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Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium

長崎ペンギン水族館

Specialized aquarium featuring approximately 180 penguins from nine species, with interactive exhibits including a natural sea swimming environment.

Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium, Nagasaki
© Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium
Opening hours
Mon–Sun09:00–17:00
Holidays09:00–17:00
Admission
Standard
Adult¥520
Child¥320
Links
Official websiteJapanese
Access
Shukumachi, Nagasaki-Shi, Nagasaki 〒 851-0121

The Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium, located in Nagasaki City, Japan, is a unique facility dedicated to penguins, housing approximately 180 individuals across nine of the world's 18 penguin species.

Exhibits and Attractions

Subantarctic Penguin Pool: One of Japan's largest penguin pools, with a depth of 4 meters, allowing visitors to observe penguins swimming gracefully underwater.

Little Penguin Farm: Home to the world's smallest penguin species from Australia, offering an intimate viewing experience.

Fureai Penguin Beach: A pioneering exhibit where captive penguins swim freely in a natural sea environment, providing visitors with an up-close encounter.

Touch Pool: An interactive area where guests can touch marine creatures like starfish and sea cucumbers, enhancing the hands-on experience.

Nature Experience Zone: Features a biotope replicating Nagasaki's rural landscapes, complete with streams, ponds, and forests, allowing for observation of local flora and fauna.

Events and Activities

The aquarium hosts various events, including penguin feeding sessions, petting opportunities, and penguin walks on weekends and public holidays. Seasonal events, such as Christmas concerts, are also organized to enhance visitor engagement.

At Hey Japan!, we strive to keep the places listed on our website as current as possible. However, location owners or management may alter opening times or modify admission requirements without prior notice. Check official websites before visiting.

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