Tennōji Zoo

Tennōji Zoo (天王寺動物園) is a 11-hectare (27-acre) zoo located at Tennōji Park in Tennōji-ku, Osaka, Japan, opened on January 1, 1915. It is the third zoo to be built in Japan and is located southwest of the Shitennō-ji temple, the first Buddhist temple in Japan.

Tennōji Zoo
Savannah Zone
34°39′09″N 135°30′31″E
Date openedJanuary 1, 1915
LocationTennoji Park, 1-108, Chausuyama-cho, Tennōji-ku, Osaka, Japan
No. of species230 (as of 2008)
Public transit accessJR West:
Osaka Loop Line Yamatoji Line Hanwa Line at Tennōji
Osaka Metro:
at Dōbutsuen-mae
at Ebisuchō
Websitewww.tennojizoo.jp (in Japanese)

Attractions and Animals

African Savanna Zone
African Savanna

The habitat features expansive habitats for African animals. These habitats are arranged so that predators like lions and hyenas appear to be sharing the same space with their prey.[1]

IFAR Reptile House
Other animals

Asian Tropical Rainforest Zone

Themed after a Southeast Asian rainforest, this zone formerly housed Asian elephants, the last of which, a female named Hiroko passed away in 2018.[2]

Nocturnal House

The zoo is the only zoo in Japan to house kiwis.[3]

Chimpanzee, Monkey and Baboon House
Other animals

Former Petting Zone and Surrounding Area
Crane House
Other

Aviary Zone and Surrounding Area
Flight Aviary

Home to free-flying waterbirds, the aviary has springs, dams, streams and forest, recreating a natural environment.[4]

Friendship Garden

Established in April 2022, visitors are allowed to interact with domestic animals.[5][6]

Penguin Park & Sea Lion Wharf

Opened on April 26, 2023.[7]

Bear House
Pheasant House

References
  1. http://www.city.osaka.lg.jp/contents/wdu020/yutoritomidori/english/04/zoo21.html Tennoji Zoo "Zoo21 Project"
  2. "Hiroko at Osaka Tennoji Zoo in Japan - Elephant Encyclopedia and Database".
  3. "Asian Tropical Rainforest Zone and Surrounding Area". Osaka Tennoji Zoo.
  4. "Aviary Zone and Surrounding Area". Osaka Tennoji Zoo.
  5. "ふれあい広場からおしらせ". 28 March 2022.
  6. "新施設「ふれんどしっぷガーデン」がオープンします". 14 April 2022.
  7. "新施設「ペンギンパーク＆アシカワーフ」がオープンします". 10 April 2023.

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