Ehime Tobe
Tobe Zoological Park of Ehime Prefecture
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 240 Kamiharamachi, Tobe, Iyo District, Ehime 791-2191 |
|---|---|
| Getting there | Iyotetsu Bus Tobe Line (via Chifunemachi, bound for Ehime Kodomo no Shiro) from Matsuyama-shi Station (stop 3) or Iyo-Tachibana Station to Tobe Dobutsuen-mae About 10 minutes south on Route 33 from the Matsuyama IC on the Matsuyama Expressway About 20 minutes south on Route 33 from central Matsuyama |
| Hours | 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30) |
| Closed | Mondays (the next weekday if Monday is a holiday) and Dec 29–Jan 1 |
| Admission | Adult (18+, excluding high school students) ¥600 Senior (65+) ¥300 High school student (15–17) ¥200 Elementary and junior high student (6–14) ¥100 Free for children under 6 and visitors with a disability certificate. Parking is ¥300 per car |
| Official site | www.tobezoo.com |
| Information checked on | October 22, 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 Plaza (Water Street)
Parade and feeding times
| Parade and feeding times | When / where |
|---|---|
| Penguin Feeding Time | Daily from 15:00 at Penguin Plaza |
| Penguin Feeding Time with Keeper Talk | Tue and Thu–Sun from 10:30 at Penguin Plaza, with a keeper talk during feeding |
Highlights
- The pool at Penguin Plaza can be viewed from below as well as the front, so you can watch the penguins "fly" underwater
- Feeding time is daily at 15:00, with an extra keeper-guided session at 10:30 on Tue and Thu–Sun
- The zoo is laid out in 10 streets; the penguins live on Water Street
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Tobe Zoological Park of Ehime Prefecture?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Tobe Zoological Park of Ehime Prefecture?
- Adult (18+, excluding high school students) ¥600, Senior (65+) ¥300, High school student (15–17) ¥200, Elementary and junior high student (6–14) ¥100 (as of October 22, 2026).
- Is there a penguin parade or feeding time at Tobe Zoological Park of Ehime Prefecture?
- Yes: Penguin Feeding Time, Penguin Feeding Time with Keeper Talk. Times can change from day to day, so check the official schedule.
- How do I get to Tobe Zoological Park of Ehime Prefecture?
- Iyotetsu Bus Tobe Line (via Chifunemachi, bound for Ehime Kodomo no Shiro) from Matsuyama-shi Station (stop 3) or Iyo-Tachibana Station to Tobe Dobutsuen-mae, About 10 minutes south on Route 33 from the Matsuyama IC on the Matsuyama Expressway, About 20 minutes south on Route 33 from central Matsuyama.
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 22, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.