Nagano Suzaka
Suzaka Zoo
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 2-4-8 Garyu, Suzaka, Nagano 382-0028 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | From Nagano Electric Railway Suzaka Station, take the Suzaka city bus (Nanboku, Seni or Yonako line) to Garyu Koen or Garyu Koen Iriguchi, then about 10 min on foot (only the Seni line runs on Sundays and holidays) From the Suzaka-Nagano-Higashi IC on the Joshin-etsu Expressway via Route 403, cross Garyu Bridge to the zoo's south gate; parking nearby |
| Hours | 9:00–16:45 (tickets sold until 16:00) |
| Closed | Mondays (the following day when Monday is a holiday) and December 29 to January 3; open every day in April |
| Admission | Adult ¥400 Elementary and junior high ¥100 Preschool children free; same-day re-entry allowed |
| Official site | www.city.suzaka.nagano.jp/suzaka_zoo |
| 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
Highlights
- A municipal zoo opened in 1962 inside Garyu Park, one of Japan's 100 best cherry blossom spots, with about 215 animals of 41 species
- A Humboldt penguin chick named Ikura hatched here in 2026
- The south garden has a farm-animal zone and playground; the main garden displays a real D51 steam locomotive
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Suzaka Zoo?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Suzaka Zoo?
- Adult ¥400, Elementary and junior high ¥100 (as of October 23, 2026).
- How do I get to Suzaka Zoo?
- From Nagano Electric Railway Suzaka Station, take the Suzaka city bus (Nanboku, Seni or Yonako line) to Garyu Koen or Garyu Koen Iriguchi, then about 10 min on foot (only the Seni line runs on Sundays and holidays), From the Suzaka-Nagano-Higashi IC on the Joshin-etsu Expressway via Route 403, cross Garyu Bridge to the zoo's south gate; parking nearby.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.