Wanpark Kochi Animal Land

Overview

Wanpark Kochi Animal Land is a municipal zoo operated by the city of Kochi and attached to the Wanpark Kochi complex in Sanbashi-dori, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture. It opened in 1993 by relocating the former Kochi Municipal Zoo, which had stood at Kochi Castle. The zoo is notable for its conservation and breeding of rare species native to Shikoku.

Highlights

• ●A municipal zoo attached to the Wanpark Kochi complex
• ●Breeding efforts for the Tosashimizu salamander (formerly the Oita salamander)
• ●Conservation and breeding of Shikoku-native Japanese serow, Japanese wood pigeon, and dormouse
• ●The indoor glass-walled exhibit hall, the Animal Gallery

History

The zoo opened on April 2, 1993, created by relocating the former Kochi Municipal Zoo that had previously stood at Kochi Castle. In 2011, it became the first member facility of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums to successfully breed the Tosashimizu salamander (then classified as the Oita salamander).

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Enter the zoo area attached to the Wanpark Kochi complex
2. 2Visit the glass-walled indoor exhibit hall, the Animal Gallery
3. 3See Shikoku-native animals such as the Japanese serow and Japanese wood pigeon that are subjects of conservation
4. 4View the Tosashimizu salamander exhibit and learn about the breeding program

Did you know?

💡 Conservation and breeding of the Shikoku-native Japanese dormouse are also carried out here.

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