Kyoto City Zoo
京都市動物園
Japan's second oldest zoo, renovated in 2015, offers a compact animal experience and a unique observation wheel.
What it is
- Opened in April 1903 as Kyoto City Memorial Zoo.
- Second oldest zoo in Japan.
- Also known as Okazaki Zoo.
- Underwent a full renovation completed in November 2015.
What to see
- Animals including lions and gorillas.
- Observation wheel designated as a tangible cultural property.
- Library Cafe accessible without zoo admission.
Getting there
- Located in Okazaki Park, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City.
- Near Heian Jingu Shrine and Nanzen-ji Temple.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
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