Kobe Oji Zoo
Hyogo Prefecture · Japan
Visit the Oji Zoo, where you can marvel at the pink elephants and penguins, or head off to a retro game arcade.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:57
Welcome to Kobe Oji Zoo, a cherished institution that has served as a center for education, conservation, and recreation for the people of Hyogo since 1951. For the scholar of social history, Oji Zoo is more than just a…
Listen in the app2The Flamingo Entrance and First Impressions1:51
As you pass through the main gates of Oji Zoo, you are immediately greeted by the vibrant spectacle of the flamingo pond. This is the zoo's traditional welcome mat, and for a scholar of ornithology, it is an impressive display of…
Listen in the app3The Panda and Koala Houses: Rare Ambassadors1:53
We now move toward the most famous residents of Oji Zoo: the Giant Pandas and Koalas. For the wildlife scholar, this area represents the zoo's role in international conservation and diplomatic exchange. …
Listen in the app4The Amusement Park and Vintage Ferris Wheel1:44
Nestled within the zoo grounds is a charming, retro amusement park that adds a layer of whimsical nostalgia to the Oji experience. For the student of mid-century leisure culture, this area is a fascinating time capsule. …
Listen in the app5The Sakura Tunnel: A Seasonal Masterpiece1:45
If you are visiting in late March or early April, you are standing in one of the most beautiful spots in all of Hyogo Prefecture. Oji Zoo is home to approximately 480 cherry trees, primarily of the Somei Yoshino variety. …
Listen in the app6Hunter House: A Glimpse of Meiji Kobe1:51
Located on a gentle slope within the zoo is a structure that seems entirely out of place in a zoological garden: the Former Hunter House. This is the largest 'Ijinkan' (foreigner's residence) in Kobe, and for a historian, it is…
Listen in the app7The Large Mammal Section and Animal Welfare1:52
Our final stop takes us to the enclosures of the zoo's larger residents, including elephants, giraffes, and hippos. For the scholar of animal behavior, this area provides an opportunity to observe how modern zoos are evolving to…
Listen in the app8Closing1:26
As we head back toward the exit, past the flamingos one last time, our journey through Kobe Oji Zoo comes to a close. We have explored a site where history, nature, and community intertwine in a uniquely Japanese way. …
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What is Kobe Oji Zoo?
Kobe Oji Zoo is a place in Hyogo Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hyogo Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 19 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.7092, 135.2154 |
| Last updated |
