Hiroshima Fukuyama
Fukuyama Zoo
Gentoo Penguin and Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 7276-1 Fukuda, Ashida-cho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima 720-1264 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | No public transport. About 30 minutes by car from JR Fukuyama Station (about 13.5 km), or from the Fukuyama-higashi and Fukuyama-nishi ICs on the Sanyo Expressway By taxi, about 5 km (15 minutes) from JR Tode or Shinichi Station Free parking for 700 cars (8:30–18:00) |
| Hours | 9:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00) |
| Closed | Tuesdays (the next day if Tuesday is a holiday) and 29 Dec–1 Jan |
| Admission | Ages 15 and up ¥520 Free for junior high school age and under, Fukuyama residents aged 65+, and visitors with a disability certificate plus one carer |
| Official site | www.fukuyamazoo.jp |
| Information checked on | October 23, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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ジェンツーペンギン Pygoscelis papua
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
- Where
- Penguin Zone
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フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti
IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)
- Where
- Penguin Zone (Humboldt Penguin House)
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where |
|---|---|
| Humboldt Penguin Feeding Time | Mon–Thu and weekends at 10:00 and 14:30 (about 5 min) at the Humboldt Penguin House; keepers talk while the penguins eat (cancelled in bad weather or for the birds' health) |
Highlights
- Home to gentoo and Humboldt penguins; the Humboldts are fed twice a day at the keeper-led Pakkun Time
- Admission is ¥520 for ages 15 and up, and free for children through junior high school
- Branded as Takao Fukuyama Zoo under a naming-rights deal; it sits in the countryside about 15 km northwest of Fukuyama Station and is best reached by car
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Fukuyama Zoo?
- 2 species: Gentoo Penguin, Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Fukuyama Zoo?
- Ages 15 and up ¥520 (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Fukuyama Zoo?
- Yes: Humboldt Penguin Feeding Time. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Fukuyama Zoo?
- No public transport. About 30 minutes by car from JR Fukuyama Station (about 13.5 km), or from the Fukuyama-higashi and Fukuyama-nishi ICs on the Sanyo Expressway, By taxi, about 5 km (15 minutes) from JR Tode or Shinichi Station, Free parking for 700 cars (8:30–18:00).
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.