Kobe Animal Kingdom
Peace of mind even in the rain! Encounter animals in this theme park full of excitement and comfort
This huge all-weather facility is based on the theme of coexistence between flowers, animals, and people. Here, you can encounter creatures at a surprisingly close distance.
Vivid flowers bloom in the Inside Park, which recreates the jungles of the tropics, and birds freely flutter around overhead. In the Outside Park, you can see capybaras, squirrels, sheep, and penguins relaxing very close to you.
The greatest attraction of this “kingdom” is meeting the animals. It offers not only feeding experiences, but also holds an abundance of events that allow visitors to directly touch animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. You can even try riding a camel or a horse. You can also enjoy dynamic shows on the Performance Field, including the Free Flight Bird Performance.
Other fun activities include taking a breather in a restaurant or cafe surrounded by plants, and searching for your favorite item in the souvenir shop, full of Kobe Animal Kingdom’s original products. You can easily spend time here when it rains, so make the most of a day out with peace of mind, even if you have small children.
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Basic information
- Zip code
- 〒650-0047
- Address
- 7-1-9 Minatojimaminami-machi, Chuo-ku Kobe-shi 兵庫県
- Telephone Number
- 078-302-8899
- Opening times
- 10:00–17:00
*Kobe Animal Kingdom may close at 18:00 on occasions such as Obon (festival in mid-August).
See the official website for more details. - Closed
- Thursdays
*Open on public holidays, Golden Week, and summer vacation - Fees
- Adults (junior high school and older): 2,200 yen
Elementary school students: 1,200 yen
Ages 4 & 5: 500 yen (age 3 and under: free)
Age 65 and over: 1,600 yen (please present an official document that can be used to prove your age)
*Discounts are available for persons with disabilities and groups. See the official website for more details. - Access (car)
- From the Osaka area: Approx. 15 mins from the Ikutagawa entrance/exit on the Hanshin Expressway Kobe Route / approx. 20 mins from the Sumiyoshihama entrance/exit on the Hanshin Expressway Wangan Route
From the Akashi area: Approx. 20 mins from the Kyobashi entrance/exit on the Hanshin Expressway Kobe Route - Access (public transport)
- A very short walk from the Port Liner Keisan Kagaku Center (Kobe Animal Kingdom, Fugaku Mae) Station
*There is a bus that travels from the front of Sannomiya Station (in front of Kobe Hankyu) to Kobe Animal Kingdom on weekends and public holidays - Parking
- 880 regular cars: weekdays 700 yen; weekends and public holidays: 1,000 yen (24 hours)
13 buses: 2,000 yen (24 hours)
