Waku Waku Ikimono World at Tsurumi Ryokuchi 2026

Dates & time: October 31, 2026 (Sat) - November 3, 2026 (Tue) 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30)
cost: ¥800 (free for children aged 1 and under). Animal feeding ¥100 extra
Venue & access: Central Plaza, Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park (Expo '90 Commemorative Park) Train: Right outside Tsurumi-ryokuchi Station (Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line)
Car: Paid parking in the park incl. Central No.1 car park (¥300/60 min, 24-hour max ¥700 weekdays / ¥1,400 weekends & holidays)

There are 1 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Central Plaza, Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park (Expo '90 Commemorative Park), and 6 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A travelling mini zoo sets up in the Central Plaza of Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park for four days, including the Culture Day holiday. Meet capybaras, rabbits, goats, pigs and guinea pigs up close, along with reptiles such as iguanas, chameleons and giant tortoises, plus insects like Hercules beetles and rainbow stag beetles. Animal feeding is available for a small extra fee. A good stop for families with young children spending the day in the park.

NOTE

Animals

Small animals: capybaras, rabbits, goats, pigs, guinea pigs
Reptiles: iguanas, chameleons, giant tortoises
Insects: Hercules beetles, rainbow stag beetles

Good to know

No re-entry
Cancelled in rain or strong wind
Show a photo taken at the event for ¥50 off admission to Sakuya Konohana Kan (greenhouse)

※Enquiries: Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park Center 06-6911-8787 (9:00–17:30)

Zoo Parks Family Limited Time Half Day

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FAQ

Does it go ahead in the rain?

It is cancelled in rain or strong wind. Check with Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park Center (06-6911-8787) on the day.

Do small children need to pay?

Children aged 1 and under are free; everyone else pays ¥800. Feeding costs an extra ¥100.

Do I need to book?

The official listing mentions no booking; just turn up during opening hours. Last entry is 16:30.