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Kobe Animal Kingdom:  Not your typical zoo (Japan).

4/6/2017

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Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan visit (Ring Tailed Lemurs).
Their Ring-tailed Lemurs get to run around freely and cuddle!

​We enjoy seeing animals on our trips a lot.
While we thought 
Ueno Zoo  in Tokyo was full of things to see,
Kobe Animal Kingdom now has a special place in our hearts.  
​
It's quite unlike a traditional zoo in the sense that you are almost literally right next to the animal.
 
The Kingdom is more like a park with petting areas where many of the tenants get to roam freely. 
There's certain animals you can even feed for a small fee (100-300 Yen). 
​
Regardless of the type of animals you are fond of, you will most likely fine something you will love
(Bunnies, Cats, Dogs, Capybaras, Red pandas, Lemurs, Ducks, Kangaroos, Alpacas, River Otters, etc.) 

I highly recommend a visit if you are an animal lover.
It's very family friendly and great for all ages. 
​


Please check out our video overview
of the Animal Kingdom :

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We spent about 3 hours here and didn't get a chance to see everything (they close early by 5p or 5:30p).

We plan to re-visit again in the future and will devote more time here. 
​
Otherwise, it is possible to see everything quickly within ~ 2 hours if you aren't the type to linger. 


Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan visit (Two Toed Sloth).
Two Toed-Sloth
Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan visit (Alpacas you can feed).
Alpacas


​Bird Show Area & Water Lilies

Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan visit (Bird Show Arena Greenhouse).

The best seats for the bird show is actually the middle areas (in any of the three sections) 
as there's a chance for the birds to fly right up by you. 

​
Water Lillie's pad.
Lily Pad inside the Bird Show area.

Right next to the Water Lilies is an area where you can get
your foot or hands cleaned by their resident Doctor Fishes. 


Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan Hyogo (Doctor Fish area).

​300 Yen for a foot spa is pretty reasonable isn't it? 



Lots of flowers and plants
​
Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan (Seating area).

Open sitting area and restaurant/ cafe. 

There was live entertainment available (performer playing flute) on our visit.

Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan Hyogo (Flowers and plants).

There's lovely flowers and plants all around the grounds.  

​It's like being inside a giant green house. 


Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan visit (Cactus plants).

Many types of Cactus plants.




Tropical Forest Area
​

Is it just me but I find Red Pandas to be extremely adorable.

 How can you resist that darling face? 
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Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan (Red Panda).
Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan (Japanese River otters).

River Otters. 



​A few of the animals with enclosed displays

Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan (Serval Cats).

​Sleepy Serval Cats reside behind a clear display. 

Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan (Snowy white owl).
Snowy Owl
Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan (Eagle Owls).
Eagle Owls


​Aviary inside the Pelican Lagoon
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Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan (Aviary area- Mandarin Ducks).
Mandarin Ducks
​Shoebill Bird

Picture

Also known as "Big Bill" to everyone in the park.
​
This has got to be the biggest bird I've ever seen in person
It was just as tall, if not taller (probably taller) than me.


Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan (Great White Pelicans eating).
Great White Pelicans feeding.
Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan (Scarlet Ibis bird).
Scarlet Ibis


​Feeding or Petting

Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan (where you can feed the Capybaras).
Doesn't the Capybara look like he's sticking out his tongue at you?

Feeding is allowed for certain animals.  
​You can feed Capybaras, Mara, Tortoises. Alpacas, Ducks, Kangaroos. 

For Kangaroos and Alpacas in the outside part of the park, you need 100 Y coins (I believe it was 300Y)
as the pellets are inside a machine similar to a Gachapon (capsule vending machine).
​
Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan (Feeding sign).
It's 100 Yen to feed the Capybaras, Maras, and Tortoises-- based on an honor system for their collection box.

Rabbit Interaction Area

Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan (Rabbit petting area).

There's also another petting area for Cats, Dogs, and Guinea Pigs.

Of course, this is just a short highlight of the park as they have more animals
than what I've shown here. 

If you are ever in or near Kobe, it's worth a visit! 



ACCESS 

Kobe Animal Kingdom
神戸どうぶつ王国 ​

7-1-9 Minatojima-minami
Kobe 650-0047
Hyogo Prefecture ​
​
CLOSEST TRAIN STATION
  • Kei Computer-Mae
  • ​Kobe Animal Kingdom is located immediately at the exit of the station, 
              so very convenient to get to. 
​
MON-FRI
  • 10a - 5p
SAT-SUN (Or Holidays)
  • 10a - 5:30p ​
​
CLOSED
  • ​Thursdays unless it's Holiday/ New Years/ Golden Week or Summer Break. ​
  • List of Animals & Show or Feeding times. 
​

VISTING INFO
  • ADMISSION
    • Adults- 1,500 Y 
    • Children (Elementary school age)- 800 Y  
    • Children (4-5 years)- 300 Y
  • Discount for senior adults (65 years +) & groups.  
              Please see their complete list of admission fees. 
  • Restaurant & Cafe Hours & Park Map. 
  • There are lockers available (that take 100 Yen coins), but there's not that many of them to go around (they range from 300-400 Yens). 
Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan (Capybara Plushie Cute Mascot)
The park's Capybara Mascot Plush

For your safety and enjoyment, here are the Park rules:

Kobe Animal Kingdom Japan (park rules).

I was inspired by our visit to make a few things
​(available for purchase):
​


Lemur iphone case (7 plus) 

Personalize Cuddly Lemur Iphone 7 (Plus) Case
Personalize Cuddly Lemur Iphone 7 (Plus) Case
by adaywithhio

Lemur Birthday Card 
(Japanese & English)

Click to set custom HTML
Personalizable Cuddly Lemur Bilingual Card
Personalizable Cuddly Lemur Bilingual Card
by adaywithhio


​Sloth All Purpose Greeting Card

It says "Hey there, how's it hanging?"

Hey there (Sloth). Card
Hey there (Sloth). Card
by adaywithhio



​Thanks for reading and stopping by! 


1 Comment
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8/21/2019 11:45:23 pm

The best zoo I have visited in the Kansai region! Love that you can interact with the animal face to face. They have good shows and it is really just a nice place. The animals seem well taken care of too. The entrance fee is a little bit steep, but it's worth it for a whole day fun with the family. The staff was also very friendly, helping us spot some hard to see the animals. It is a must-go place in Kobe.

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