Kanagawa Nishi-ku, Yokohama
Nogeyama Zoo
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 63-10 Oimatsu-cho, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0032 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | 15 min walk from Sakuragicho Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / Yokohama Subway), or city bus route 89 to the Nogeyama Dobutsuen-mae stop 10 min walk from Hinodecho Station (Keikyu Line) No visitor parking; use paid lots nearby |
| Hours | 9:30–16:30 (last entry 16:00) |
| Closed | Mondays (next day if a holiday) and Dec 29–Jan 1. Scheduled to close from Jan 7, 2027 for renovation |
| Admission | Free admission |
| Official site | www.hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp/zoo/nogeyama |
| 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
- Humboldt penguin exhibit (map no. 17)
- During the renovation closure from Jan 7, 2027 the penguins are to be moved temporarily to Zoorasia (whether they will be on view there is undecided)
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where |
|---|---|
| Humboldt Penguin Keeper Talk | Saturdays from 16:00 in front of the exhibit (October 2026 schedule; the day and time change monthly, so check the official keeper-talk calendar) |
Highlights
- A free zoo in central Yokohama, within walking distance of Sakuragicho Station
- The penguin exhibit reopened on Apr 22, 2025, rebuilt to resemble the Peruvian and Chilean coast, with four current pumps in the pool
- The whole zoo is scheduled to close for renovation from Jan 7, 2027; the penguins will move to Zoorasia for the duration
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Nogeyama Zoo?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Nogeyama Zoo?
- Free admission (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Nogeyama Zoo?
- Yes: Humboldt Penguin Keeper Talk. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Nogeyama Zoo?
- 15 min walk from Sakuragicho Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / Yokohama Subway), or city bus route 89 to the Nogeyama Dobutsuen-mae stop, 10 min walk from Hinodecho Station (Keikyu Line), No visitor parking; use paid lots nearby.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.