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In 2009 chimpanzee twins were born here and raised by their mother: a first in Japan.
A zoo opened in 1991 on 16.3 hectares, with the Jungle Museum (the first fully indoor facility in Japan to recreate a tropical rainforest) and more than 1,260 animals of 102 species. It is the national genetic management centre for the sun bear and successfully breeds ring-tailed lemurs and red-bellied lemurs.
The public zoo of Kochi Prefecture, in the municipality of Konan, built around the theme ‘people and animals together’: paths that bring visitors close without traditional cages where possible.
ℹ️ Admission 470 yen adults, free for under-18s; annual pass 1,570 yen.
🚉 Noichi · 21 min walk
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