Kumamoto
Kumamoto City Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 5-14-2 Kengun, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto 862-0911 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | Take the Kengun-bound tram to Dōshokubutsuen-iriguchi, then walk 10 minutes About 35 minutes by Kiyama-bound bus from Sakuramachi Bus Terminal (stop 25) to Dōshokubutsuen-mae, then a 2-minute walk to the main gate About 6 km (20 minutes) from the Mashiki-Kumamoto Airport IC via the Daini Kuko Line |
| Hours | 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30) |
| Closed | Mondays (next weekday if a holiday; open on the 4th Monday and closed the following day), and Dec 30–Jan 1 |
| Admission | Adult / high school ¥500 Elementary / junior high ¥100 Preschoolers free. Elementary/junior high students and seniors 65+ living in Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, Kagoshima or Kumamoto City enter free with ID |
| Official site | www.ezooko.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)
- Where
- Penguin exhibit (map no. 14, next to the capybaras)
Highlights
- The Humboldt penguin exhibit sits near the administration office, next to the capybaras and macaws
- ¥500 for adults and ¥100 for children covers the zoo, botanical garden and amusement area
- Set beside Lake Ezu, the park keeps about 550 animals of 110 species
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Kumamoto City Zoo and Botanical Gardens?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Kumamoto City Zoo and Botanical Gardens?
- Adult / high school ¥500, Elementary / junior high ¥100 (as of October 23, 2026).
- How do I get to Kumamoto City Zoo and Botanical Gardens?
- Take the Kengun-bound tram to Dōshokubutsuen-iriguchi, then walk 10 minutes, About 35 minutes by Kiyama-bound bus from Sakuramachi Bus Terminal (stop 25) to Dōshokubutsuen-mae, then a 2-minute walk to the main gate, About 6 km (20 minutes) from the Mashiki-Kumamoto Airport IC via the Daini Kuko Line.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.