Utsunomiya Zoo

  • Where

    Oya Area

  • What

    Activities

Walk on the Wild Side

Walk on the Wild Side
Walk on the Wild Side
Walk on the Wild Side

Located north of Utsunomiya City, the Utsunomiya Zoo is a privately-run animal and amusement park. The zoo has 90 species of animals on display and offers guests the opportunity to feed and interact with many of them. In addition to animals, guests can enjoy amusement park rides, which are suitable for children ages two and older.

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Entering the Park

At the ticketing counter, guests have the opportunity to purchase bags of food for the best chance of interacting with the animals.

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Feeding the Animals

Enjoy the many opportunities to feed the animals at this zoo.

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Large Animals

Come face-to-face with some of the largest predators in the world in a safe environment.

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Make Friends with the Monkeys

Walk among playful squirrel monkeys in an enclosed area. They’re known for being small and curious, so don’t be surprised if one of these monkeys jumps onto your shoulders!

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Up Close and Personal

Enjoy an up-close-and-personal encounter with a hippo under the watchful supervision of a zoo staff member.

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Play with an Elephant

Get close up and watch zoo staff splash the elephant with water and under supervision of zoo staff, you can also feed them for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

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Amusement Park

Enjoy fourteen exhilarating rides, located in the park for guests’ amusement. Tickets for rides are sold separately in the amusement park area.

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Gift Shop

Check out the gift shop for souvenirs to remember your visit!

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