On Air: Fukuoka City Information/2016.08.13(Sat)/09:00～

The Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Garden, located in Chuo Ward of Fukuoka City, is holding its “the Night Zoo and Botanical Garden” event again this year, every Saturday until the second week of September.

There is nothing like seeing lions, leopards and other nocturnal animals in their element at night in the Zoological Garden! There will also be amazing displays centered around the Open Lawn Space and the Green house in the Botanical Garden, such as flowers that only bloom at night.

You’ll also have the chance to talk with animal caretakers who will be conducting the Zoo Spot Tour this year. Enjoy bumping into reptiles appearing in unexpected places, or participate in the petting event that is being planned at the Children’s Zoo.

As the new attraction, you can start the evening with an exciting movie, highlighting the zoo’s animals shot in stunning 4K at the Zoological Science Hall. Then, at the Botanical Garden, you can explore the grounds with a color-changing lantern and discover fantasy. And, also starting this year, you can enjoy the illuminated “Night Garden Train”.

And, all around Fukuoka city, monthly posters designed around the theme “Animals are art!” will be on display. Be sure to check them out!

The Night Zoo runs until Saturday, September 10th. Entrance to the park is allowed until 8:30 PM and events run through 9:00 PM. The entrance fee for adults is 600 yen. High school students are 300 yen, and those in junior high school and younger are free of charge! And, there are shuttle buses that are free from 5:00 to 9:10 PM running every 20 minutes on the days of the Night Zoo event. The round-trip route goes from next to the Heiwa-dai Track and Field Stadium to the Ohori Park subway stop, to the Botanical Garden Main Gate. Be sure to use it!

Have fun with special events and activities like you only can at night!

For further information, search “Fukuoka City Zoological & Botanical Garden” and check out the web page!