Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden, Zoo and botanical garden in Minami Park, Fukuoka, Japan
Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden is a facility combining a zoo and plant gardens across Minami Park. The grounds hold around 110 animal species alongside thousands of different plant varieties in various garden sections.
The facility opened at its current location in 1953 after the original site near East Park closed in 1944. This move marked a fresh start for the institution during Fukuoka's post-war rebuilding period.
The facility serves as an educational center where visitors learn about wildlife conservation and botanical research through guided tours and exhibitions.
Start your visit with a map to navigate both the animal areas and garden sections effectively. The grounds are mostly level and walkable, making it suitable for families and visitors of varying mobility levels.
A Ferris wheel situated on the grounds offers elevated views across the city while overlooking the animal enclosures below. This unusual feature allows visitors to see both the park layout and wider Fukuoka skyline from above.
Location: Hirao 1-chōme to 5-chōme
Location: Minami-kōen
Location: Hirao-jōsuimachi
Location: Ozasa
Location: Terukuni
Location: Goshogadani
Inception: August 1953
Website: https://zoo.city.fukuoka.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.57225,130.39023
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45
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