RED PANDAS!
CAPYBARA!
WOLVES!
SLOTHS!
and more exotic animals!
Our favorite zoo in Japan
Kobe Animal Kingdom
πThe perfect place to learn and share your love with animalsπ
CAUTION!!
*contains cute animal videos and pictures*
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A Wonderful Warm Day at the Zoo!
It's many child's dream to go to the zoo and interact with the animals.
Even as grownups it's something we'd love to do.
It wasn't until we went to Kobe Animal Kingdom
that getting up close to exotic zoo animals was something only in our dreams.
Even as grownups it's something we'd love to do.
It wasn't until we went to Kobe Animal Kingdom
that getting up close to exotic zoo animals was something only in our dreams.
Among the approximate 160 zoos in Japan,
JAPANKURU wanted to introduce the zoo in Japan that not only lets
you get familiar with animals,
but really shows its care for the wellbeing of the animals.
If you have ever been to a zoo in Japan,
you'll understand what we mean when we say
many zoos in Japan are pretty small and for entertainment purposes,
they try to cram as many animals in the small area as possible.
Resulting in animals just looking stressed up and confided.
Not saying the other zoos in Japan don't care about the animals,
it just gets depressing after awhile.
However, while inside Kobe Animal Kingdom
you could almost sense the happiness and love on both sides.
It was unlike any zoo we've ever been to.
It truly is a kingdom of animals,
JAPANKURU wanted to introduce the zoo in Japan that not only lets
you get familiar with animals,
but really shows its care for the wellbeing of the animals.
If you have ever been to a zoo in Japan,
you'll understand what we mean when we say
many zoos in Japan are pretty small and for entertainment purposes,
they try to cram as many animals in the small area as possible.
Resulting in animals just looking stressed up and confided.
Not saying the other zoos in Japan don't care about the animals,
it just gets depressing after awhile.
However, while inside Kobe Animal Kingdom
you could almost sense the happiness and love on both sides.
It was unlike any zoo we've ever been to.
It truly is a kingdom of animals,
with more than 100 species of animals
ranging from animals we are familiar with like small dogs,
to large reptiles, birds, and other mysterious animals
that may not be at your city zoo.
ranging from animals we are familiar with like small dogs,
to large reptiles, birds, and other mysterious animals
that may not be at your city zoo.
π’7 Chome-1-9 Minatojima Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
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πMonorail Port Liner to Kei Computer-Mae Station
⏰Weekdays: 10:00 to 17:00 (Entrance available until 16:30)
Weekends: 10:00 to 17:30 (until 17:00)
Winter (Dec.~Feb.)
Weekdays: 10:00am~16:40 (until 16:00)
Weekends: 10:00 to 17:00 (until 16:30)
Closed: every Thursday
π΄Adult (Jr. high and above) 1,800 yen, Middle School 1,000 yen
Children (4 years & 5) 300 yen, Senior citizens (65 years+) 1,300 yen
π078-302-8899
π»Official website (JPN)
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Kobe Animal Kingdom (η₯ζΈγ©γγΆγ€ηε½)
The Kobe Animal Kingdom is a large animal park more or less
where you can interact with many different animals, birds, and even flowers.
The giant greenhouse style building is a multi-weather facility
where you can have a great time regardless of the weather!
The attraction of Kobe Animal Kingdom is the beautiful flowers,
rare birds, and other cute animals are walking around freelyπ
Which means it's possible you can pet or
interact with an animal you never have before!
where you can interact with many different animals, birds, and even flowers.
The giant greenhouse style building is a multi-weather facility
where you can have a great time regardless of the weather!
The attraction of Kobe Animal Kingdom is the beautiful flowers,
rare birds, and other cute animals are walking around freelyπ
Which means it's possible you can pet or
interact with an animal you never have before!
There are more than a dozen different areas to explore,
but here we wanted to just go over a few highlights
within each of the areas.
but here we wanted to just go over a few highlights
within each of the areas.
ASIAN FOREST
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| Binturong; γγ³γγγ³γ° (bintongu) |
The first thing that sparked our attention was the binturong,
also known as bearcat from South/Southeast Asia.
At first, we didn't know what to think about it
with its long whiskers, small head, long nails, and monkey-like tail.
But once we saw them walking around the tall branches
and talking we started to think they were pretty cute.
also known as bearcat from South/Southeast Asia.
At first, we didn't know what to think about it
with its long whiskers, small head, long nails, and monkey-like tail.
