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ANIMAL WONDER REZORT

千葉県

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Resort-style animal park with the largest number of elephants in Japan

"Ichihara Elephant Kingdom" and "Sayuri World" have been renewed! About 70 species of animals and birds live on the vast grounds that can accommodate Tokyo Dome. There are also opportunities to interact with animals, so it is recommended to wear clothes that can get dirty!

Features & How to Enjoy

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Highlights

Point 1

Get Up Close and Personal with Elephants Splashing Around

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Animal Wonder Resort is divided into two areas: "Ichihara Elephant Country" and "Sayuri World." As soon as you enter the "Ichihara Elephant Country" area, you'll find the elephant bathing area called "Elephant Splash," where you can see elephants enjoying themselves as they splash around in the water up close. You can watch them shoot water out of their trunks or roll around in the pond, and these powerful yet adorable elephants never get boring to watch!

Point 2

Amazing Elephant Performance Show!

In the "Ichihara Elephant Kingdom" area, there is a square called "Elephant Square" where you can see daily performances by elephants! In addition to various performances such as elephant musical instrument playing, soccer, drawing, and hula hoops, there are also interactive programs where you can ride on the elephants or take commemorative photos hanging from their trunks, and even feed them during the "snack time" at the end of the show. Even if you can't participate in the performance, you can get up close and personal with the elephants and interact with them.

Point 3

Experience the Feeling of a Trip to Thailand!

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At Animal Wonder Resort, there are food courts and restaurants where you can taste authentic Thai cuisine, as well as souvenir shops selling Thai goods, allowing you to experience the feeling of actually being in Thailand. When it reopened in March 2021, it received support from the "Tourism Authority of Thailand," the official tourism agency of Thailand, to convey the charm of Thailand. The elephant handlers riding on the elephants are Thai people who trained in Thailand, and there is also a museum in the park where you can learn about Thai food, culture, and more. It's great to be able to experience the feeling of traveling abroad even while in Japan!

Point 4

Relax at the "Giraffe Terrace" with a Giraffe's-Eye View

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In the "Sayuri World" area, there is a "Giraffe Terrace" where you can enjoy light snacks and drinks while viewing giraffes up close. This is the most popular spot in Sayuri World, and the terrace is located at a height similar to a giraffe's head, making you feel like you're taking a break with the giraffes! The menu consists mostly of light items such as meat-wrapped hot dogs and oden, making it perfect for a light lunch. If you purchase food, you can also feed the giraffes. Even small children who find it difficult to sit still are sure to be delighted!

Point 5

Get Up Close and Personal with 70 Different Animals

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In addition to elephants and giraffes, many other animals live here. In the "Ichihara Elephant Kingdom" area, you can meet 70 different species such as hippos and capybaras, and in the "Sayuri World" area, you can meet 30 different species such as kangaroos and camels, for a total of 400 animals! Especially in "Sayuri World," many animals are allowed to roam freely with the theme of "coexistence between animals" and "coexistence between humans and animals," and you'll be amazed at how close you can get to them. You may even have a capybara rubbing against your feet with sand and mud as you walk! So be sure to wear clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.

Point 6

Experience an Extraordinary Stay with Stylish Glamping!

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In a corner mainly on the Sayuri World side, there is a glamping facility called "The Bamboo Forest" and a pension facility, where you can have a special accommodation experience while enjoying an extraordinary stay. You can choose from three types of glamping rooms: dome tents, lotus bell tents, and tree houses, all of which have a stylish and cute atmosphere that will surely raise your excitement! The pension is only available to annual pass holders and it's said that you can even see giraffes from your room. Both facilities are well-equipped with amenities, services, and facilities, so you can have a comfortable stay regardless of the season or weather!

Point 7

Meet the Model Elephant from "A Boy Who Became a Star"!

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Are you familiar with the story "A Boy Who Became a Star"? It's a heartwarming tale about the emotional connection between a boy, an elephant, and their family, which was made into a movie in 2005. The model for the elephant in the movie, "Randy," actually lives here at Ichihara Elephant Kingdom and you can meet him in person! What's more, the author of the movie is the director of the park, Sayuri Sakamoto! Randy is a friendly and sociable elephant who loves interacting with people, and he has a heart-shaped charm point next to his left eye. Meeting the real Randy is an unforgettable experience, so we highly recommend watching the movie and then coming to see him in person!

Fee

Get a Discounted Admission Ticket for Two Facilities

The admission fees for Ichihara Elephant Kingdom are 2,200 yen for adults, 900 yen for children, and 1,800 yen for seniors, while Sayuri World charges 1,300 yen for adults, 700 yen for children, and 1,300 yen for seniors. Each park offers a free shuttle bus, so if you plan to visit both, you can get a discounted admission ticket for two facilities! Additionally, if you plan to use activities within the park, such as the elephant ride for 4,000 yen or the elephant lift for 2,500 yen, there will be additional fees. These activities are very popular, so during peak season, tickets often sell out in the morning. It's recommended to make a reservation online in advance to ensure availability.

Creatures

Meet Over 400 Animals!

