Noichi Zoological Park of Kochi Prefecture

高知県立のいち動物公園
Animal park with rich nature and relaxing atmosphere
Visitors can see the animals in their lively activities in a natural environment on the large grounds.Admission is free for those under 18 years of age, and there are events where visitors can interact with the animals and feed them.Of course, there are cute animals such as the red panda, but you can also meet a wide variety of animals living in the tropics, jungles, and African savannas, etc.
The well-moving shoebills (which are famous for rarely moving...) are also popular.
The park also has a restaurant, a grassy playground, and a fun and educational animal science museum, making for a full day of fun.
It was also ranked No. 1 in TripAdvisor Japan's Zoos and Aquariums Ranking 2020.
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Address 高知県香南市野市町大谷738
Telephone Number 0887-56-3500
Business Hours9:30-17:00 *entry until 16:00
Days Closed for BusinessMondays (or the following day if the Monday is a national holiday)
Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 - January 1)
PriceAdults 470 yen
Free for children under 18 and high school students and younger
DirectionsApprox. 20 min. by car from Nankoku IC of Kochi Expressway
Approx. 10 min. by car from Kochi Ryoma Airport
JR Dosan Line→Tosa Kuroshio Railway Gomen-Nahari Line, get off at Noichi Station, approx. 20 min. walk
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