Established in 1999, Zoorasia is home to only about 60 different species. Don’t let this fact stop you visiting though for Zoorasia is more than just a zoo, it’s an experience.
The okapi is the unofficial symbol of this zoo and it was at this zoo that they were successfully bred in Japan for the first time.
Along with usual crowd-pleasers such as lions, tigers and elephants there are also some special treats such as the tapir and the giant anteater. The zoo itself would be a very pleasant place to go for a stroll even if there were no animals. It is very green and has many picnic areas so don’t forget to pack some rice balls. Zoorasia is divided into six areas: the Asian tropical forest zone, the sub arctic forest zone, the oceanic grassland zone, the Central Asian highland zone, the Japanese countryside zone and the Amazon jungle zone. The animals are contained in areas designed as much as possible to replicate their natural habitat and in some cases the animals have there own air conditioned abodes to help them cope with Japan’s increasingly hot summers. The zoo is designed very well regarding viewing the animals. There are binoculars available at the entrance but to be honest they are rarely needed. The polar bears and the Humboldt penguins can often be seen swimming through the glass wall or you can look down on them from a height.
Opening Hours: 9:30 – 16:30 (No entry after 16:00)
Closed on Tuesdays except in case of public holiday in which case it is closed on Wednesday
Tickets
Adults (Age 18 and over): 600 yen
High School Students: 300 yen
Junior High School and Elementary Students: 200 yen
Saturday is free for High School Students and below but need student ID.
Discounts available for large groups (30 or more)
Other Services (ID and deposit may be required)
Wheelchair: free
Stroller: 500 yen
Audio Guide: 500 yen
Binoculars: 200 yen
All-day parking is 1000yen
How to get there
From Yokohama Station, take the Sotetsu Line to Tsurugamine Station and then you have to take a bus to Zoorasia. It should take about 15 minutes from Yokohama to Tsurugamine and the bus jurney is about 10 minutes.
For train timetables and prices click here.
Address: 1175-1 Kamashirane-cho, Asahi-ku, Yokohama-shi, 241-0001
When to go
It’s open all year round except on Tuesdays and some other special days. Please check official site or call if you are unsure.
Phone: 045 959 1000
Group Reservations Phone: 045 959 1919
Links: Zoorasia multilingual information
*Note: We will be adding a photo gallery at some point.
