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Ueno Zoo

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3.8/5
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Ueno Zoo is one of Japan's oldest zoos, with over 400 species of animals including pandas, gorillas, and elephants. It is both educational and fun, …

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3.8/5 · 3,117 reviews
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Mar 15, 2025
Amazing animals being housed in atrocious conditions. If you want to see animals stressed and wishing they were dead then this is the place to go. Would rather pay quadruple the entry fee if it meant…Full review by R4ppScallion
Mar 14, 2025
Polar bears and tiger were very stressed. Animals sad looking. Some animals have big enclosures but most don't. Even though it is a cheap day out, it is not worth it. Most animal stuff in Japan is ba…Full review by 253726623
Feb 7, 2025
Went here yesterday (7th Feb) entered as the zoo opened as thought it may be busy. Lots of school groups but could take a slow stroll around. Unfortunately a lot of the animal exhibits were closed to…Full review by craice
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Ueno Zoological Gardens, over 100 years old, is one of the oldest zoos in the country. The gardens are home to a multitude of birds, Sib…
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The Ueno Zoo, Japan's oldest zoological park, spans an area of 35.2 acres and is home to more than 2600 animals. It was established b…
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Located:Tokyo, Japan
Opened:1882

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do you still have to book a ticket in advance or can you just show up at the zoo and pay to get in
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I recommend that you don't go to this zoo, it supports animal cruelty and you won't enjoy it.
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Answer by Milly H · Mar 13, 2025
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Are the gardens and parks around the zoo accessible?
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Yes. It's basically a huge park which include the zoo, the museums, the parks. All are accessible. But some need entrance fees i believe.
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Hi all. There are many positive ratings for Ueno Zoo; however when I read some of the comments about enclosures …
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Hi all. There are many positive ratings for Ueno Zoo; however when I read some of the comments about enclosures being way too small and concerns for the health of animals in these highly rated posts, the ratings don’t make sense? If the reviewers are commenting about the animals’ health why are good scores being given?
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Hi, I am one of those giving a negative review about the zoo: the space for the animals was way too small, but what impressed me the most (in a negative way) was the behaviour of the …
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Hi, I am one of those giving a negative review about the zoo: the space for the animals was way too small, but what impressed me the most (in a negative way) was the behaviour of the animals. They looked sad and tired. I do not know why many people wrote a fantastic comment about the zoo. Personally, I would suggest to NOT visit it.
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