How much is admission to Chikozan Park Children's Zoo?

Adult (high school and up) ¥500 (as of October 23, 2026).

How do I get to Chikozan Park Children's Zoo?

Seibu Bus bound for Chikozan Koen from Sayamashi Station (West Exit) on the Seibu Shinjuku Line to the last stop, then a 5-minute walk, Or Seibu Bus bound for Saiboku Ham from Sayamashi Station (West Exit) to Uwajuku, then a 15-minute walk, By car: from the Sayama-Hidaka IC on the Ken-O Expressway, turn left at the Chikozan Koen Iriguchi intersection, then right at the Kodomo Dobutsuen sign (about 500 m), Free parking (75 cars at the zoo lot, 9:15–16:45).

Saitama Sayama

Chikozan Park Children's Zoo

African Penguin

At a glance

Address	864-1 Kashiwabara, Sayama, Saitama 350-1335
Getting there	Seibu Bus bound for Chikozan Koen from Sayamashi Station (West Exit) on the Seibu Shinjuku Line to the last stop, then a 5-minute walk Or Seibu Bus bound for Saiboku Ham from Sayamashi Station (West Exit) to Uwajuku, then a 15-minute walk By car: from the Sayama-Hidaka IC on the Ken-O Expressway, turn left at the Chikozan Koen Iriguchi intersection, then right at the Kodomo Dobutsuen sign (about 500 m) Free parking (75 cars at the zoo lot, 9:15–16:45)
Hours	9:30–16:30 (last entry 16:00)
Closed	Mondays (open if a public holiday; closed the following Tuesday instead) and Dec 29–Jan 1; check the official calendar
Admission	Adult (high school and up) ¥500 Free for elementary and junior high students and preschoolers. Annual pass: adult ¥1,500. Cash only
Official site	www.parks.or.jp/chikozan
Information checked on	October 23, 2026

Penguins you can see

African Penguin

ケープペンギン Spheniscus demersus

IUCN: CR (Critically Endangered)

Where

Penguin Beach

Highlights

African penguins from the South African coast live at Penguin Beach, built to mark the zoo's 30th anniversary
A shallow wading pool sits in front of Penguin Beach, where children can play in the water in summer
Admission is ¥500 for adults and free for children through junior high school at this municipal children's zoo

Nearby places

Hamura Zoo

Tokyo Hamura · about 14 km

1 penguin species

Saitama Children's Zoo

Saitama Higashimatsuyama · about 15 km

1 penguin species

Inokashira Park Zoo

Tokyo Musashino · about 26 km

1 penguin species

FAQ

How many penguin species are at Chikozan Park Children's Zoo?: 1 species: African Penguin.
How much is admission to Chikozan Park Children's Zoo?: Adult (high school and up) ¥500 (as of October 23, 2026).
How do I get to Chikozan Park Children's Zoo?: Seibu Bus bound for Chikozan Koen from Sayamashi Station (West Exit) on the Seibu Shinjuku Line to the last stop, then a 5-minute walk, Or Seibu Bus bound for Saiboku Ham from Sayamashi Station (West Exit) to Uwajuku, then a 15-minute walk, By car: from the Sayama-Hidaka IC on the Ken-O Expressway, turn left at the Chikozan Koen Iriguchi intersection, then right at the Kodomo Dobutsuen sign (about 500 m), Free parking (75 cars at the zoo lot, 9:15–16:45).

Sources

We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.