Okayama Kita-ku, Okayama
Ikeda Zoo
Magellanic Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 2-5-1 Kyoyama, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-0015 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | Okaden bus bound for Chuo Byoin from the west exit bus terminal at JR Okayama Station to Kyoyama-iriguchi (¥200), then about 12 minutes on foot About 8 minutes by taxi from the west exit of JR Okayama Station (about ¥1,800) Parking for about 220 cars (¥500 per car); often full on weekends and holidays |
| Hours | Apr–Oct 9:30–17:00, Nov–Mar 9:30–16:30 (last entry 1 hour before closing) |
| Closed | Wednesdays in Jun–Sep and Dec–Feb (open if Wednesday is a holiday, closed the next day); Obon and New Year schedules are announced on the official site |
| Admission | Adult (high school and up) ¥1,500 Elementary and junior high school ¥800 Children aged 3 and up ¥400 Seniors (70+) ¥750 ID required for the senior rate; convenience-store advance tickets are 10% off |
| Official site | ikedazoo.jp |
| Information checked on | October 23, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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マゼランペンギン Spheniscus magellanicus
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
- Where
- Magellanic Penguin House
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where |
|---|---|
| Penguin Feeding Time | Weekends and holidays from 15:00 at the Magellanic Penguin House (cancelled in rain or depending on the birds) |
Highlights
- Home to Magellanic penguins; watch them being fed at 15:00 on weekends and holidays
- The zoo also breeds its Magellanics; a chick named Hokke hatched in April 2024
- A zoo at the foot of Mt. Kyoyama, reachable by bus and a short walk from JR Okayama Station
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Ikeda Zoo?
- 1 species: Magellanic Penguin.
- How much is admission to Ikeda Zoo?
- Adult (high school and up) ¥1,500, Elementary and junior high school ¥800, Children aged 3 and up ¥400, Seniors (70+) ¥750 (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Ikeda Zoo?
- Yes: Penguin Feeding Time. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Ikeda Zoo?
- Okaden bus bound for Chuo Byoin from the west exit bus terminal at JR Okayama Station to Kyoyama-iriguchi (¥200), then about 12 minutes on foot, About 8 minutes by taxi from the west exit of JR Okayama Station (about ¥1,800), Parking for about 220 cars (¥500 per car); often full on weekends and holidays.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.