Osaka Suita
NIFREL
African Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 2-1 Senri Expo Park, Suita, Osaka 565-0826 (inside EXPOCITY) |
|---|---|
| Getting there | Nearest station is Bampaku-kinen-koen on the Osaka Monorail; the museum is inside EXPOCITY Free shuttle bus on weekdays from JR Ibaraki, Hankyu Kita-Senri and Hankyu Minami-Senri (Mitsui Shopping Park point card required); local bus from JR Suita on weekends and holidays From Suita IC (Meishin / Kinki Expressway) or Chugoku-Suita IC (Chugoku Expressway). EXPOCITY parking: 2 extra free hours with admission (free all day on weekdays, up to 5 hours on weekends and holidays depending on spending) |
| Hours | Usually 10:00–18:00 (last admission 17:00); many weekends and holidays open 9:30–19:00 or 20:00 (per the Oct–Dec 2026 calendar). Check the official calendar |
| Closed | Open year-round, with one temporary closure a year for facility inspection |
| Admission | Adult (16+ / high school and up) ¥2,400 Child (elementary and junior high) ¥1,200 Young child (ages 3+) ¥700 Ages 2 and under free. Same-day re-entry allowed until 1 hour before closing. Dated web tickets go on sale 30 days ahead |
| Official site | www.nifrel.jp |
| 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
- Ugoki ni Fureru (behaviour) zone
Highlights
- The African penguins live in the Ugoki ni Fureru zone, an open space where animals move freely on the far side of a small stream
- A 'living museum' produced by Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, with zones themed on diversity: colours, skills, shapes and behaviour
- Inside EXPOCITY next to Bampaku-kinen-koen Station; the after-hours Night NIFREL needs a separate ticket
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at NIFREL?
- 1 species: African Penguin.
- How much is admission to NIFREL?
- Adult (16+ / high school and up) ¥2,400, Child (elementary and junior high) ¥1,200, Young child (ages 3+) ¥700 (as of October 23, 2026).
- How do I get to NIFREL?
- Nearest station is Bampaku-kinen-koen on the Osaka Monorail; the museum is inside EXPOCITY, Free shuttle bus on weekdays from JR Ibaraki, Hankyu Kita-Senri and Hankyu Minami-Senri (Mitsui Shopping Park point card required); local bus from JR Suita on weekends and holidays, From Suita IC (Meishin / Kinki Expressway) or Chugoku-Suita IC (Chugoku Expressway). EXPOCITY parking: 2 extra free hours with admission (free all day on weekdays, up to 5 hours on weekends and holidays depending on spending).
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.