The Animal Wonder Resort consists of two areas, "Ichihara Elephant Kingdom" and "Sayuri World," where over 70 different species and a total of over 400 animals live happily. In addition to the 10 elephants, the largest number of any zoo in Japan, there are animals that can only be seen in the "Ichihara Elephant Kingdom," such as hippos and red pandas, as well as animals that can only be seen in "Sayuri World," such as giraffes. There are also animals that live in both areas, such as capybaras and kangaroos. The performances and interactive experiences are also fulfilling, making this zoo a rare opportunity to feel close to animals.

Basic Information

	Address	937 Yamakogawa, Ichihara-shi, Chiba 290-0521
	Business Hours	Mon: 9:30～16:30 Tue: 9:30～16:30 Wed: 9:30～16:30 Thu: 定休日 Fri: 9:30～16:30 Sat: 9:30～16:30 Sun: 9:30～16:30
	TEL	0436-88-3001
	Web Site	https://zounokuni.com/

Average Review

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動物と触れ合えます。動物好きにはたまらないでしょう。ゾウも間近で餌やりができます。諸々と値段が高いですが、ゾウさんのご飯代になると思えば安いもんです。ほぼほぼ車でしか行けないのに駐車場代1000円はどうかなぁと思いますが、満足度は高いです。

市原ぞうの国は、千葉県市原市に位置する「アニマルワンダーリゾウト」の一部として運営されており、象とのふれあいを中心としたユニークな動物園です。この施設では、象だけでなく、他にも多様な動物たちと直接触れ合うことができ、特に家族連れや動物好きにとって、忘れられない体験を提供しています。象とのふれあいが最大の魅力であり、園内では象に餌をあげたり、象の背中に乗る体験ができるほか、象たちが繰り広げる「ぞうさんのパフォーマンスタイム」も必見です。このショーでは、象の知性と力強さが披露され、観客を楽しませる工夫が凝らされています。さらに、象が水浴びを楽しむ「エレファントスプラッシュ」では、象が水しぶきを上げながら遊ぶ姿を間近で見られ、特に子どもたちにとっては大興奮の瞬間となるでしょう。市原ぞうの国には象だけでなく、他にも70種類以上の動物が暮らしており、カバもその一つです。カバは、力強さと大きな口が特徴で、多くの来園者の注目を集めています。カバのエリアでは、その巨体を間近で観察でき、餌やりの体験も可能です。カバは普段はのんびりとした性格ですが、時折見せる活発な動きは訪問者を驚かせます。カバの飼育エリアは水辺に設けられており、彼らが水の中でリラックスしている様子も観察できます。また、市原ぞうの国はファミリー向けに設計されており、多目的トイレや授乳室など、家族連れに配慮した設備が充実しています。園内にはカピバラやポニー、ヤギなど、小さな子どもでも安心して触れ合える動物たちが多く、動物と直接触れ合うことで子どもたちの好奇心を育むことができます。施設全体は2021年に大規模なリニューアルが行われ、「アニマルワンダーリゾウト」として新たに生まれ変わりました。このリニューアルにより、象やカバをはじめとする動物たちとのふれあいがさらに充実し、訪れるたびに新しい発見があります。また、園内にはレストランやショップもリニューアルされており、ドムドムバーガーやタイ料理を楽しめるレストラン、象をモチーフにしたグッズが並ぶショップが訪問者を迎えます。アクセスも良好で、東京からの日帰り旅行が可能です。施設には広い駐車場が完備されており、車での訪問にも適しています。さらに、園内と姉妹施設「サユリワールド」間の移動には無料のシャトルバスが利用できるため、両施設を一度に楽しむことも可能です。特に家族連れや動物好きには訪れてほしい場所であり、リニューアルによってさらに充実した施設で、動物たちと過ごす一日はきっと忘れられない思い出となるでしょう。

ぞうの国とサユリワールドのセットで入園しました。餌やりできる動物が沢山いるので500円のおやつバケツは買った方がより楽しめると思います。もちろんぞうさんにもキリンさんにも餌やりできますよ。キリンさんは触るのはＮＧですが餌やりの時に触れる程度ならＯＫでした。ぞうさんはショーの後に餌をあげることができるタイミングがありますが、餌が無くても鼻を触らせてもらえるし近くで写真も撮れます。ぞうさんライドは当日でも空きがあればショーの後に乗ることができます。 1回も乗ったことが無い方は絶対乗った方がいいです！夏の時期はぞうさんが沢山お鼻でシャワーをかけてくれます。シャワーというよりは水大砲といった感じ笑。お子さんはぬれても良い恰好と着替えを用意しておくと120%楽しめると思います。私が行った時はぞう4姉妹末っ子のら夢ちゃんがお仕事そっちのけで水浴びに夢中になっていて、リアルジャングルクルーズ状態でとってもかわいかったです

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ANIMAL WONDER REZORT

Features & How to Enjoy

Highlights

Get Up Close and Personal with Elephants Splashing Around

Amazing Elephant Performance Show!

Experience the Feeling of a Trip to Thailand!

Relax at the "Giraffe Terrace" with a Giraffe's-Eye View

Get Up Close and Personal with 70 Different Animals

Experience an Extraordinary Stay with Stylish Glamping!

Meet the Model Elephant from "A Boy Who Became a Star"!

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