Miyazaki
Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo
African Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 3083-42 Hamayama, Shioji, Miyazaki, Miyazaki 880-0122 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | About 35–40 minutes from Miyazaki Station by Miyazaki Kotsu bus to Phoenix Shizen Dobutsuen (routes 19, 11 or 11-1) About 17 minutes by bus route 19 from Miyako City bus center 25–30 minutes by taxi from Miyazaki Airport By car, exit at Sumiyoshi IC on the Hitotsuba Toll Road. Parking for 600 cars (¥400 per car) |
| Hours | 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30) |
| Closed | Wednesdays (open if a holiday) and Dec 31 |
| Admission | Adult (high school and older) ¥840 Junior high school student ¥420 Elementary school student ¥310 Free for preschool children. A special event surcharge applies in some periods such as Golden Week, Obon and New Year |
| Official site | www.miyazaki-city-zoo.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
- Children's Animal Village (penguin exhibit)
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where |
|---|---|
| Animal Feeding Time (penguins and pelicans) | Weekends and holidays only, 12:00 at the penguin exhibit and pelican pond, with a keeper talk (subject to change depending on the animals) |
Highlights
- The African penguins live in the Children's Animal Village next to the pelican pond
- On weekends and holidays at 12:00 you can watch the penguins and pelicans being fed with a keeper talk
- Japan's first ecological zoo with mixed-species exhibits, plus an amusement park and a summer-only lazy river pool
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo?
- 1 species: African Penguin.
- How much is admission to Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo?
- Adult (high school and older) ¥840, Junior high school student ¥420, Elementary school student ¥310 (as of October 23, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo?
- Yes: Animal Feeding Time (penguins and pelicans). Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Miyazaki City Phoenix Zoo?
- About 35–40 minutes from Miyazaki Station by Miyazaki Kotsu bus to Phoenix Shizen Dobutsuen (routes 19, 11 or 11-1), About 17 minutes by bus route 19 from Miyako City bus center, 25–30 minutes by taxi from Miyazaki Airport, By car, exit at Sumiyoshi IC on the Hitotsuba Toll Road. Parking for 600 cars (¥400 per car).
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.