Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Garden is a popular parent-child destination in Kawa City, Chiba Prefecture. The most special thing is that you can observe animals such as otters, monkeys, and alpacas up close, as well as leisurely hiking trails and parent-child interaction facilities for both children and adults to have fun. The park is spaciously planned, so that everyone can slowly feel the leisure and friendlyness unique to Japanese zoos.
🗺️ Recommended tour routes
Early entry into the park is recommended, starting with the animal display area to see the cute otters grazing before visiting the vibrant monkeys in the open area. Walking through the alpaca grazing area, you can observe the stunned expressions of alpacas up close. There is a hiking trail at the back with a quiet landscape, perfect for families to get close to nature together. There are also several lounge areas nearby, where you can enjoy a picnic while enjoying the scenery. Finally, you can visit the botanical garden to get to know the local wild flowers and trees.
📸Must check in
1. Otter Display Area: Watching the stunned and cute looks of otters eating grass is invincible healing
2. Monkey Park: It’s interesting to see a large group of monkeys interacting
3. Alpaca Grazing Area: See alpacas up close, perfect for parent-child photos
4. Hiking trails: There are beautiful scenery along the way for outdoor portraits
5. Modern architectural area exterior: Combining natural and modern style architecture, photography has a very Japanese feel
🙌 Practical gaming tips
· Each area in the museum is not very large, but the movement line is convenient, it is recommended that the whole family walk slowly, do not rush
· Remember to bring a water bottle and snacks, there are plenty of lounge areas in the garden, suitable for simple picnics
· Although the mountain trail is easy, it is recommended to wear comfortable hiking shoes for easy activity
· Some animals can be bought feed to feed, children will be super happy
· Best to avoid weekend/holiday crowds, less rushed on weekdays less experienced
· There is a parking lot outside the Zoo and Botanical Garden, making self-drive tours more convenient;
⚠️Precautions
· Last entry time is 16:00, remember to allow plenty of time to play
· The animals in the park have activity rules. Do not touch the animals on your own
· Please bring your own garbage bags, the park encourages garbage sorting and bringing your own cutlery to be environmentally friendly
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