Nagano Iida
Iida City Zoo
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 33 Ogimachi, Iida, Nagano 395-0046 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | The municipal Ogimachi car park next to the zoo is free for the first 2 hours; the Iida City Hall car park can be used on weekends and holidays only |
| Hours | 9:00–16:30 |
| Closed | Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday), the day after a public holiday, and the New Year holidays |
| Admission | Free admission |
| Official site | iidazoo.jp |
| Information checked on | October 23, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti
IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)
Highlights
- A free city-park zoo in central Iida, home to 191 animals of 39 species (as of March 2025)
- Plants grow in the penguin exhibit, and in the breeding season the birds carry grass and twigs to their burrows; after pool cleaning or feeding they often swim fast and porpoise
- Since 2026 the zoo has held a Penguin Fest around World Penguin Day (April 25), with keeper-guided feeding sessions and penguin lectures
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Iida City Zoo?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Iida City Zoo?
- Free admission (as of October 23, 2026).
- How do I get to Iida City Zoo?
- The municipal Ogimachi car park next to the zoo is free for the first 2 hours; the Iida City Hall car park can be used on weekends and holidays only.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.