This zoo is one of the best and most exceptional attractions I’ve visited in Kobe—truly a worthwhile trip. It boasts a wide variety of animals, with thoughtfully designed enclosures that allow for remarkably close interactions. There are several feeding and petting sessions available, though these require queuing. To make the most of your visit, I highly recommend arriving early or prioritizing these activities upon arrival.
This place is surprisingly large and features both indoor and outdoor exhibitions. A significant portion of the zoo is indoors, so even if it rains, you can still enjoy your visit. On average, you can expect to spend at least two hours here, given the number of attractions and interactive opportunities.
One of the standout highlights is the Shoebill. Seeing this fascinating creature up close is a rare treat and definitely something you shouldn’t miss. Another unique experience is the Camel Ride, which is quite popular. It costs about 800 yen, but sessions are limited, so plan ahead if you’re interested!
Beautifully run park!
The animals are given ample space to amble about and interact with the visitors.
Kids were excited to feed the various animals such as the kangaroos, alpacas and deer.
The species kept here are unique and given alot free space to climb about among the visitors, and be pet or fed by visitors.
Definitely worth it to visit the Animal Kingdom if you are in the region. No regrets.
Get Closer Than Ever is is an amazing place to see animals up close! They have big, open spaces where the animals can roam, so you can really see them in their natural habitat.
You can get super close to the animals, like standing a few feet from a lion or watching monkeys swing above you. It's awesome! They also have lots of places where you can feed the animals, like giraffes and penguins. It's so much fun!
There are tons of paths to walk on, so you can explore and see all sorts of animals. And if you want to learn more, the zookeepers are always happy to answer questions.
The zoo is the perfect place to have an amazing day with your family and see some incredible animals!
One of the best animal seeing experiences I've ever had. Many of the animals aren't behind the cages and you get to see them close up.
Highly recommend this spot for anyone travelling to Kobe. Will roughly take 3+ hours to see and explore everything.
You can even pat the Capybaras without waiting in a queue.
We stopped in after seeing this pop up on Google. It’s a wonderful nature center/ zoo right off the train with a variety of animals from all over the world. Some definitely seemed out of place for the season (it was hot and the bears and wolves were panting), but overall very well constructed for a visit! I would say some animals could use a bit more room (like the tapirs), but overall they all looked well cared for and the keepers were all happy and helpful. The shoebill was indeed a sight to see! Very unique. So were the close encounters with the red panda, macaw, and the river otters. It wasn’t too busy and while there were many parents with kids, I thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend for adults and kids alike. Takes about a leisurely 2-3 hours or a quick hour of walking quickly to explore.
