Question 1

How do I get there from Morioka Station?

Accepted Answer

A bus for the zoological park runs from stand 5 at the east exit of Morioka Station and takes about 40 minutes (an irregular service, mainly at weekends and on public holidays). By car it is about 20 minutes from Morioka Station. When using satellite navigation, we recommend entering Morioka City Zoological Park car park.

Question 2

Can I meet or feed the animals?

Accepted Answer

Feeding the Japanese macaques, goats, sheep, cattle, llamas and alpacas (100 yen) is available every day. At weekends there are further programmes such as pony riding and special feeding sessions. Please see the event information on the official website for details.

Question 3

What are ZOOMO's opening hours and closed days?

Accepted Answer

In the regular season (April to October) it opens 9:30-16:30, and in the winter season (November to March) 10:00-16:00. It has been open all year since 2023. Hours can change in busy periods, so please check the official website before visiting.

Question 4

When is the best season to visit?

Accepted Answer

Spring (April and May), when the animals are lively, and autumn (September and October), when the leaves turn and the weather is comfortable, are both recommended. In spring you can watch the animals amid fresh greenery. Summer is busy but the animals are active.

Question 5

What is there to enjoy in winter (November to March)?

Accepted Answer

There are programmes you will not find elsewhere, such as the winter-only guided viewing of hibernating Asian black bears. Please dress warmly.

Question 6

Are there places to eat and shops?

Accepted Answer

Inside the park there is the pizza stand ZOOTPIZZA and the cafe ZOOCafe TekuTeku for sweets. The park's own souvenir shop, asHiato by ZOOMO, also sells original goods.

Question 7

How do I get around the park?

Accepted Answer

The grounds are extensive, undulating satoyama covering about eight times the area of the Tokyo Dome. Single-seat scooters, ZOOMO-BILE (no licence needed, age 18 and over), have been introduced to make getting around easy. Pushchairs are also lent out at ZOOMO STATION.

Question 8

When is it busiest?

Accepted Answer

Golden Week and the summer holidays (July and August) are especially busy. At weekends the busiest time is 10:00-14:00. To avoid the crowds, come just after opening (9:30-10:00) or after 14:00.

Question 9

What animals can I see?

Accepted Answer

About 300 animals of some 60 species are kept here. The satoyama area has familiar Japanese animals and the savannah area African animals at close range. Kangaroo Hill, where you go into the same space as the kangaroos, and the farm area where you can meet goats, sheep, cattle, llamas and alpacas are both popular.

Question 10

How many parking spaces are there, and how much?

Accepted Answer

There is space for 472 cars and 5 large vehicles. The charge is 300 yen for a car and 1,000 yen for a large vehicle. A link on the official website shows how full the car park is.

Question 11

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

70-1 Shimotorita, Shinjo, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture

Question 12

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

Question 13

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Please check the official website for the latest information.

Question 14

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Open all year since 2023 (please see the official website for details).

Question 15

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Regular season (April to October) 9:30-16:30; winter season (November to March) 10:00-16:00.

Question 16

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 40 minutes by bus for the zoological park from stand 5 at the east exit of Morioka Station (running mainly at weekends and on public holidays). By car, about 20 minutes from Morioka Station, or about 40 minutes from Morioka IC on the Tohoku Expressway. Parking for 472 cars (300 yen per car).

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