What other travelers are saying about Noichi Zoological Park
I saw many unique animals. They looked pretty happy and active and some even came close or posed for pictures. I loved all the greenery and trees as well. It was raining so some exhibits were closed unfortunately.
This zoo is built at sunny side of hill. Its observation route is made rounding loose slope and very good long path on a walk. If you want to take it easy it is best. The animals are small ones and birds, large carnivorous animals are not there, a main display one is whale-headed stork. Their fur is very fine and well taken care of. They take very much relaxed and lying in the sun. There are clean and swept and have good ambience, having communal umrella stops in there in case of sudden rainfall. It has much worth to visit.
This is one of the nicer Japanese zoos, and a standout among provincial zoos. Although it isn't very large and can be viewed in an hour or two, most of the animals have decent space and are kept in open enclosures instead of cramped cages. They have some large fauna like chimps and giraffes and some unusual specimens including binturongs and bush dogs.
Most areas had no animal at all. Be aware they will start to close around 4 PM. After 4 PM, less animal to watch. So better to arrive early. Also I felt bad for some animals as they some have very limited space and display prisoners behaviros.
