[2025 Usa Attraction] Travel Guide for Kyushu Wildlife Park African Safari (Updated Jun)

The children's long-awaited trip 🦒🦓🐘🦘🦘 We drove from Oita Prefecture at 08:45 in the morning Arrive at the zoo around 09:00 There are already 20 cars in front of me😨 The zoo opens at 09:30 The queue was slow and took about 20-25 minutes Finally bought the 12:50 Jungle bus Let's drive into the park once I saw many animals moving freely up close The advantage of driving into the park is that you can park at any time Look at the animals and take pictures (of course there is no car following behind before stopping). However the animals know that there is no food in these private cars Can't walk too close Then we went to feed the small animals Buy carrots at your own expense to feed the horse Watch the kangaroo 🦘 touch the rabbit 🐇 feed the gold 𢇁𤠣🐒 Holding a guinea pig 🐹 also has a 🐱🐶 cat and dog experience pavilion... Then go to the restaurant in the park for lunch It's ramen 🍜 curry rice 🍛 dumplings 🥟 etc Taste normal buffet form of restaurants There is also a souvenir shop next to it where you can walk and buy After eating and walking, the time is just right Time to take the Jungle bus The leader first briefly explains what animals are fed with different foods It doesn't matter if you don't understand. There will be pictures to compare I fed lions 🦁 big black bears, elephants 🐘 camels 🐪 that day Also saw zebra 🦓 giraffe 🦒 bell sheep 🐐. Saw the animals rushing around the jungle bus It feels very different from self-guiding You can interact with the animals on the Jungle bus Kids are happy and excited is another kind of memorable experience #JapanTravel #FukuokaDrivingTour #Kyushu Zoo 🦁Kyushu Natural Zoo🐯 📍Japan〒872-0722 Oita, Usa, Ajimumachi Minamihata, 2−1755-1

Kyushu Natural Animal Park is located in Oita Prefecture and is an ultra-large wildlife park covering an area of ​​1.15 million square meters. In the "Wildlife Area" of the park, you can see lions, black bears, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, cheetahs, elephants, and more than 20 other species of animals up close. In addition to driving into the park by themselves, visitors can also take the animal-shaped "Jungle Bus" to the wildlife area. It takes about an hour to go around the park, passing through the black bear and alpine animal area, lion area, herbivore area, tiger area, cheetah area, and antelope area in sequence. The driver will even stop at spots where animals gather so that everyone can feed them! On the bus, you can watch the wild animals' every move from a very close distance, which is very thrilling. 📍Address: Minamihata, Anshinin-cho, Usa City, Oita Prefecture #Zoo #100 Ways to Travel

📅 Itinerary Day 1: Airport ＞ Car Pickup ＞ Beppu Hell ＞ Mercure Beppu Bay Resort ＞ Takegawara Onsen (06:30-22:30) Day 2: Kyushu Natural Animal Park (09:30-16:30)｜Jungle Bus requires on-site reservation, Adults 💲2600 ＞ Yufuin Floral Village ＞ Mercure Beppu Bay Resort Day 3: Takachiho Gorge ＞ Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine ＞ Kumamon Square (10:00-19:00) ＞ Kumamoto Grid Hotel 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: Mercure Beppu Bay Resort / Kumamoto Grid Hotel / Cross Life Hakata Yanagibashi Hotel 🍴 Food Recommendations: 1️⃣ Conveyor Belt Sushi Kame Masa (亀正くるくる寿司) 💰 Average Cost: 150 2️⃣ Ariran Yakiniku (元祖アリラン) 17:30-21:00 💰 Average Cost: 200-300 3️⃣ Jigoku Mushi Kobo Kannawa (地獄蒸し工房 鉄輪) 10:00-18:00 💰 Average Cost: 250-300 4️⃣ Near Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine 💰 Average Cost: 150-200 📌 Practical Tips Plan your self-drive itinerary and routes in advance. Restaurants and shops in rural areas close early. Beppu malls close at 7 PM, and most restaurants close by 9 PM.

You can get close to dangerous animals without going to Africa! It is located in Beppu Kyushu Natural Zoo. The selling point here is that you can take the park bus to feed the animals! The park bus costs 1,500 yen per trip. If you take the earliest bus, you may have to wait for 2 hours to catch the bus. It is recommended that you drive yourself or come in the afternoon. The car models have super cute animal patterns. While waiting for the bus, you can go in and get close to the cute animals. It takes about an hour. You can bring your own food or go to the restaurant in the park for the remaining hour. However, because the park bus drives on a bumpy mountain road, I feel a little carsick (because the bus is ventilated with windows open but no air conditioning). It is recommended that you don’t eat too much. Then just enjoy the time with dangerous animals!

