Overview
Ichihara Elephant Kingdom is a zoo in the city of Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture. It keeps ten elephants in all — nine Asian elephants and one African elephant — the largest number kept in Japan. The zoo opened in 1989.
Highlights
- ●Ten elephants in all, the largest number kept in Japan
- ●The nine Asian elephants living within the grounds
- ●A single African elephant rounding out the herd
- ●The zoo's history since its opening in 1989
History
Ichihara Elephant Kingdom was established in 1989 and opened on 28 April of that year. It also operates satellite parks, Sayuri World and the Katsuura Elephant Paradise, and together with Sayuri World forms the Animal Wonder Resort.
Access
The zoo lies in the city of Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, and can be reached using local transport.
Best season
As a zoo where visitors spend time outdoors with the elephants, the milder weather of spring and autumn makes for a comfortable visit.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Enter the zoo and head for the elephant enclosures
- 2Observe the nine Asian elephants and one African elephant
- 3See the herd of ten elephants, said to be the largest in Japan
- 4Wander the grounds to take in the zoo's history
Did you know?
💡 The zoo keeps ten elephants in total, said to be the largest number in Japan.
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