Fukuoka Kurume
Kurume Bird Center
African Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 1667 Higashikushihara-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka 830-0003 (inside Chuo Park) |
|---|---|
| Getting there | Bus 21 or 23 from Nishitetsu Kurume Station (about 5 minutes) or JR Kurume Station (about 16 minutes) to Kagakukan-mae, then 3 minutes on foot 5 minutes on foot from Nishitetsu Kushihara Station, or bus 1, 7, 9, 20, 22, 25 or 40 from JR Kurume Station (about 15 minutes) to Gokokujinja-mae, then 10 minutes on foot About 5 minutes by car from Nishitetsu Kurume Station; parking in Chuo Park |
| Hours | 9:00–17:00 (the amusement rides close at 16:30) |
| Closed | Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday) and December 29 to January 1; open daily while the summer pool next door is in season |
| Admission | Adult / high school student ¥350 Free for junior high school students and younger; high school students are free on Saturdays. 10% off for groups of 30+. Annual pass ¥3,500 |
| Official site | kurumekoen.org/birdc |
| Information checked on | October 23, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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ケープペンギン Spheniscus demersus
IUCN: CR (Critically Endangered)
- Where
- Penguin house near the entrance
Highlights
- A bird-focused zoo where more than 90% of the roughly 75 species are birds, from peacocks to ostriches and cassowaries
- The African penguins can be told apart by their flipper bands and the spot patterns on their bellies
- A small amusement park with a Ferris wheel and merry-go-round sits inside the grounds; free admission for junior high students and younger
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Kurume Bird Center?
- 1 species: African Penguin.
- How much is admission to Kurume Bird Center?
- Adult / high school student ¥350 (as of October 23, 2026).
- How do I get to Kurume Bird Center?
- Bus 21 or 23 from Nishitetsu Kurume Station (about 5 minutes) or JR Kurume Station (about 16 minutes) to Kagakukan-mae, then 3 minutes on foot, 5 minutes on foot from Nishitetsu Kushihara Station, or bus 1, 7, 9, 20, 22, 25 or 40 from JR Kurume Station (about 15 minutes) to Gokokujinja-mae, then 10 minutes on foot, About 5 minutes by car from Nishitetsu Kurume Station; parking in Chuo Park.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.