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At a local outing spot
Flora and fauna all at once!
Morikirara Zoo and Botanical Gardens, a popular outing spot for locals in Nagasaki, overlook Kujukushima and boast 65 species of animals and 1,200 species of plants. The highlight of the park is the flying penguins in the Penguin House! It has the largest open-air tank in Japan and is so deep that you can see the soles of the penguins’ feet.
There is also a free shuttle bus that will take you to another attraction , the Umikirara Aquarium , in about 5 minutes, so it's great to visit both places together!
Where penguins fly in the sky
Kujukushima Morikirara Zoo and Botanical Garden
At Morikirara Zoo and Botanical Garden's signature spot 'Penguin Hall', with the theme of 'nature and healing of the soul', you can see penguins flying in the sky in Japan's largest 4-meter-deep ceiling tank. There is also a shallow water tank space of about 5cm, so you can observe the soles of the penguins' feet and how they walk from below. In addition, you can also meet many other animals, such as the endangered species that only lives on Tsushima Island, the wild cat, and the cute red panda.
Make a reservation at WAUG now and take the time to heal your heart while looking at happy animals!
Become closer to animals! experience program
Morikirara Zoo and Botanical Garden offers a variety of experience programs that allow you to learn more about animals and get to know them. You can enjoy a total of 14 programs, including a giraffe talk show, feeding experience, and falcon flight training. Choose your favorite animal, visit their place at the right time, and become their friend!
More details can be found on the official website .
Brighten up all seasons
Morikira is a large area where flowers and plants are grown, including an exhibition greenhouse. The rose garden is especially famous, filling the park with the scent of roses during the flowering season. Additionally, you can enjoy the 1,200 species of plants that brighten up the park in all four seasons, so you will be satisfied no matter when you visit.
You can check detailed flowering times in the flower calendar .
address :
Morikirara Zoo and Botanical Garden
2172 Funakoshicho, Sasebo, Nagasaki 857-1231, Japan
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operating time :
March - November: 09:00 am - 17:15 pm (last admission: 16:45)
December-February: 09:00 AM - 16:30 PM (Last admission: 16:00)
* Open all year round.
* There may be temporary closures, so please check the official website before purchasing and visiting.
* Animals leave at 16:30 PM (16:00 PM from December to February)
2172 Funakoshicho, Sasebo, Nagasaki 857-1231, Japan