Snow Zoo 2025【Omoriyama Zoo, Akita City

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Omoriyama Zoo is currently closed for the winter, but the "Snow Zoo" will be held again this winter 2025 at "Omoriyama Zoo" in Akita City from January 4, 2025 (Saturday).

Period: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only from January 4 (Sat.) to February 24 (Mon.), 2025
Time: 10:00 to 15:00 (admission until 14:30)
Admission: 730 yen for adults, free for high school students and younger

Check out the highlights of the Snow Zoo!

The annual zodiac-themed panel exhibition "Oriental Zodiac Signs" will be held at the Milve Pavilion. This year, in honor of the Year of the Snake, the exhibition introduces the body features, ecology, and snakes that live in Akita. On Sunday, February 9, a special Valentine's Day event, "Find the Heart! on Sunday, February 9, and many other events. The schedule of events will be announced on SNS and the website as soon as details are finalized, so please don't forget to check back.
Capybaras taking a warm bath
You will be able to see animals in winter that you cannot normally see, such as red pandas, snow leopards, and arctic wolves in the snowy landscape, and monkeys gathering together to keep warm, called "monkey dango. Be sure to find the animals' footprints left on the snow.
Red panda that is good at standing up

Map of the park

Sledding in the picnic area

When there is snow on the ground, visitors can sled down the long slope of the park's picnic area, which is recommended for families with small children. There are no sleds available for rent, so please bring your own. If you get cold, you can warm up at the Visitor Center, the Milve Pavilion, or the monkey house, "Tenku no Rakuzaru".

When is the Ferris wheel scheduled to operate?

In addition, the Ferris wheel (with heating) at "Omoriyama Yuenchi Anipa" in the park will be in special operation only during consecutive holidays in January and February. (January 11-13, February 22-24) After enjoying the snowy zoo to the fullest, it is a good idea to take a ride on the heated Ferris wheel and enjoy the snowy scenery.
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