World Elephant Day

In celebration of World Elephant Day on August 12, original pin badges will be distributed at the entrance (first 100 pieces). Additionally, a veterinarian will provide commentary on the current situation of "Mei," the pregnant African elephant, and the status of elephants in the wild facing extinction.

Map & Location

Details about World Elephant Day

Date & Time

8/11(Mon)

Note

August 11 (Monday, holiday) 9:00 AM – (First 100 people) Pin badge distribution, 11:30 AM – Special commentary *Opening hours are 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (entry until 4:00 PM), closed on Thursdays

Venue

Hiroshima City Asa Zoo

Address

Asa Zoo, Asa-cho, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture

Fee

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

parking

Light, regular, and small-sized vehicles 450 yen

Access

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

Access (Public)

Take Hiroshima Electric Railway bus or Forbull bus from Asanoyama Station on the Astram Line, get off at "Asa Zoo"

Contact

082-838-1111 （Hiroshima City Asa Zoo）

URL

http://www.asazoo.jp/