[Held April 18th-19th] A "Little Zoo" Comes to Meriken Park! "Exciting Animal World" Features a Gathering of Over 30 Types of Creatures
For two days only on April 18th and 19th, 2026, Meriken Park will host "Exciting Animal World," a hands-on event featuring a small zoo with over 30 types of animals, including birds, reptiles, and insects. Families can enjoy interaction, feeding experiences, and photo opportunities in an urban park setting by the sea.
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The Kobe Port "U" Park Management Joint Venture (Meriken Park designated administrator, representative company: Hayakoma Transportation Co., Ltd.) will hold the hands-on event "Exciting Animal World" for two days only on Saturday, April 18th, and Sunday, April 19th, 2026.
More than 30 types of creatures, including small animals, birds, reptiles, and insects, will gather at Meriken Park, where the sea and grass stretch out.
A "little zoo" will appear in Meriken Park for these two days only.
This event is being held as one of the initiatives to leverage the unique characteristics of Meriken Park, aiming to improve the park's appeal and create learning opportunities.
◆ Petting Experience Area
A petting experience where you can gently touch the animals.
This is a popular feature that keeps children exclaiming, "So cute!"
◆ Feeding Experience
See them gobble it up right before your eyes!
Watch the creatures eat right in front of you.
It is an experience that allows you to feel the "life" of these creatures by learning how they eat and what their favorite foods are.
※ The feeding experience costs an additional fee (100 yen, tax included).
◆ Photo Time
A proximity that will surprise you, asking, "Can I really take photos this close?"
Capture that perfect memory, perfect for posting on social media.
◆ A Special Two Days at Meriken Park in Spring
Experience feeling the closeness of life on the warm spring seaside.
This is an urban animal event that can be enjoyed on the lawn while feeling the sea breeze.
We hope you will visit this notable, two-day-only event this spring as a destination for a family outing.
◆ Event Overview
Event Name: Exciting Animal World
Date and Time: April 18 (Sat) & 19 (Sun), 2026, 10:00–17:00
Venue: Near the Meriken Park Multi-purpose Lawn Plaza
Admission Fee: 700 yen (tax included) for ages 2 and up
※ The feeding experience costs an additional fee (100 yen, tax included).
Organizer: Kobe Port "U" Park Management Joint Venture
Operational Cooperation: Blue World Co., Ltd. (Registered Type 1 Animal Handling Business)
※ Exhibition contents and experience programs may change depending on weather or the condition of the animals.
※ Admission may be restricted depending on congestion levels.
◆ Inquiries
Kobe Port "U" Park Management Joint Venture
TEL: 078-321-0085 (9:00-17:00)
Mail: shitei.kg@hayakoma.com
HP: https://www.kobeport-upark.jp