Nishiyama Zoo, Zoo in Nishiyama Park, Sabae, Japan
Description
Nishiyama Zoo is located within Nishiyama Park and displays red pandas, white-handed gibbons, Bolivian squirrel monkeys, and various bird species. The facility is designed as a compact space where visitors can observe these different animals in close proximity.
History
The zoo opened in 1985 as a facility that marked an important moment for the city and region. It has since become an established part of the local community and a place for families to visit.
Culture
The zoo functions as a place where visitors experience wildlife in a park setting. School groups and families come here to observe animals and learn about species from different parts of the world.
Practical
The facility is easy to reach on foot from the nearby station and can be visited without complications. It works well as a short outing for families or groups of friends.
Did you know?
The facility maintains a successful breeding program for red pandas established through international cooperation. This work demonstrates how smaller institutions can play meaningful roles in animal conservation.
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