#Spring0yentrip "Inside Kyushu Natural Zoo, there is also a "cat cafe" where you can relax while interacting with cute cats. In the cafe, you can play with and hold various kinds of cats, so it is an irresistible place for animal lovers. The cats are very docile, and many visitors find the cafe a relaxing space. It is a recommended spot where you can relax and unwind from your daily fatigue by enjoying the cats' movements and expressions while relaxing in the cafe☕️. Access: Inside Kyushu Natural Zoo, near the entrance to the zoo.

#Spring0yenTrip "Kyushu Natural Zoo is a zoo located in the middle of the nature of Kumamoto Prefecture. In the zoo, animals from Asia and Africa are kept in an environment close to their natural surroundings, allowing you to observe them in their natural state. Particularly popular animals include lions, giraffes, and elephants. The appeal of the zoo is the petting corner where you can interact with the animals directly, and the wide range of events for children. It's also a great spot for families 🦓. Access: About 30 minutes by car from JR Kumamoto Station 🚗.

When traveling to Beppu and Yufuin Onsen in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, you can't miss the Kyushu Natural Animal Park, which is loved by the locals and is the largest wildlife park in Japan. You can take the animal-shaped jungle bus in the park or drive directly into the park. However, you can feed lions, elephants, and black bears on the bus first, and you can also see giraffes, rhinos, zebras and other animals living on the grassland. In the "Small Animal Exchange Area", you can get close to cats and dogs, experience riding mini horses, and feed kangaroos and squirrel monkeys. It is definitely a parent-child itinerary that must be arranged for a free trip to Kyushu! #KitakyushuZoo #JungleBus #Self-driving #Wildlife #Parent-childActivity 📍Address: 2-1755-1 Minamihata, Anshinin-cho, Usa City, Oita Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: March 1st to October 31st 9:00-16:30 November 1st to the end of February 10:00 to 16:00

The largest wildlife park in Japan, you can choose to drive or take the park's "Jungle Bus" to observe wild animals up close🦒🐆🐘🦓🐐 Then you can touch and feed kangaroos in the walking area🦘. There are also activities for children to ride ponies or hug bunnies, which are very relaxing and relaxing☺️ #Kyushu Natural Animal Park Address: 2-1755-1 Minamihata, Anshinin-cho, Usa City, Oita Prefecture #Japan #Oita #Kyushu #Zoo #Wildlife #japantravel #travelblogger #hkblogger #FebruaryGoodDestination2025 #RegisterFebruaryHotelTestSleeper2025 #FukuokaItinerary #FukuokaAttractions #JapanTravel #KyushuTravel #Check-inAttractions #Fukuoka #Travel

#newyearnewtrip Wish to visit a wildlife animal safari but Africa is too far for you? Well, fret not, because in japan Beppu region, one can visit the Kyushu wildlife Park African Safari. You can choose to drive in the safari using your own car or choose to sit the park's safari bus. These jungle buses would cost slightly more as you are able to feed the safari animals from the bus. If you're driving your own car, then it's not possible to do so, as car windows are to be closed at all times. I drove into the safari on my own and it was an exhilarating experience as you see animals come close or beside your vehicle. It is just unbelievable. There are safari personnels patrolling the area so you dont have to feel scared and they are there to help in case of any accidents. You get to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, deers, and so many more animals, as they roam free in a non enclosed area. This is a one of a kind safari experience not to be forgotten!

#2024TravelReview This time we came to #九州自然动物. I really recommend that you can arrange a family tour when you come to Kyushu. There are many different experience activities such as the jungle bus, which allow you to get close to wild animals. It is recommended to combine it with #由布院之森. It is less rushed to arrange two days and one night. If you want to take the Jungle Bus, it is recommended that you arrive at the park when it opens so that you can register for an earlier bus. You can also drive in, but we came here to feed the animals up close, so we decided to take the jungle bus. There are many kinds of animals here, which are mainly divided into two parks: the "Wildlife Area" and the "Interactive Area". In the Wildlife Area, there are herbivorous animals such as bears, lions, tigers, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, camels, etc. You can take the bus in the park or drive by yourself to get close to them. #JungleBus is the most popular experience activity in the park. The bus is made into the shape of wild animals and is quite cute. It will go around the wildlife area for about 50 minutes. During the process, you can feed bears, lions and herbivores. Tickets can only be purchased on the day and cannot be booked in advance. After entering the park, you need to make a reservation in the general information center. Because reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis, it is recommended that you send one person to buy the tickets first while the others go to park. Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by an adult to ride. Children under 3 years old can ride for free but must be held by a parent. After getting on the bus, they will be given biscuits (for bears), meat (for lions), fruits and vegetables (for elephants), and granular feed (for goats, reindeer, and camels). The bus will first pass through the wild animal area. When it arrives at the designated location, the driver will stop the car and instruct everyone to prepare food. After the animals smell the scent, they will actively approach the cage car. When feeding the lions, Mia was so scared that she didn't dare to move at all. When feeding the elephants, she was sprayed with water by the elephants. These are very different experiences for children. The special thing here is the #camping plan, which is charged per person and includes tickets, tents and some camping equipment. Because it is adjacent to the zoo, you can hear the roar of lions at night, and you can also take the jungle bus limited to camping the next morning. Friends who like outdoor experience can come and try it. In addition to the wildlife area, there is also an #interactive area where you can feed and touch the animals yourself. There is animal feed for sale at the entrance of each animal, and you can decide whether to buy it for your children. There are also #cuteanimalinteractionpavilions (catpavilion, dogpavilion and rabbitpavilion), as well as horseback riding experiences, which require additional admission fees. There are also restaurants and bakeries in the park. The souvenir shop is worth a visit. There are many kinds of goods, and the limited products that can only be bought in the park are worth a look. There is also a tax-free service for foreign tourists. #九州家庭景点 #野园 #九州动物 #日本家庭景点推荐 #九州野生园 #仓车 #动物巴士 #家庭景点 #家庭旅游 #日本自由行 #九州旅游

