What other travelers are saying about Osaka Tennoji Zoo
Some animals appear to be suffering from the heat, but the zoo is well-maintained with excellent facilities and cleanliness. The food options are good, and the food vending machines are easy to use. There are food trucks throughout the park.
⭐️Very affordable price! Only 500¥
This is a great zoo that's easy to get to, as it's located near the station and close to a park and Tsutenkaku Tower. There are many different zones inside, making it a nice spot to visit on weekends with family or friends.
The animals looked depressed and sad, a lot of them clawing at the doors desperate to get out (pictures attached). One of the animals' underbelly was covered in sores (picture attached). The enclosures are too small. I was quite sad after watching them desperate to escape. They shouldn't be in there. It was clean with clear paths and lots of toilets throughout that park. Staff were nice. The matcha dipping dots were nice.
The saddest and worst zoo I've ever seen. Really disappointed. Don't be fooled by the cheap tickets, this is absolutely not worth a cent. Tiny cages, dirty and sickly looking animals, no regard for animal welfare at all.
I'm still not sure what was the worst: the eagle barely able to spread his wings in his cage, the depressed monkey trying to hide in a corner of his cage, the possibly dead rodent in one of the cages being cautiously investigated by the very beetles that were supposed to be its food, or the fact that the Japanese seemed to be ok with it all?
It's animal abuse, plain and simple. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go cry in the shower.
Under construction. Clean restrooms. Animals are getting better cages. Polar bear, Hippo, giraffe, monkeys… gift shop also very good. Cafeteria also served Japanese food. Lots of snacks around the park. ¥500 entrance.