The center is built on the site of the former Kurume Sports Center, repurposed to provide a dedicated urban wildlife space.
Many of the birds housed are rescued or rehabilitated animals that cannot be safely returned to the wild.
The facility is integrated into the larger Kurume Central Park, which acts as a green corridor for native bird migration.
The center specifically prioritizes the preservation of Japanese endemic bird species in its breeding programs.
It is one of the few urban zoos in the Fukuoka Prefecture that offers free access to the public.
The park grounds surrounding the center contain over 1,000 cherry trees, impacting the avian environment during the spring bloom.
Kurume Bird Center is a specialized municipal zoological facility located within the expansive Kurume Central Park. The center houses approximately 30 species of birds, including peacocks, owls, and various waterfowl. Beyond its avian collection, it maintains small enclosures for mammals such as guinea pigs, capybaras, and tortoises. The facility operates as an educational resource focusing on local and exotic wildlife conservation. It features walk-through aviaries that allow for close-range observation of flighted species. Visitors can participate in scheduled interaction sessions with small animals. The center serves as a recreational hub for local families, situated in a landscaped green zone. It remains an active facility maintained by the local government to provide accessible animal education.
The elevated viewing platform overlooking the main waterfowl pond.
Visit during feeding times to see the birds and capybaras most active.
Check the notice board at the entrance for any daily animal interaction schedules.
Bring sun protection, as the park grounds provide limited shade near the bird enclosures.
Attempting to touch the birds unless supervised by staff; straying off marked paths into protected park vegetation.
Closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday).
Do not feed the animals human food; keep voices low near bird nesting areas.
