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Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens 熊本市動植物園
Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Japanese: 熊本市動植物園) is a 24 acre (9.7 ha) zoo and botanical garden located in Higasi-ku of Kumamoto, Japan. It was opened in 1969 and houses 550 animals, representing 110 species, and 70,000 plants across 700 species. In 2024, the park received 590,000 visitors; it offers educational programs for elementary and junior secondary schools.
| Location | Higashi-ku, Kumamoto (東区 熊本県) |
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| Coordinates | 32.77458, 130.74778 · Open in Google Maps |
| Type | Botanical garden |
| Established | 1929 |
| Official website | http://www.ezooko.jp/ |
Planning a visit? Admission, opening hours and seasonal events are announced on the garden's official website — please check there before you go.
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- Wikipedia (English): Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens
- Wikipedia (Japanese): 熊本市動植物園
- Wikidata: Q11568009
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