Chiba Zoological Park (千葉市動物公園)

Flow of the course

About this spot

This zoo lets you meet a wide variety of animals, including the red panda that became famous nationwide for standing upright. The grounds are not too large and are kept to a scale that is easy to walk around even with small children. The appeal is spending plenty of enjoyable time meeting animals before getting in the pool. Many of the exhibits are outdoors, so visiting in the cool morning hours makes for a comfortable look around.

Tips

Admission requires a separate fee. In summer the animals are often more active during the cooler hours, so touring right after opening is recommended. Some areas have little shade, so prepare a hat and sunscreen.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 30 minutes. The cool hours right after opening are recommended, as the animals are livelier

Access & map

280 Minamoto-cho, Wakaba-ku, Chiba City, Chiba 264-0037