Find Chugoku zoo places in Japan where you can meet capybaras.
5 places are listed.
A zoo within Tokiwa Park in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, where capybaras can be seen in the Central and South American animal zone.
A historic zoo that was the first in Japan to keep capybaras in 1965. Several males are still kept today, and a capybara hot spring event is held regularly in winter.
Ikeda Zoo in Okayama City is home to four female capybaras: Uzu, Sudachi, Ko, and Fuku. All are gentle and friendly toward people, and can be observed up close in an enclosure with a small pond.
Fukuyama City Zoo in Hiroshima Prefecture is a friendly small zoo housing about 60 species of animals. Capybaras are on display, and the zoo is a beloved spot among local residents.
A safari park within Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park in Yamaguchi Prefecture. After touring wildlife by car or dedicated bus, you can meet capybaras up close at the animal contact area. A leading safari facility in western Japan, also known for its white tigers.
