Ueno Zoo
Tokyo
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Ueno Zoo is the oldest zoo in Japan. It was founded in 1882 and today it holds 3000 animals, more than 400 different species and provides all visitors a learning experience. In the East area, you will find pandas, animals in Japan, mammal, and ocean creatures. In the West area, you will find African animals, reptiles, small mammal, and a children zoo.
Do & See
Whether you’re a techno buff or want to take in some more traditional Japanese sights and sounds, this city can offer it all. Visit splendid Shinto shrines or indulge in some shopping on Tokyo’s equivalent of Fifth Avenue.