Nice family-oriented venue with many zones for relax. A regular tourist that is in Tokyo for just a few days would probably want to skip this venue, but if you are staying for a month - it might be worth visiting. Note that certain activities are happening in the morning and in the afternoon and if you go after 11:00 you may miss them. Also during lunch time (and early afternoon) most of the animals are relaxing under a shade and you can barely see them.
First, allow me to start on a positive note: Asian Tropical Forest is a well-maintained and clean zoo with many family-friendly amenities and picnic spaces. They boast a large variety of animals. HOWEVER... Some enclosures for larger mammals and birds with flight capabilities are disappointingly small for animals that naturally roam. Tama Zoo sets a commendable example by striving to create more natural and explorable environments for its larger animals.
It was particularly disheartening to see Asian Tropical Forest, given the vast land they have, opt for large parks, play areas, and expansive grassy fields for humans instead of larger enclosures for the animals. I believe the welfare of the animals should always take precedence, which I didn't feel was fully considered given their land use. For instance, there's a large field with a fake elephant enjoying a massive enclosure while the two real elephants share a cramped space (See in my pictures for an example).
I remain hopeful that as laws concerning animal welfare align more closely with global standards and with the resources available to them, Asian Tropical Forest will prioritize creating more animal-friendly environments.
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- Clean zoo
- Clean toilet
- Good atmosphere
- Friendly staff
- Food and drinks shop available
- Most animals are take rest when cold weather
- Clean walkway
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A Great Way to Spend time with family and friends here.
A great zoo with many animals you would not expect in Colorado, like tigers, elephants, giraffes, and many from warmer climates.
They also had penguins and grizzly bears. All habitats were educational and the overall scenery was great. Plenty of food options, we had pizza and meatballs, that can fill the youngest to oldest taste desires. All staff are willing to help and educate about the animals they are working with. A definite must for families with younger children, or those whom like getting some excise, fresh air, and see interesting animals.
Great experience for kids. Feels like a jungle safari than visiting a zoo. I was impressed by how elaborately the facility was built. The shade, rest area, and restrooms are clean and conveniently located at a short walk away. The roads are well-maintained and the paths are wide, making it easy to navigate even with strollers and wheelchairs.
Big zoo, a Great place to visit with family and friends. Quite far from Tokyo, You need to get by train and bus. The ticket is a responsible price.
Recommended to go if you love a quite place.
