Nagoya Zoo

Nagoya Zoo is a facility with animal exhibits located within Tsuruma Park in Nagoya. The grounds blend Japanese garden landscapes with western-style areas and sit in the center of the city.

This facility was founded in 1918 as Nagoya's first municipal zoo. It operated until 1937, when its functions moved to the newly built Higashiyama Zoo.

The location within a park of more than 750 cherry trees makes this place special during spring, when petals create a soft carpet on the paths. Visitors walk beneath flowering branches while experiencing the traditional Japanese garden design that shapes the grounds.

Visitors can reach the grounds through Tsurumai Station, which connects to both the JR Chuo Main Line and the Tsurumai subway line. The central location makes it straightforward to visit using public transport.

The facility was one of the first places to combine a zoo with traditional Japanese park design in early 20th-century Japan. This blend of education and nature created an unusual destination for the time in Nagoya.

Location: Tsurumai-chō

Official opening: April 1918

Address: 愛知県名古屋市（鶴舞公園内）

GPS coordinates: 35.15367,136.91722

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:24