Hokkaido Kushiro
Kushiro Zoo
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 11 Shimo-Ninishibetsu, Akan-cho, Kushiro, Hokkaido 085-0204 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 7 km (11 minutes) by taxi or rental car from Kushiro Airport; about 3 km (5 minutes) from the Kushiro-Kuko IC on the Doto Expressway About 18 km from JR Kushiro Station: about 27 minutes by taxi or rental car, or about 55 minutes by Akan Bus local bus Free municipal parking at the west gate. The west gate is closed Nov 4–Apr 9, when entry is through the main gate only |
| Hours | Summer (Apr 10–Oct 14) 9:30–16:30, last entry 16:00. Winter (Oct 15–Apr 9) 10:00–15:30, last entry 15:00 |
| Closed | Wednesdays in December, January and February (except holidays) and Dec 29–Jan 2. No closed days Apr 10–Oct 14 |
| Admission | Adult (same-day ticket) ¥580 Free for junior high school age and under. Annual passport ¥1,050. Free admission on Oct 4, the zoo's anniversary |
| Official site | www.city.kushiro.lg.jp/zoo |
| 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 House, just up the stairs from the main gate
Highlights
- The Penguin House with its Humboldt penguins is right up the stairs from the main gate; they are fed sand lance
- Opening hours change between summer and winter, and in winter the west gate closes so entry is through the main gate only
- Free for junior high school age and under; about 11 minutes by car from Kushiro Airport
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Kushiro Zoo?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Kushiro Zoo?
- Adult (same-day ticket) ¥580 (as of October 23, 2026).
- How do I get to Kushiro Zoo?
- About 7 km (11 minutes) by taxi or rental car from Kushiro Airport; about 3 km (5 minutes) from the Kushiro-Kuko IC on the Doto Expressway, About 18 km from JR Kushiro Station: about 27 minutes by taxi or rental car, or about 55 minutes by Akan Bus local bus, Free municipal parking at the west gate. The west gate is closed Nov 4–Apr 9, when entry is through the main gate only.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.