But once we saw them walking around the tall branches
and talking we started to think they were pretty cute.
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| Red panda; γ¬γγ΅γΌγγ³γ (lessa panda) |
God do we love red pandas!!!!!!
Can't get enough of them!!!
If only we could take one home!!!
The red pandas here have the trademark
of always having their tongues sticking out,
made us think it was a sign of being hot.
They moved about quickly though so it may just be their character.
All of the red pandas we've ever seen have small legs,
so we were surprised by how long these lil legs were.
Can't get enough of them!!!
If only we could take one home!!!
The red pandas here have the trademark
of always having their tongues sticking out,
made us think it was a sign of being hot.
They moved about quickly though so it may just be their character.
All of the red pandas we've ever seen have small legs,
so we were surprised by how long these lil legs were.
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| Asian small-clawed otter; γ³γγ‘γ«γ―γ¦γ½ (kotsume kawauso) |
πΌRed Panda Study Talk:
Weekdays - 1:00pm
Weekends - 10:45am & 1:00pm
CONTACT ANIMALS
Inside the Contact Animal caged area are lil bunnies
hopping around everywhere along with guinea pigs.
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| Guinea pig; γ’γ«γ’γγ (morumotto) |
We couldn't really understand why there would be guinea pigs in a zoo,
but then we saw how much fun the kits were having petting and feeding them
and it made a bit of sense.
In the West, it isn't uncommon to have guinea pigs as a pet,
but it is here.
but then we saw how much fun the kits were having petting and feeding them
and it made a bit of sense.
In the West, it isn't uncommon to have guinea pigs as a pet,
but it is here.
AQUA VALLEY
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| Capybara; γ«γγγ© |
You can even feed capybara!
As you might have guessed, capybara are herbivores.
So you can buy leaves for 100yen to give the capybara as they walk around
and/or bathe freely.
and/or bathe freely.
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| Capybara & African spurred tortoise |
In Aqua Valley, there are capybara, tortoises, and mara roaming around.
You can give the leaves to either/both the capybara and mara,
or give carrots to the tortoises.
You can give the leaves to either/both the capybara and mara,
or give carrots to the tortoises.
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| Patagonian mara; γγΌγ© |
If the mara sees you have food to give out though,
they will come right for you! ^-^
they will come right for you! ^-^
WATER LILIES
Bird Performance Show
There's an enormous water-lily pond where bird shows are daily held.
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| Salmon-crested cockatoo & more! |
The show is mostly a variety of birds flying back and forth between
their trainers on command giving the audience an up-close look.
After the show,
you can line up to get your picture taken with a beautiful owl for 500yenπ¦
you can line up to get your picture taken with a beautiful owl for 500yenπ¦
π¦Bird Performance Show:
Weekdays - 11:30am & 2:00pm
Weekends - 11:30am, 2:00pm, 4:00pm
Weekends - 11:30am, 2:00pm, 4:00pm
AFRICAN WETLAND
Walk into the African Wetland and you'll see all sorts of exotic birds
flying and walking around.
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| Shoebill; γγ·γγγ³γ¦ (hashibi rokou) |
Take the shoebill for example.
The first time we saw this bird we thought it could rip our faces off...
and apparently, we weren't too far off.
The shoebill isn't known for being timid to the point they will look you
directly in the eye and they also decapitate its prey.
Despite not looking like a very big bird,
they really become massive once they stretch out their beautiful big wings.
If you are able to get a picture of it with its wings open,
we recommend you take one!
The first time we saw this bird we thought it could rip our faces off...
and apparently, we weren't too far off.
The shoebill isn't known for being timid to the point they will look you
directly in the eye and they also decapitate its prey.
Despite not looking like a very big bird,
they really become massive once they stretch out their beautiful big wings.
If you are able to get a picture of it with its wings open,
we recommend you take one!
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| Ring-tailed lemur; γ―γͺγγγγΆγ« (waokitsune zaru) |
There are also cute little lemurs that get to jump around freely.
There's a talk show daily and unfortunately,
you aren't allowed to touch the lemurs
but you can get up close and take their pictures!
There's a talk show daily and unfortunately,
you aren't allowed to touch the lemurs
but you can get up close and take their pictures!
πRing-tailed Lemur Study Talk: noon, 1:30pm, 3:30pm
TROPICAL FOREST
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| Two-toed sloth; γγΏγ¦γγγγ±γ’γ (futayubi namakemono) |
Never in our lives have we seen a sloth before.
