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Backyard Tour 2026 (ZOORASIA, Winter)

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Nakayama
Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA

Japanese title: 潜入！バックヤードツアー2026（よこはま動物園ズーラシア・冬季）

Dates
Dec 6 (Sun) – Feb 28 (Sun)
Hours
13:30–14:00
Price
High school age and older 2,000 yen, elementary and junior high 1,000 yen, preschoolers free (cash on the day)
Where
Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA (Nakayama Sta.)
Check the official page (Japanese)

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Good to know

Open until14:00from 13:30
ClosedDec 7 (Mon), Dec 8 (Tue), Dec 9 (Wed)+69 more days
PriceHigh school age and older 2,000 yen, ele
With kids0–12

A 30-minute behind-the-scenes tour led by keepers on winter Sundays only, by lottery for 25 people per session. January covers Indian lions and red-shanked douc langurs, or African savanna lions; February covers proboscis monkeys, or Asiatic black bears and spectacled bears.

Dates
Dec 6 (Sun) – Feb 28 (Sun)
Time
13:30–14:00
Price
High school age and older 2,000 yen, elementary and junior high 1,000 yen, preschoolers free (cash on the day)
Kids
Ages 0–12
Venue
Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA
Nearest station
Nakayama Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

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Distance from major stations

From Nakayama
2.4 km, about 15 min by train
From Seya
4.2 km, about 20 min by train
From Aobadai
5.3 km, about 25 min by train
From Minami-Machida Grandberry Park
5.4 km, about 25 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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FAQ

When is Backyard Tour 2026 (ZOORASIA, Winter)?
Dec 6 (Sun) – Feb 28 (Sun)
What are the opening hours of Backyard Tour 2026 (ZOORASIA, Winter)?
13:30–14:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Backyard Tour 2026 (ZOORASIA, Winter) cost?
High school age and older 2,000 yen, elementary and junior high 1,000 yen, preschoolers free (cash on the day)
Where is Backyard Tour 2026 (ZOORASIA, Winter) and what is the nearest station?
It is held at Yokohama Zoological Gardens ZOORASIA. The nearest station is Nakayama Sta..

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