Osaka

Visit Tennoji Zoo

A zoo in the concrete jungle of Osaka

Michelle Montano Sep 01, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>A tiger paces back and forth while eyeing visitors</p>

<p>Tennoji Zoo lies in the metropolis of Osaka city</p>

<p>A spotted hyena faces visitors with curiosity</p>

<p>Another hyena enjoys time in the grass</p>

<p>A lioness relaxes in the summer heat</p>

<p>A rare black rhino blends in with its surroundings</p>

<p>A marabou stork, native to Africa, stands perched on a rock</p>

<p>A tiger eagerly awaits its meal provided by the zoo keepers </p>

<p>One of dozens of penguins stands outside the penguin pool</p>

<p>A gray heron relaxes in the center of its pond</p>

Tennoji Zoo, located in Tennoji Park and near many tourist spots like Shinsekai and the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts, houses about 1,000 animals.

The zoo focuses on animals from the savannah, but creatures from other parts of the world can be found in the wilds of this man-made habitat, too.

The zoo is great for people of all ages, but children in particular will be delighted with the array of critters here. From hyperactive hyenas to listless lions and carefree chimpanzees, Tennoji Zoo is a fun place to explore whilst exploring other parts of Tennoji as well.

Michelle Montano @michelle.montano

I'm an Asian studies and journalism student who has been studying abroad at Hiroshima Jogakuin University for a year. My hobbies include studying Japanese, reading and writing poetry and traveling Japan. I love cats, visual kei and any and all cartoons.