[Fukuoka City Zoo and Botanical Gardens] Meet flying penguins! A zoo with a gigantic aquarium🐧

Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens is a popular spot where you can enjoy both animals and plants!

The penguin area's large pool is approximately 4 meters deep! The giant outdoor aquarium reflects the sky, making it seem as if you're flying through the air - a truly spectacular sight.

The zoo area also has over 100 species of animals to meet, including red pandas, lions, elephants, and giraffes, so it's sure to captivate visitors of all ages.

The botanical garden area is home to flowers that bloom throughout the seasons, and you can also see tropical and rare plants in the greenhouse.

The park is spread out on a hill, so you can enjoy a panoramic view of Fukuoka city from the observation deck.

Easily accessible by bus from the city center, this is a tourist spot where you can spend a relaxing day surrounded by nature.

📍 1-1 Minamikoen, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, 810-0037
🚌 Approximately 20 minutes by bus B (No. 58) from Hakata Station
🚶 Take the Nanakuma Subway Line to Yakuin-Odori Station (Dobutsuen-en Exit), Exit 2, then take buses No. 56 or 58 to Yakuin-Odori Station (6 minutes), then walk for approximately 15 minutes
🕘 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (entry until 4:30 PM)
🎫 Adults ¥600, High School Students ¥300, Free for Junior High School Students and Younger

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Post by やわゆる旅日記 | Aug 22, 2025