Osaka Tennoji Zoo
A zoo with a history of over 110 years.
The "ecological exhibits," which recreate the natural habitats of animals, such as the African savanna zone, are very popular.
Tennoji Zoo opened in 1915 and boasts a long history of over 110 years. Within its approximately 11-hectare grounds, the zoo houses around 1,000 animals of about 170 species, including lions, chimpanzees, polar bears, and the drill, a unique animal with a completely black face that can only be seen at Tennoji Zoo in Japan. The zoo features "ecological exhibits" that recreate the animals' natural habitats as closely as possible, showcasing the animals' lives in those environments. These include the Reptile Ecology House (IFA), home to the near-threatened Japanese pond turtle; the "Penguin Park & Sea Lion Wharf," where visitors can see penguins and sea lions swimming freely in a marine landscape; and "Bird World," where visitors can observe the diverse ecosystems of birds adapted to various environments up close. Despite being in the heart of the city, visitors can encounter a variety of animals.
Basic information
- Restaurant Available
- Parking Available
- Business hours
- 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:00 PM)
- Holidays
- Monday (if it is a national holiday, the following day), New Year’s holidays (December 29th to January 1st)
- Price
- Adults: 800 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen, Annual pass (adults): 3,200 yen, (elementary and junior high school students): 800 yen
*Preschool children, children residing or attending school in Osaka City, and elementary and junior high school students attending Osaka City schools (including those outside the city) (proof of enrollment required).
Free admission for residents of Osaka City aged 65 and over (proof required) and those with a disability certificate (proof required).
- Access
- 5 minute walk from Dobutsuen-mae Station on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line and Midosuji Line5 minute walk from Ebisucho Station on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line10 minute walk from JR Tennoji Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line and Tanimachi Line
- Address
- 1-108 Chausuyamacho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka
- Telephone
- 06-6771-8401
- Fax
- 06-6772-4633
- URL
- https://www.tennojizoo.jp/