It is recommended to visit the zoo when visiting Kyushu. Even adults can have a great time there! We chose to rent a car this time and took a tour bus to experience the fun of feeding elephants, lions and other animals. Both children and adults felt fresh and excited. There are many other animal interaction experience areas in the park. I recommend you not to miss this place if you pass by ❤️! #九州旅游 #familytravel #Kyushu Natural Zoo #九州自由行

#RedLeaves #FukuokaAttractions #GoodParent-ChildDestinations #KyushuZoo In early October this year, while my daughter's school was on vacation, my family and I went on a nine-day self-driving tour shortly after arriving. Kyushu has a great climate and delicious food, and of course, one must enjoy the autumn specialties - red leaves. Although most of the maple leaves in Kyushu have not turned red yet, looking at Siu's small diamond jewelry, one can feel the hazy autumn atmosphere.

#100 Ways to Travel 💞Recommended reason: Here visitors can take a cute and special jungle bus to Experience the fun of feeding a variety of animals up close, and feel the adventure and excitement of feeding the lions yourself. The spacious park makes visitors feel as if they are on the African savannah. The relaxing and healing zoo is a highly recommended option for family trips in Japan. Even adults can enjoy the extraordinary fun! Kyushu Zoo 📍Address: 2-1755-1 Minabata, Anshinin-cho, Usa City, Oita Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: March-October 09:00~16:30 November-February 10:00~16:00 Closed: The park is open all year round (in case of rain, it will be open as usual) Transportation: The quickest and most convenient way is to take the Kamenoi Bus, Route 41, and get off at Stop 3.

Chartering a car to Kyushu Natural Zoo is like being in the African savannah. You can drive to see the animals up close. It is a very good experience. The children can't take their eyes off. There is a restaurant in the zoo and the food is not bad. 😍

Kyushu Natural Animal Park combines the most essential elements of Japanese nature to create a nearly perfect natural animal kingdom, making it an excellent place for tourists to get close to nature. The park is surrounded by lush trees and streams, just like a natural primeval forest landscape. Visitors feel as if they are in a pure natural kingdom, where they can appreciate the natural ecology of various wild animals up close. In addition to beautiful natural scenery, this zoo also displays various rare Japanese wild animals. From the gentle and adorable pandas to the sturdy and graceful deer, the animals move freely in their natural habitats. Visitors can watch these animals up close and feel the vitality of nature, as if they have returned to a distant primitive era. #Fukuoka Attractions

Kyushu Natural Zoo is full of surprises. You can drive in to see all kinds of African wild animals, or you can pay extra to take the tour bus. This tour bus is basically a must, because food is provided to feed lions and other African animals, but the daily supply is limited, so you need to arrive early to queue up!

This place is near Yufuin, but there is no JR station, so it is recommended that people who travel by car must arrange this attraction. Here you can let your children get close to cute kittens, puppies, ponies, guinea pigs and other small animals. If you can buy a safari cage ticket, it is recommended to participate. You can feed lions, elephants, goats and other animals up close, and you can see cows, cheetahs and tigers. There is no age limit, so it is highly recommended.

Kyushu Natural Zoological Park is the largest safari park in Japan. Today we took the elephant-shaped jungle bus in the park. On the bus we could see the animals living leisurely on the grassland, and feed lions, elephants, black bears and other wild animals at very close range. In addition to large animals, the zoo also has a small animal contact area, including pygmy horses, guinea pigs, etc. #九州自然动物 #九州景点 This is definitely a must-do itinerary for a free trip to Kyushu, and I highly recommend it to everyone.