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[2025 Fukuoka Summer Event] This year, elephants will also be there! "Night Zoo and Botanical Garden" Saturdays, August 2nd to September 13th
We bring you information on notable events for the summer vacation of 2025.
This time, we will introduce the extremely popular annual event, "Night Zoo and Botanical Gardens"!
[August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, September 6th, 13th] 7-day limited event at Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens' "Night Zoological and Botanical Garden"
"Night Zoo and Botanical Garden" is held every Saturday from August to the second week of September at the Fukuoka City Zoo and Botanical Garden.
The normal opening hours are from 9:00 to 17:00, but on the seven days (all Saturdays) of August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, and September 6th and 13th, the park will be open until 21:00 (last entry at 20:30).
Image: Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens
You can still enter the park from 9:00 in the morning, and the admission fees are the same as usual (600 yen for adults, 300 yen for high school students, free for junior high school students and younger), which is a nice touch.
We will introduce the highlights of each of the zoo and botanical garden areas.
[Zoo area] Observe nocturnal animals
The zoo area is attractive because it offers a different experience to that of daytime, with the lively activities of nocturnal animals such as lions, tigers, and red pandas, and the fantastical flamingos illuminated by lights.
Image: Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens
The Asian elephants, which arrived at the zoo in July 2024, will also be making their first appearance at the "Night Zoo and Botanical Gardens" this year!
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Don't miss the penguin area, which is lit up exclusively during the "Night Zoo and Botanical Gardens."
It seems like the penguins are having fun too!
Feeding time for the animals by the zookeepers
The zookeepers' feeding of the animals, which was a huge hit last year, will be held again this year! This is an opportunity for the animals to fully demonstrate their natural ability to eat, so you're sure to enjoy making new discoveries (feeding schedules are posted on the website).
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The Japanese macaques will be given gifts of frozen fruit and other items.
Image: Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens
[August 2nd]
16:30 Humboldt penguins, Asian small-clawed otters
17:00 Zebras, Japanese macaques, hippos (feeding in the bedroom when housed)
18:00 Asian elephants (path to the entrance of the female enclosure), reticulated giraffes, Malayan sun bears
19:00 Tsushima wildcat
[August 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, September 6th, 13th]
16:30 Humboldt penguins, Asian small-clawed otters
17:00 Zebras, Japanese macaques, hippos (feeding in the bedroom when housed)
18:00 Asian elephants (path to the entrance of the female enclosure), reticulated giraffes, Malayan sun bears
19:00 Tsushima wildcat
19:30 Asian elephants (near the entrance to the male enclosure)
*There will be no guided tour by zookeepers. The tour may be canceled due to weather or the health of the animals.
[Zoo Area] Special guided tour of Asian elephants' "Night Zoo and Botanical Garden" will be held on August 2nd
On August 2nd, from 17:30 and 18:30, a special guided tour will be held by a zookeeper in the Asian elephant (male) house (next to the large penguin pool).
In addition to learning about the ecology of elephants, you might also hear stories that only the zookeepers know!
Image: Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens
[Botanical Garden Area] Grass Square "Green Park on a Summer Night"
The botanical garden area of "Zoo and Botanical Garden at Night" is "Green Park at Summer Night." The main venue will be the plaza in front of the greenhouse, which will be renovated in 2024, and the botanical garden will become a "space of light, sound, and play."
Image: Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Not only does the space between the trees become lit up, creating a fantastical atmosphere, but events are also held weekly! There are workshops, live music, light and sound performances and more that both adults and children can enjoy (details about the events will be posted at the office tent at the main gate of the botanical gardens and on the gardens' social media).
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There will also be a wide variety of gourmet foods on offer, including food trucks and tents! You're sure to be satisfied in both your stomach and your heart.
*Food, drink and merchandise sales hours are until 8:30p.m.
[Botanical Garden Area] Live painting by Naoto Kitamura on August 2nd
From 7:00pm on August 2nd, in front of the Botanical Garden Symbol Garden (in the greenhouse plaza), there will be a live painting performance by artist Naoto Kitamura, who creates the main visual for the "Night Zoo and Botanical Garden" every year!
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[Botanical Garden Area] Greenhouse Light-up
The illuminated "Conservatory" is a great photo spot for social media, and is unique to the "Night Zoo and Botanical Gardens."
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You can enjoy the flowers that bloom at night, such as the hanging flower and Paraguayan water lily.
Image: Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens
[Botanical Garden Area] Evening Primrose Flowering Show
The Evening Primrose Flowering Show is also a very popular event every time.
Your best chance to see the flowers bloom is roughly 30 minutes after sunset! You'll have the rare experience of watching the flowers bloom right before your eyes.
Image: Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens
<Expected time of flowering (sunset)>
August 2nd, around 7:18 PM
August 9th, around 7:11 PM
August 16th, around 7:04 PM
August 23, around 18:56
August 30th, around 18:47
September 6th, around 18:38
September 13th, around 6:28 PM
Enjoy the "Night Zoo and Botanical Garden" even more! Be sure to check out the workshops and exclusive gourmet food!
In addition to observing the nocturnal aspects of animals and plants, you can't miss the exclusive workshops and gourmet food available only at the "Night Zoo and Botanical Garden."
[Animal Information Center ZooLab] Workshop
At the ZooLab, located at the zoo's main gate and containing the general information desk, there will be workshops (numbered tickets required) where you can have fun learning about animals, making your visit to the Night Zoo even more enjoyable.
Please check the website for the date, content, and time of the event.
Image: Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens
[Main Gate Square] Locally produced menu, beer
Cafe La Sombre, located on the zoo's main gate side, sells locally produced food and beer in a tent in the Main Gate Plaza.
[Children's Zoo Cafeteria] Red Panda Drink
The "Children's Zoo Cafeteria" will be selling "Red Panda Drinks." Only the first 50 drinks will be available from 5:00 PM, so if you're interested, be sure to get in early!
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[Observation Deck Cafe] BBQ
At the Observation Deck Cafe next to the Botanical Garden Observation Deck, you can enjoy a barbecue while taking in the night view.
提供時間は15：00～20：30（L.O.20：30）。席数に限りがあるので、事前予約がおすすめです。詳細はお店に確認を（電話070-5594-6108）。
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Apparently, the surrounding roads get very crowded every year when the "Night Zoo and Botanical Gardens" is held.
You can check the parking lot's congestion status (full, crowded, empty) on the website (https://pages.vacan.com/174d42a136594d), but we recommend using public transportation such as the Fukuoka City Subway or Nishitetsu Bus. *The free shuttle bus "ZOO Bus" will not be operating.
Please enjoy this seasonal event. Have a wonderful night! (Text/ARNE Editorial Department)
<Outline of the 2025 "Night Zoo and Botanical Garden" event>
Dates: Every Saturday from August to the second week of September (August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, September 6th, 13th - 7 days)
Hours: 9:00-21:00 (entry until 20:30)
Location: Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens (1-1 Minami Park, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
Admission fee: 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for high school students, free for junior high school students and younger
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