Kobe Animal Kingdom Admission Ticket | Japan
Book your Kobe Animal Kingdom tickets online and enjoy up-close interactions with various animals in a convenient location just minutes from Kobe Sannomiya and Kobe Airport.
- Experience immersive exhibits that recreate natural habitats for animals
- Get up close and personal with a variety of animals, free of barriers
- Witness captivating animal performances like "Wings," where birds soar above
- See rare animals such as shoebill storks, pygmy hippos, and manul cats
- Conveniently located just 14 minutes from Kobe Sannomiya and 4 minutes from Kobe Airport
- Enjoy a weatherproof zoo experience with most exhibits indoors, perfect for rainy days
Attraction Tickets
| Attraction type | Zoos |
| Tour types | None |
| Transport convenience | Near airport |
Product Info
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— Facility Introduction —
The Kobe Animal Kingdom is a unique urban zoo on Kobe Port Island. With naturalistic exhibits, you can observe animals up close, living freely without cages or barriers. You can enjoy interactive experiences such as feeding capybaras or meeting rare animals. The zoo offers an indoor environment, making it ideal for visits, rain or shine.
— Important Info —
- Business hours: 10:00 am-5:00 pm (last admission at 4:30 pm)
- Closed: Every Thursday (except for public holidays, spring break, Golden Week, and summer vacation)
Please check here for more details on closed days.
Watch "Wings," a spectacular bird performance in the open sky
Feed capybaras, the ultimate healing animals, with their favorite bamboo leaves
Enjoy feeding adorable sheep during your visit
Important Info
Reminders
This ticket is only an admission ticket. Fees for feed and drinks in the park, souvenirs, and feeding experience are not included.
For seniors aged 65 and over, please present proof of age from a public institution (such as a passport).
Tickets for people with disabilities cannot be reserved online, so please present your disability certificate on-site before purchasing tickets.
It cannot be used on Thursdays when the park is closed. (Excluding holidays, spring break, Golden Week, summer vacation, and year-end and New Year holidays)
Tricycles, kickboards, trolleys, etc. are not allowed.
Please refrain from bringing dogs, cats, birds, and other animals into the park.
Please refrain from bringing in food other than those sold at our facility.
Please refrain from allowing children under elementary school age to enter the nursery school alone.
Please refrain from re-entering the park.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present your QR code on-site
Voucher Redemption Period
- Valid for redemption within 1month(s) from the date of issue; Invalid after expiration
Validity Period
- Valid for use within 1month(s) from the date of issue; Invalid after expiration
Experience Location
Location Name: Kobe Animal Kingdom front entrance
Address: 7-1-9 Minatojima Minamicho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0047- Business hours: 10:00 am-5:00 pm (last admission at 4:30 pm)
*Regular Closing Days: January 1st every year, every Thursday (except for public holidays, spring break, Golden Week, summer vacation, and the year-end and New Year holidays)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation is available for unused vouchers
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
Visitors to Kobe Animal Kingdom can enjoy unique, barrier-free animal encounters, allowing for close-up interactions. The park features immersive exhibits designed to mimic natural habitats. Highlights include captivating animal performances, such as the "Wings" show where birds fly freely, and opportunities to see rare species like shoebill storks and manul cats. It's an engaging experience for all ages.
To fully enjoy all the animal encounters, shows, and exhibits at Kobe Animal Kingdom, a recommended visiting duration is typically between 3 to 5 hours. This allows ample time to explore both the indoor and outdoor areas, attend a few animal performances, and participate in any available feeding experiences without feeling rushed.
Kobe Animal Kingdom is home to a diverse array of animals from around the world. You can find unique species like shoebill storks, pygmy hippos, and manul cats. The park offers immersive, barrier-free exhibits designed to replicate natural environments, such as the African Wetlands, Asian Forest, and Tropical Rain Forest zones, allowing close encounters with the animals in their recreated habitats.
Yes, Kobe Animal Kingdom is largely an indoor facility, making it an excellent weatherproof attraction. Most animal exhibits and interactive zones are housed indoors, providing a comfortable visiting experience regardless of rain or heat. This design ensures visitors can enjoy the animal encounters and performances year-round without being affected by external weather conditions.
Kobe Animal Kingdom is conveniently accessible via public transportation. From Kobe Sannomiya Station, you can take the Port Liner monorail to Keisanmae Station, which is a short walk from the entrance. The journey typically takes about 14 minutes. If you are arriving from Kobe Airport, the Port Liner journey is even shorter, approximately 4 minutes to Keisanmae Station.
Admission tickets for Kobe Animal Kingdom can be conveniently acquired through various online travel platforms. Booking through KKday allows you to secure your tickets in advance, often providing a smooth entry process by avoiding queues at the gate. This ensures a hassle-free start to your visit, letting you focus on enjoying the animal kingdom's unique experiences right away.
While Kobe Animal Kingdom itself does not have on-site accommodation, there are many convenient hotel options in the wider Kobe area. Visitors can find a range of hotels around Kobe Sannomiya Station or near Kobe Airport, both of which offer excellent public transport connections to the animal kingdom via the Port Liner monorail, ensuring easy access for your visit.
Yes, Kobe Animal Kingdom offers a variety of engaging interactive experiences and captivating animal performances. Visitors can enjoy up-close interactions with many animals, often in barrier-free environments allowing for direct engagement. Popular shows like "Wings" feature birds soaring overhead, and there are often opportunities for animal feedings, enhancing the immersive experience.
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