Ichihara Elephant Kingdom, Animal park in Ichihara, Japan
The Ichihara Elephant Kingdom contains ten elephants and 100 different animal species, including camels and hippos spread across multiple themed areas.
The zoo initiated its operations in January 1989 and officially welcomed its first visitors on April 28 of the same year.
The facility maintains the largest collection of Asian elephants in Japan, contributing to wildlife preservation through breeding programs and educational initiatives.
Visitors can reach the zoo via a free shuttle bus service from Kominato station, with advance reservations required for transportation arrangements.
During daily performances at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, trained elephants demonstrate their artistic abilities by creating paintings using brushes held in their trunks.
Location: Ichihara
Inception: 1989
Official opening: April 28, 1989
Website: https://zounokuni.com/english
GPS coordinates: 35.35524,140.18220
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:00
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