Utsunomiya Zoo

Utsunomiya Zoo is a facility in Utsunomiya featuring diverse animal species across extended grounds. Visitors encounter Amur tigers, white tigers, African lions, white lions, and Asiatic black bears throughout the grounds.

The facility began as Daito Land Utsunomiya Animal Park in 1969 and later relocated to its current location. In 1981, it became Utsunomiya Zoo and developed its focus on connecting people with wildlife.

The zoo serves as a place where visitors can learn about animals and their habitats through hands-on contact. Feeding giraffes and elephants lets people connect directly with the creatures they encounter.

The zoo operates from 9:00 to 17:00 between March and December, while winter hours from mid-January to February run from 9:30 to 16:30. Plan your visit according to the season to allow enough time to walk through the grounds.

The zoo creates paper products from processed elephant dung and sells them as protective charms. This resourceful practice generates revenue while supporting animal care efforts.

Location: Utsunomiya

Official opening: April 6, 1969

Website: http://utsunomiya-zoo.com

GPS coordinates: 36.63305,139.85462

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43