Zoo & Aquarium · Port Island (Kobe)

Kobe Animal Kingdom 神戸どうぶつ王国

Mostly indoor, flower-filled animal park on Port Island where visitors meet free-roaming capybaras, kangaroos, birds and other animals up close.

Hours10:00-17:00

ClosedThursdays

PriceAdult (13+): ¥2,400
Child: ¥1,300

Getting thereKeisan Kagaku Center Station (Port Liner), 1 min walk

Time needed2-3 hours

Best timeWeekday mornings; any weather

Address9, 7-1-1 Minatojima Minamimachi, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047

Websitekobe-oukoku.com

About

Kobe Animal Kingdom is a weatherproof zoo built around large greenhouses full of flowers. Many animals, including capybaras, kangaroos, sloths and birds, roam freely or sit behind low barriers, and feeding is encouraged at set points. Bird flight shows and an outdoor area with elephants and pygmy hippos complete the visit. It is right next to a Port Liner station.

Highlights

Free-roaming capybaras, kangaroos and lemurs
Bird of prey and flying bird shows
Indoor flower gardens, good on rainy days
Pygmy hippos and Asian elephants

Tips

Closed Thursdays (except holidays and peak seasons)
Bring 100-yen coins for animal feed
Weekdays are much calmer

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