World Elephant Day

In honor of World Elephant Day on August 12, original can badges will be distributed at the entrance gate (first 100 pieces). Additionally, veterinarians will provide explanations about the recent status of Marunimi elephant 'Mei,' who gave birth on August 5, and the current situation of elephants in the wild, which are facing extinction.

Map & Location

Details about World Elephant Day

Date & Time

8/17(Sun)

Note

August 17 (Sunday) 9:00 AM - (first 100 people) Distribution of can badges, 11:30 AM - Special explanation. *Opening hours are from 9 AM to 4:30 PM (entry until 4 PM), closed on Thursdays.

Venue

Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park

Address

Asa-cho, Asa North, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture

Fee

Admission fee: 510 yen for ages 18 to 64, 170 yen for ages 65 and older, 170 yen for high school students and those under age 18, free for infants and elementary/middle school students. *Group discounts available.

parking

Light, regular, and small-sized vehicles 450 yen

Access

About 15-20 minutes from Hiroshima North IC, Hiroshima IC, and Itsukaichi IC

Access (Public)

Take a Hiroshima Electric Railway bus or Forbull bus from Astram Line Kamiyasu Station and get off at 'Asa Zoological Park.'

Contact

082-838-1111 （Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park）

URL

http://www.asazoo.jp/