What other travelers are saying about Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden
The Fukuoka City Zoo is a zoo operated by the city of Fukuoka. Children can enter for free. We are foreigners, but we were very grateful to be able to take advantage of the free admission benefit. We think it's a wonderful welfare policy, worthy of a developed country, to offer free admission to a place like a zoo, which is enjoyed by children. The admission fee for accompanying adults is also affordable. The zoo is spacious and has a lot to see. There is a wide variety of animals, and the layout is suitable for walking, so we were very satisfied. Although it was difficult to visit during the hot weather, it would be a great place to visit in the spring or fall.
Overall, the Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden is a great place to spend a few hours. It's a beautiful park with a variety of animals and plants to see. The staff is friendly and the grounds are well-maintained.
Here are some of the highlights of my visit:
The park is surrounded by trees and feels like you're in the middle of a forest.
The admission price is very reasonable at only 600 yen.
There are several different zones to explore, including a botanical garden and a zoo.
The terrain is hilly, but there are lifts available to help you get around.
There are many different vantage points where you can see the animals up close.
The gift shop is full of cute souvenirs, including animal-themed stickers and stuffed animals.
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
The zoo is located a short bus ride from Yakuin-Odori Station.
The park is open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, and closed on Mondays.
It's best to visit in the morning or early afternoon, as the animals tend to be more active then.
Wear comfortable shoes, as you'll be doing a lot of walking.
Bring a water bottle, as there are no water fountains inside the park.
I would definitely recommend visiting the Fukuoka Municipal Zoo and Botanical Garden if you're in the area. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
-Visited on a Sunday and it was not that crowded
-Easy access from Yakuin-odour station by bus or walking 15mins.
-Lift access available at the entrance and slopes around the park for those that have strollers and wheelchair
-It was easy to get tickets from the machine at the entrance
-It was a great experience with a variety of animals and pretty flowers.
-The park size is kinda big but there are benches across the park for visitors to rest. -One of the main foodcourt is outside the exit but there are small carts and cafe selling food and drinks around the park.
-The main souvenir shop is located right outside the exit.
-There’s mini park rides for kids.
-The birds section was closed due to bird flu.
Well laid out and clean. I hope the animals are happy here. Lion and tiger cages were very sparse, and hippo looked bored. Anyway, as far as family time out looks great. Children were very excited. Nice play ground at the top with a children's size big wheel etc. Very colourful and cheery. In the botanical gardens, the roses looked beautiful and the greenhouse lovely. For the admission price I'd say good value for money. Just a few minutes walk away nice view of city from the car park
