Itabashi Children's Zoo

At the Itabashi Children’s Zoo, located in Higashi Itabashi Park in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, you can see sheep, goats, guinea pigs, ponies, flamingos, and Japanese deer.

Visitors can also ride ponies, hold guinea pigs, and interact with the animals.

Admission is free, and the park is open from 10:00 to 16:30 (10:00 to 16:00 from December to February). The park is closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday).

1311901006_91 — Image Credit: Tokyo Navi via tokyo-park.net archive

Park Name	Higashi Itabashi Park 東板橋公園
Park Address	3-50-1, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo


Pony	Flamingos	Guinea pig holding area

Pony Riding Area	Zoo Entrance	Entrance Guide

Image Credit: Tokyo Navi via tokyo-park.net archive

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