For about 5minutes while we were in the Tropical Forest
the sloth never moved,
it stayed with its bottom in the water.
Then suddenly....it took flights⇩
For about 5minutes while we were in the Tropical Forest
the sloth never moved,
it stayed with its bottom in the water.
Then suddenly....it took flights⇩
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| White-throated Toucan; γ·γγ γγͺγͺγγ· (shiomune oohashi) |
If you buy snacks for the birds,
a bird will fly right to you and eat the snacks!!!
It can be a bit scary with their big, long beaks
but in reality, it was very fun and sweet.
a bird will fly right to you and eat the snacks!!!
It can be a bit scary with their big, long beaks
but in reality, it was very fun and sweet.
OUTSIDE PARK
Heading outdoors, we found kangaroos, alpacas, sheep, goats,
horses and a camel soaking up some sunlight.
horses and a camel soaking up some sunlight.
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| Alpaca & Bactrian camel |
You can of course feed the alpaca and sheep for 100yen,
and pet them and the camel,
just be careful of spitting!
and pet them and the camel,
just be careful of spitting!
Dog Performance Show
The outside area is set up sort of as an New Zealand & Australian area
(they have flags all around haha).
That is because they hold New Zealand farm show with sheep dogs.
(they have flags all around haha).
That is because they hold New Zealand farm show with sheep dogs.
πDog Performance Show: 12:30 & 3:00pm
πNEW ANIMAL FRIENDS in ROCKY VALLEYπ
The newest main attraction of the new area and animals
are the 3 timber wolves to come to Kobe Animal KingdomπΊ
are the 3 timber wolves to come to Kobe Animal KingdomπΊ
We tried to figure out who was the leader but couldn't,
mostly because they were all running around equally all over the place
not really following any lead.
The zookeepers said they got them from a different zoo
and were so happy how quickly they adjusted.
mostly because they were all running around equally all over the place
not really following any lead.
The zookeepers said they got them from a different zoo
and were so happy how quickly they adjusted.
Our American buddy,
the American black bearπ»π
the American black bearπ»π
There were 2 of these cuties and apparently they love playing with people
and will put their paw on the window with you.
They didn't do it for us but if you go maybe you'll get lucky
and have a lil connectionπ
and will put their paw on the window with you.
They didn't do it for us but if you go maybe you'll get lucky
and have a lil connectionπ
There are also beautiful cougars, eagles, beavers, and prairie dogs
within the Rocky Valley area.
EATS
When you're ready for a break,
a buffet lunch is served in the Flower Forest restaurant
where you are surrounded by greenery and flowers.
You can also just grab a snack or drink in the cafe that's also there.
within the Rocky Valley area.
EATS
a buffet lunch is served in the Flower Forest restaurant
where you are surrounded by greenery and flowers.
You can also just grab a snack or drink in the cafe that's also there.
SOUVENIRS
Not sure why,
but capybara are very popular in Japan.
When asked what was one of the most popular food souvenirs,
but capybara are very popular in Japan.
When asked what was one of the most popular food souvenirs,
the staff told us these capybara cookies are probably the most sold.
We wanted to know more about nonfood souvenirs though,
and we were directed to these cuties!
and we were directed to these cuties!
Kobe Animal Kingdom considers the red panda and lemer
(along with their shoebill bird) sort of the representation animals of the zoo.
(along with their shoebill bird) sort of the representation animals of the zoo.
So you will be sure to find LOTS of animal friends here!
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π»Kobe Animal Kingdom (η₯ζΈγ©γγΆγ€ηε½)
π’7 Chome-1-9 Minatojima Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
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π’7 Chome-1-9 Minatojima Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
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πMonorail Port Liner to Kei Computer-Mae Station
⏰Weekdays: 10:00 to 17:00 (Entrance available until 16:30)
⏰Weekdays: 10:00 to 17:00 (Entrance available until 16:30)
Weekends: 10:00 to 17:30 (until 17:00)
Winter (Dec.~Feb.)
Weekdays: 10:00am~16:40 (until 16:00)
Weekdays: 10:00am~16:40 (until 16:00)
Weekends: 10:00 to 17:00 (until 16:30)
Closed: every Thursday
π΄Adult (Jr. high and above) 1,800 yen, Middle School 1,000 yen
π΄Adult (Jr. high and above) 1,800 yen, Middle School 1,000 yen
Children (4 years & 5) 300 yen, Senior citizens (65 years+) 1,300 yen
π078-302-8899
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