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Tennōji Zoo

, Osaka, Osaka

Description

Tennōji Zoo is spread over 11ha in Osaka's Tennōji Park. It is one of Japan's oldest zoos and home to about 1,000 animals from 180 species. Among them many are from African Savanna style of habitat (lion, hyena, zebra, rhino, eland, etc.) or from the Asian Tropical Rainforest. There is also a reptile house and an aviary.

Access & Transport

The zoo is located in the Tennoji ward, 2km southeast of Namba station. The Tennōji tain and metro station (incl. Midosuji and Tanimachi lines) is right by the Tenshiba gate, at the southeast corner of the park and the Shinsekai Gate (western side) is equidistant (3mins walk) from the Ebisucho Station (Hankaidenki-Hankai tram and Sakaisuji metro lines) and Dobutsuen-Mae Station. There are some parking spaces within Tennoji Park.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with an exploration of the Shinsekai neighbourhood, including possibly the Tsutenkaku Tower and the Shitennō temple

Meta review

The online reviews for this zoo are average. It is described as well maintained but quite small and lacking in terms of animals. The main drawback is the small enclosures for many animals and visitors mention that they would not mind paying more in order for those to be larger. Favourites include the polar bear and red panda, and quite a few people are disappointed when they realize there are no longer any elephants.

Environmental & Social

Not much info relating to conservation efforts and enclosures appear to be small on average.

Conclusion

Tennōji Zoo makes for a good alternative away from cultural attractions or shopping, especially for families with younger children, but the zoo is a little behind the time by international standards and needs to up its game in terms of enclosure and conservation pedigree before we can recommend it. At the moment it sits squarely as an attraction aimed at local or regional residents.

Key positive

Family-friendly option

Cheap entrance fee

Key negative

Some enclosure upgrading is required

The concept of zoos is debatable

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed for NYE break on 29 Dec - 01 Jan. Last admission is 1h before closing

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Monday09:30 - 17:00

Tuesday09:30 - 17:00

Wednesday09:30 - 17:00

Thursday09:30 - 17:00

Friday09:30 - 17:00

Saturday09:30 - 17:00

Sunday09:30 - 17:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
JP¥500
Adult
12 - 64
JP¥500
Child
6 - 11
JP¥200
Infant
0 - 5
JP¥0
Age threshold is "Elementary and junior high school"

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