Shizuoka Suruga-ku, Shizuoka
Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 1767-6 Ikeda, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka 422-8005 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 10 minutes from JR Higashi-Shizuoka Station on the Shizutetsu Justline Nihondaira Line to the Dobutsuen Iriguchi stop Direct bus from JR Higashi-Shizuoka Station run by Nihondaira Jidosha (not on closed days; ¥190 adults, ¥100 children one way) About 5 km (10 min) from the Nihondaira-Kunozan Smart IC or 8 km (20 min) from the Shizuoka IC on the Tomei Expressway Parking ¥620 per car per visit (free for motorcycles and bicycles) |
| Hours | 9:00–16:30 (entry until 16:00) |
| Closed | Mondays (the following weekday if Monday is a holiday), and December 29 to January 1 |
| Admission | Adult (high school and older) ¥620 Child (elementary and junior high) ¥150 Preschoolers are free. Elementary and junior high students living or attending school in Shizuoka City, and Shizuoka residents aged 70+, are free with ID. Annual pass: ¥2,510 adults, ¥610 children |
| Official site | www.nhdzoo.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 House
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where |
|---|---|
| Penguin Keeper Talk | Daily at around 14:45 at the Penguin House (cancelled in rain) |
Highlights
- At the Penguin House you can watch Humboldt penguins playing and flying through the water
- A keeper gives a penguin talk every day at around 14:45
- The zoo has successfully hatched eggs from other zoos using foster parents to diversify the bloodline
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo?
- Adult (high school and older) ¥620, Child (elementary and junior high) ¥150 (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo?
- Yes: Penguin Keeper Talk. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo?
- About 10 minutes from JR Higashi-Shizuoka Station on the Shizutetsu Justline Nihondaira Line to the Dobutsuen Iriguchi stop, Direct bus from JR Higashi-Shizuoka Station run by Nihondaira Jidosha (not on closed days; ¥190 adults, ¥100 children one way), About 5 km (10 min) from the Nihondaira-Kunozan Smart IC or 8 km (20 min) from the Shizuoka IC on the Tomei Expressway, Parking ¥620 per car per visit (free for motorcycles and bicycles).
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.