How much is admission to Fukuoka Zoo?

Adult ¥600, High school student ¥300 (as of October 23, 2026).

How do I get to Fukuoka Zoo?

About 15 minutes on foot from Exit 2 of Yakuin-odori Station (Subway Nanakuma Line), or Nishitetsu bus 56 or 58 from Yakuin-odori to the Dobutsuen-mae stop (about 6 minutes), Bus 58 from Yakuin Station (Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line) takes about 10 minutes; bus 58 from Hakata Station or 56/57 from Tenjin about 20 minutes, Parking ¥500 per car; the lot fills quickly on weekends and holidays, so public transport is recommended.

Fukuoka Chuo-ku, Fukuoka

Fukuoka Zoo

Humboldt Penguin

At a glance

Address	1-1 Minamikoen, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0037
Getting there	About 15 minutes on foot from Exit 2 of Yakuin-odori Station (Subway Nanakuma Line), or Nishitetsu bus 56 or 58 from Yakuin-odori to the Dobutsuen-mae stop (about 6 minutes) Bus 58 from Yakuin Station (Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line) takes about 10 minutes; bus 58 from Hakata Station or 56/57 from Tenjin about 20 minutes Parking ¥500 per car; the lot fills quickly on weekends and holidays, so public transport is recommended
Hours	9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Closed	Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday) and December 29 to January 1
Admission	Adult ¥600 High school student ¥300 Free for junior high school students and younger, and for residents of Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, Kumamoto and Kagoshima cities aged 65+. 20% off for groups of 30+ or with a Fukuoka subway one-day pass
Official site	zoo.city.fukuoka.lg.jp
Information checked on	October 23, 2026

Penguins you can see

Humboldt Penguin

フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti

IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)

Where

Penguin area in the South Garden (large and small pools)

Count

30

Highlights

The official site lists the names, sexes and birthdates of all 30 Humboldt penguins, so you can try to pick out individuals
Two young females, Sesame and Tsukushi, joined from Ise Sea Paradise in April 2026
The keepers' Sunday Zoo Spot Guide rotates through the animals, with Humboldt penguin sessions on some weeks; free admission for junior high students and younger

Nearby places

Marine World Uminonakamichi

Fukuoka Higashi-ku, Fukuoka · about 11 km

1 penguin species

Kurume Bird Center

Fukuoka Kurume · about 30 km

1 penguin species

Shimonoseki Aquarium Kaikyokan

Yamaguchi Shimonoseki · about 65 km

5 penguin species

FAQ

How many penguin species are at Fukuoka Zoo?: 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
How much is admission to Fukuoka Zoo?: Adult ¥600, High school student ¥300 (as of October 23, 2026).
How do I get to Fukuoka Zoo?: About 15 minutes on foot from Exit 2 of Yakuin-odori Station (Subway Nanakuma Line), or Nishitetsu bus 56 or 58 from Yakuin-odori to the Dobutsuen-mae stop (about 6 minutes), Bus 58 from Yakuin Station (Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line) takes about 10 minutes; bus 58 from Hakata Station or 56/57 from Tenjin about 20 minutes, Parking ¥500 per car; the lot fills quickly on weekends and holidays, so public transport is recommended.

Sources

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