Okinawa Zoo & Museum

Established in 1972, Okinawa Zoo is Japan's southernmost full-scale zoo. It includes giraffes, elephants, hippos, and other popular animals, and they also exhibit animals unique to Okinawa. The children's science museum―Wonder Museum―is Okinawa's first museum for kids where children (and of course adults as well) can enjoy learning about science. The facility also includes a Children's Center that focuses on volunteer work.

The zoo occasionally holds traditional Ryukyu horse racing, which is said to have a history of about 300 years starting from the Ryukyu Kingdom era up until the period before World War II.
At the museum, special exhibits, events, and workshops are held based on themes of science, art, and philosophy to stimulate the minds of children.
Then, during the summer season, visitors can experience "Satur-zoo Night" when the zoo is open until 9:00 pm every Saturday, so you have a rare chance to see how the animals behave at night.

【General Admission】
Adult: ¥500
High School & Junior High School: ¥200
Age 4 and up~Elementary School: ¥100
Small Children (up to age 3): Free

【Large Group Admission】
Adult: ¥400
High School & Junior High School: ¥150
Age 4 and up~Elementary School: ¥80
Small Children (up to age 3): Free

【Animal Feeding Time】
・Morning Hours
Hippos　10:30 daily
Kangaroos　11:00 daily
・After Lunch
Ussuri Brown Bear　14:00 SAT & SUN
Elephants 16:30-16:45 daily
・After Snack Time
Ryukyu Flying Fox　16:00 daily
Anteater　15:00 daily

【Petting Zoo】　
Feed the Animals: ¥100/ SAT, SUN, Japanese public holidays　
■11:00
■15:00
※Until food runs out.
※There is a resting period during weekdays.

【Feed the Animals!】
・Elephants: ¥200/ SAT, SUN, Japanese public holidays　
11:00-12:00/15:30-16:00

・Horses: SAT, SUN, Japanese public holidays　
11:00-12:00/14:00-17:00

・Giraffes: ¥100/ SUN
11:00-13:00/15:00-17:00

・Monkey: ¥100/ SUN　
15:00-15:30 (First 30 people)

【Horseback Riding】
¥500 for one time around the field/ SAT, SUN, Japanese public holidays
11:00-12:00/14:00-17:00

【Elephant's Walk Around the Park】
Only during weekdays!!
15:30-16:20
Look for them in the grassy area next to Wonder Museum, around 15:30!
※Their walk schedule may change depending on the weather and physical condition.
※No walks during spring and winter.

【Pond Fishing Area】
10:00-17:00/ SAT, SUN, Japanese public holidays
Sign-ups finish at 16:30
Every 4th Sunday is Pond Fishing Tournament!
Morning Tournament @ 10:00-
Afternoon Tournament @ 12:30-

【Kiddie Rides】
Hours/ 9:30-17:00
Mini Car　¥100/ 1 time
Kiddie Train Ride　¥200/ 1 time
Merry-go-round　¥200/ 1 time
3D Theater (15-min) ¥300