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Yokohama Zoo Zoorasia, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

This video, titled "Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA" (よこはま動物園ズーラシア), was released by "CityOfYokohama."
It introduces the amazing animals and exciting events at Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA.
There are three zoos in Yokohama, Kanagawa, located in Japan's Kanto region: Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA, Nogeyama Zoological Gardens, and Kanazawa Zoological Gardens.
Of these, Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA is famous for being one of the largest zoos in Japan.

There are also restaurants, cafes, and stores in the park, so animal lovers can enjoy themselves all day long.
The video introduces cute newborn animals, crowd favorites, and exciting events.

Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2019, was created based on the concept of "symbiosis of life and harmony with nature."
The zoo has been managed with the hope that by recreating an environment where the animals are comfortable, visitors will be able to see them in their natural state.

(Prince) Rajkumar, an Indian elephant that has been entertaining visitors since the park opened, is introduced at 1:59 in the video.
You can also see a baby Francois' leaf monkey in the video.

ZOORASIA - Events, Tours, and More!

Image of a bird show at Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORAISA
Photo:A bird show at Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORAISA

At Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA, there is also a bird show where you can interact with birds, as can be seen at 3:04 in the video.
At Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA, there is also a bird show where you can interact with birds, as can be seen at 3:04 in the video.
There's also "Night ZOORASIA" where you can see nocturnal animals being active, and "ZOORASIA Night Market" where you can enjoy animal print illuminations and gourmet food, held on a regular basis.
This can be seen at 3:23 in the video.

At Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA, you can feed horses, ride horses, and enjoy other hands-on experiences.
There's also a "Kitchen Tour" held every Saturday.
During this free tour, visitors can see how food is prepared for the animals in the zoo.
Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA is surrounded by Yokohama Animal Forest Park (横浜動物の森公園) and Korokoro Lawn (ころころ広場), making it a wide-area park.

There are also many hotels and other lodging facilities around the park, making it a great place for families with small children to stay the night.

Interact With the Animals at Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA!

Image of a lion
Photo:A lion

Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA exhibits 750 animals of approximately 100 species, divided into eight zones according to climate zone and region.
These zones are: "Asian Tropical Forest," "Subarctic Forest," "Oceania Grassland," "Central Asian Highland," "Japanese Countryside," "Amazon Jungle," "African Tropical Rainforest," and "African Savanna.

The animals you can see at Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA (Non-comprehensive list)
In addition to the rare Okapi and the endangered Sumatran tiger, you can also see Asiatic lions, horses, elands, giant anteaters, Steller's sea eagles, giraffes, Oriental storks, chimpanzees, cheetahs, proboscis monkeys, Japanese macaques, Japanese black bears, Eastern Black Rhinoceroses, Arabian camels, polar bears, Japanese raccoon dogs, Bornean orangutans, Malayan tapirs, red pandas, and more.

Access to Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA and Other Important Information

Please note that pets are not allowed in the park.
That being said, certified service dogs are allowed to enter the park, although access to some areas of the park may be restricted.

◇Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA◇
【Hours】9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
【Advance Reservations】Advance reservations are required for admission on weekends and holidays
【Closures】Tuesdays (or the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday), year-end and New Year holidays
【Address】1175-1 Kamishiranecho, Asahi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 241-0001
【Park Map】An English version of the map of the zoo can be found on the official website
【Access】Accessible by taxi from "Tsurugamine Station" or "Mitsukyo Station" on the Sotetsu Line. When accessing via JR/City Subway, take the bus bound for "Yokohama Zoo" (よこはま動物園, Yokohama Dobutsuen) from the south exit of Nakayama Station and get off at "Yokohama Zoo."
【Parking】Parking available for up to 2,200 vehicles: 1,000 yen per day, buses: 2,500 yen per day

Summary of Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA's Animals and Events

Image of the Tsushima leopard cat on the verge of extinction
Photo:The Tsushima leopard cat on the verge of extinction

In this article, we introduced the attractions of Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA.
Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA is also working to protect and breed animals, and has succeeded in repopulating the Tsushima Leopard Cat, which is said to be on the verge of extinction.

Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA also hopes to protect endangered species, which are expected to increase in number in the future.

【Official Website】Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA (Automatic translation tool available)
https://www.hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp/zoo/zoorasia/

【Tripadvisor】Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g298173-d561517-Reviews-Yokohama_Zoo_Zoorasia-Yokohama_Kanagawa_Prefecture_Kanto.html

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Last Updated : May. 5, 2023
Japan
鈴木 正孝(Masataka Suzuki)
A writer born and raised in Asakusa, Tokyo who loves traveling and novels
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