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Himeji City Zoo, Himeji

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Zoo Zoo / Aquarium

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Take the family to Himeji City Zoo to observe a variety of exotic animals, including lions, penguins, giraffes, and elephants. You'll also have the opportunity to meet some more domesticated creatures at the animal encounters section, including rabbits, sheep, pigs, and guinea pigs. You can touch and pet the domesticated and farm animals, although only for two short sessions each day. Unfortunately, the zoo has no dedicated souvenir or gift shop, but bring along some change in case you'd like something from the onsite vending machines. To visit Himeji City Zoo and get the most from your holiday in Himeji, create itinerary details personal to you using our Himeji road trip planner .

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Himeji City Zoo Reviews

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3.7

• By kazamastar

  入園料はたったの200円！ 姫路城のついでに立ち寄ってみたら、白熊もいる、ライオンいる、キリンやゾウもいる。猛禽類や霊長類もいました。 とにかく色々な動物がいて、期待以上でした。 見た目こそ華やかさはありませんが、園内の動物はオールスター揃い。姫路城よりも楽しめるかもしれません。  more »

  Admission is only 200 yen! There is a white bear, there is a lion, and there is a giraffe and an elephant, too. There were raptors and primates, too. Anyway, there were various animals, and it exceeded the expectation. It doesn't look glamorous, but the animals in the park are all-star. You may be able to enjoy it more than Himeji Castle.
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• By Lucy W

  Do not go to this zoo!!! Polar bear pacing back and forth in 25°c heat, in a tiny cage. We did not go in after seeing this from outside.  more »

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• By Peta Baxter

  Wish I'd read reviews, just happened upon this nightmare while wandering through the castle grounds. Absolutely repulsive place. The animals are extremely distressed and no one is batting an eyelid. I've been getting by fine with the little bit of Japanese I know but the staff don't seem to process "refund" in any language. Disgusted I funded this place in anyway with my entry fee. Shut it down NOW.

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• By YsoFury

  worst zoo i went ever to...some animals have nearly NO space,animals whose need water have too less and everything looks old and dirty...the animals look very sick and nearly to their end...what the hell? entry is cheap(200yen) but please dont visit it,its not worth and shouldnt be supported! just go straight to the castle and skip this please

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