Kanagawa Asahi-ku, Yokohama
Yokohama Zoological Gardens Zoorasia
Humboldt Penguin
At a glance
| Address | 1175-1 Kamishirane-cho, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 241-0001 |
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| Getting there | About 15 min by bus bound for Yokohama Dobutsuen from Tsurugamine or Mitsukyo Station (Sotetsu Line), or about 18 min from Nakayama Station (JR Yokohama Line / Yokohama Subway) About 1 hour by bus from Yokohama Station (infrequent service) About 15 min from the Yokohama-Machida IC (Tomei Expressway) or 5 min from the Shimokawai IC (Hodogaya Bypass); 2,200 parking spaces (¥1,000 per day) |
| Hours | 9:30–16:30 (last entry 16:00) |
| Closed | Tuesdays (open on holiday Tuesdays, closed the next day) and Dec 29–Jan 1; occasional extra open days (check the event calendar) |
| Admission | Adult ¥800 High school student ¥300 Elementary and junior high student ¥200 Free for preschoolers. Free for elementary to high school students on Saturdays (student ID required) |
| Official site | www.hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp/zoo/zoorasia |
| 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
- Subarctic Forest
Highlights
- The Humboldt penguins live in the Subarctic Forest zone, alongside the polar bears and South African fur seals
- Admission is free for elementary to high school students every Saturday (student ID required)
Tickets
Check prices and availability on the ticket page.
Nearby places
FAQ
- How many penguin species are at Yokohama Zoological Gardens Zoorasia?
- 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
- How much is admission to Yokohama Zoological Gardens Zoorasia?
- Adult ¥800, High school student ¥300, Elementary and junior high student ¥200 (as of October 23, 2026).
- How do I get to Yokohama Zoological Gardens Zoorasia?
- About 15 min by bus bound for Yokohama Dobutsuen from Tsurugamine or Mitsukyo Station (Sotetsu Line), or about 18 min from Nakayama Station (JR Yokohama Line / Yokohama Subway), About 1 hour by bus from Yokohama Station (infrequent service), About 15 min from the Yokohama-Machida IC (Tomei Expressway) or 5 min from the Shimokawai IC (Hodogaya Bypass); 2,200 parking spaces (¥1,000 per day).
Sources
We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.