Tokushima
Tokushima Zoo
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 22-1 Nyudo, Shibuno-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima 771-4267 |
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| Getting there | About 25 minutes by Tokushima City Bus route 11 (Shibuno Line, bound for Jorokuji-minami) from stop 2 at JR Tokushima Station to Tokushima Zoo-mae (4 buses a day) From JR Bunka-no-Mori Station, walk about 200 m to the Hokke-Ohashi bus stop, then about 10 minutes on route 11 Parking available (¥310 per car, about 600 spaces) |
| Hours | 9:30–16:30 (last entry 16:00) |
| Closed | Mondays (the following day if Monday is a holiday), Dec 29–31 and Jan 1 |
| Admission | Adult ¥600 Free for junior high school students and younger. Annual pass ¥1,500 |
| Official site | tokushimazoo.jp |
| 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
- Children's Zoo (penguin pool)
Highlights
- Humboldt penguins live in the Children's Zoo, where you can watch them swim in a wide pool
- Admission is ¥600 for adults and free for junior high school students and younger
- Five zones (temperate, tropical, savanna, polar and Children's Zoo) group the animals by climate
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Tokushima Zoo?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Tokushima Zoo?
- Adult ¥600 (as of October 22, 2026).
- How do I get to Tokushima Zoo?
- About 25 minutes by Tokushima City Bus route 11 (Shibuno Line, bound for Jorokuji-minami) from stop 2 at JR Tokushima Station to Tokushima Zoo-mae (4 buses a day), From JR Bunka-no-Mori Station, walk about 200 m to the Hokke-Ohashi bus stop, then about 10 minutes on route 11, Parking available (¥310 per car, about 600 spaces).
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 22, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.