Izu Animal Kingdom offers a diverse collection of animals to socialize with in their spacious outdoor petting zoo. In...

Cactus connoisseurs will certainly enjoy the attractions of "Cactus Park" in Izu, but the biggest draw seems to be the...

You might think you've wandered into the Peruvian Andes when you stumble across the Alpaca Farm in Fujimi, Nagano....

Feed a family of friendly kangaroos and pet a capybara still wet from its bath. Have your feet nibbled on by doctor...

Located in the hot-springs resort area of Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, this well-run animal park is a fun place to spend...

Anipa - short for "Animal Park" - is a big indoor petting zoo inside Osaka Aquarium's Tempozan shopping-entertainment...

Established in 1954, Kurume Bird Center is essentially a zoo for birds, housing more than 400 birds representing more...

If you're up for a visit to the biggest bunny meet-and-greet on the planet, Okunoshima is the destination for you. ...

Nagasaki Biopark is a massive outdoor animal park - sort of a cross between a petting zoo with tame animals that you...

This petting zoo in a deserted shopping mall in the wilds of Chiba doesn't look too promising. First impressions can...

Hundreds of adventurous squirrels live in colorfully decorated houses in Machida Squirrel Garden's spacious outdoor...

Small animals like red pandas, prairie dogs, squirrels, wallabies, Humboldt penguins and tropical birds make up most of...

Predating the era of cat and rabbit cafes by many years, petting zoos offer a friendly, interactive animal experience...

This low-key zoo specializes in animals that are native to Japan, so don't expect to see lions and giraffes, although...

A pair of rather cute goats, living in a pen in front of the shop, are one of the main draws at this lively...