Kochi Konan
Noichi Zoological Park
Gentoo Penguin and Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 738 Otani, Noichi-cho, Konan, Kochi 781-5233 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 20 min on foot or 13 min by rental bicycle from Noichi Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway Gomen-Nahari Line About 10 min by car from Kochi Ryoma Airport; a shared taxi runs between the airport and Noichi Station (¥500) About 20 min from the Nankoku IC or 10 min from the Konan-Noichi IC; free parking for about 280 cars |
| Hours | 9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:00; animals start going indoors around 16:10) |
| Closed | Mondays (the next day if a holiday), Dec 29–Jan 1 |
| Admission | Adult ¥470 Free for everyone under 18 and high school students |
| Official site | noichizoo.or.jp |
| Information checked on | October 23, 2026 |
Penguins you can see
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ジェンツーペンギン Pygoscelis papua
IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
- Where
- Children's Zoo (indoor exhibit)
- Count
- 4
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フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti
IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)
- Where
- Children's Zoo (outdoor exhibit)
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where |
|---|---|
| Penguin Feeding Time | Weekends and holidays from 15:30 at the Children's Zoo |
Highlights
- Four Gentoo penguins indoors and a Humboldt colony outdoors, side by side in the Children's Zoo
- The indoor exhibit lets you watch them swim through glass, and the zoo recommends catching a Gentoo leaping out of the pool
- Keepers hand-feed each bird, and the penguins walk on land during feeding time
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Noichi Zoological Park?
- 2 species: Gentoo Penguin, Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Noichi Zoological Park?
- Adult ¥470 (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Noichi Zoological Park?
- Yes: Penguin Feeding Time. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Noichi Zoological Park?
- About 20 min on foot or 13 min by rental bicycle from Noichi Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway Gomen-Nahari Line, About 10 min by car from Kochi Ryoma Airport; a shared taxi runs between the airport and Noichi Station (¥500), About 20 min from the Nankoku IC or 10 min from the Konan-Noichi IC; free parking for about 280 cars.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.