several primate enclosures arranged throughout the grounds.
The facility opened its doors in 1973 as part of Ōmoriyama Park in the northern part of the country. This marked the beginning of animal conservation work in that region.
The zoo maintains close connections with local communities through educational programs, feeding demonstrations, and seasonal celebrations throughout the year.
The zoo sits about 30 minutes by bus from Akita Station and is easy to reach. Visitors can purchase feed during their visit to directly feed certain animals and gain a closer experience with them.
Visitors can participate in animal feeding sessions for 100 yen per cup, allowing direct interaction with various species under staff supervision.
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