Shizuoka Hamamatsu
Hamamatsu Zoological Gardens
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 199 Kanzanji-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka 431-1209 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 40 min by Entetsu Bus no. 30 for Kanzanji Onsen from stop 1 at the Hamamatsu Station north exit bus terminal, then 2 min on foot from the Dobutsuen stop About 3 min from the Kanzanji Smart IC (ETC only), 15 min from the Hamamatsu-Nishi IC or 30 min from the Mikkabi IC on the Tomei Expressway Parking ¥200 per car (set your navigation to the zoo's main gate) |
| Hours | 9:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00; some animals go indoors from 16:00) |
| Closed | December 29–31 |
| Admission | Adult (high school and up) ¥500 Free for junior high school students and under, visitors 70 and over, and disability certificate holders with one carer. Annual pass ¥1,500 |
| Official site | hamazoo.net |
| Information checked on | October 23, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
-
フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti
IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)
- Where
- Penguin exhibit
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where |
|---|---|
| Mogu-Mogu Time (Humboldt Penguins) | 14:00 in front of the penguin exhibit (may be cancelled depending on the animals' condition) |
Highlights
- A municipal zoo beside Lake Hamana, next to Hamamatsu Flower Park. Free for junior high school students and under and visitors 70 and over
- The only zoo in Japan with golden lion tamarins, and one of the largest primate collections in the country
- Watch the Humboldt penguins eat at the daily 14:00 Mogu-Mogu Time
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Hamamatsu Zoological Gardens?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Hamamatsu Zoological Gardens?
- Adult (high school and up) ¥500 (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Hamamatsu Zoological Gardens?
- Yes: Mogu-Mogu Time (Humboldt Penguins). Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Hamamatsu Zoological Gardens?
- About 40 min by Entetsu Bus no. 30 for Kanzanji Onsen from stop 1 at the Hamamatsu Station north exit bus terminal, then 2 min on foot from the Dobutsuen stop, About 3 min from the Kanzanji Smart IC (ETC only), 15 min from the Hamamatsu-Nishi IC or 30 min from the Mikkabi IC on the Tomei Expressway, Parking ¥200 per car (set your navigation to the zoo's main gate).
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.