Izu Shaboten Zoo

Izu Shaboten Zoo (伊豆シャボテン動物公園) is a popular zoo located in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The zoo is famous for its extensive cactus garden, housing over 1,500 species of cacti and succulents from around the world, and a wide variety of animals, including rare species such as capybaras, red pandas, and white tigers.

Visitors can stroll through the cactus garden and see cacti of all shapes and sizes, from tiny prickly pear cactus to towering saguaros. The zoo also has several animal exhibits where visitors can see and learn about a variety of animals, including monkeys, meerkats, wallabies, squirrel monkeys, chimpanzees, pelicans, flamingos, and more. One of the most popular exhibits is the capybara hot spring, where visitors can watch these giant rodents relaxing in a warm bath.

The zoo offers several animal encounters and feeding experiences, such as feeding carrots to the kangaroos or holding and petting a hedgehog. Visitors can also enjoy various animal shows, including the capybara hot spring, bird shows, and dog shows.

Izu Shaboten Zoo is connected to the neighboring Izu Granpal Park, an amusement park with thrilling attractions. Visitors can purchase a combined ticket to enjoy both parks.

Getting there

By Train and Bus

1. Take a train to JR Ito Station
2. From Ito Station, take a bus bound for Shaboten Park

• Travel time: About 40 minutes
• Fare: 880 yen (one way)
• Frequency: 2 buses per hour

1. Take a train to Izu-Kogen Station
2. From Izu-Kogen Station, take a bus bound for Shaboten Park

• Travel time: About 20 minutes
• Fare: 430 yen (one way)
• Frequency: 1 bus every 1-2 hours

In both cases, get off at the last stop and walk up a slight incline to reach the zoo.

Details

Hours	9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission	Adults: 2,700 yen Elementary School students: 1,300 yen Children: 700 yen
Phone	+81 557-51-1111
Address	1317-13 Futo, Ito, Shizuoka 413-0231
Official Website	https://izushaboten.com/