Wildlife in Kobe is a major tourist attraction. For ages this port city has been blessed with a number of gardens and parks. Kobe is surrounded by sea and mountains and the gardens and parks here are well maintained too. Meriken Park, Sumaura Park and several other parks are popular tourist attractions. Wildlife in Kobe thrives as the people here are quite conscious about the welfare of the animals. The most famous zoo in Kobe is the Oji Zoo.
Oji Zoo is one of the biggest zoos in the Kansas area. You will be amazed to see the ways in which Japanese people look after the wildlife in Kobe. The wide variety of animals found here makes this place an integral part of the Sightseeing in Kobe. The total area of Oji Zoo is more than 80,000 square meters and it houses more than 800 animals. Amongst these some are rare species too. The wildlife at this zoo comprise of Amur tiger, snow-leopard, golden snub nosed monkey, giant panda, koala, kangaroos, lemur, elephants, gray fox, chimpanzee, crane, bob cat, lions, porcupines, Galapagos penguin, ostrich, emu, Pallas’s cat, white rhinoceros and other animals are to be found here.
The special attractions of this zoo are the giant pandas Koko and Tantan and the female elephant, Suwako who is almost 64 years of age. This zoo is perfect as family tours in Kobe. Check out the Fierce Animal Colesium where the big cats are kept. The zoo will also help you to learn about conserving Wildlife at Kobe through various programs.
In 2005 an Animal Supporter System was established to assist and support the supervision of animals as animal lovers. There are several pavilions at Oji zoo:-
- Flamingo Pond
- Animal and Children Country
- Koala Pavilion
- Red Panda Pavilion
- Forest of Squirrels and Small Birds
- Animal Petting Area
- Giant Panda Pavilion
- Polar Bear Pavilion
- Sea Lion Pond
- Pasture-type Pavilion
- Sun Animal Pavilion
- Grass-eating Animals
- Elephant Pavilion
- Fierce Animal Coliseum
Wildlife in Kobe will leave you completely awe struck
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