Morioka City Zoo ZOOMO (盛岡市動物公園ZOOMO)

Flow of the course

About this spot

Morioka City Zoo ZOOMO (盛岡市動物公園ZOOMO), which relocated to Morioka's Tonan district in 2023, is a family-friendly zoo where you can see a diverse range of animals including giraffes, red pandas, and raptors up close. The grounds feature gentle terrain and easy-to-navigate paths, making it comfortable to stroll with a stroller. Exhibits showcase animals in ways that closely resemble their natural habitats, and the cool morning hours offer the most active animal behavior for enjoyable observation. Its proximity to Tonan Central Park Pool makes it a convenient first stop of the day. During summer vacation season, the zoo is busy with families, so arriving just after opening is recommended.

Tips

Multiple parking areas are available, but weekend parking fills quickly during summer holidays—arriving at opening time is advisable. While the zoo has shops and vending machines, it's more convenient to plan lunch at Aeon Mall Morioka South, which you'll visit next. Stroller and wheelchair rentals are also available.

Best time to visit

Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes required. The cool morning hours before temperatures rise are ideal for observing active animal behavior.

Access & map

Postal Code 020-0803, Iwate Prefecture, Morioka City, Shinjō Shimohachikodan 60-18