The Edogawa Natural Zoo within the park is notable for being free of charge to the public.
The facility houses over 50 species of animals, including Humboldt penguins and giant anteaters.
It features a touch-animal area where visitors can interact with smaller creatures like guinea pigs.
The park grounds are adjacent to the larger Gyosen Park Japanese-style garden, creating a continuous green corridor.
The zoo is actively involved in the conservation and breeding of certain endangered species.
Gyosen Park is a combined municipal park and zoo located in Edogawa, Tokyo. It features a free-entry zoo, Edogawa Natural Zoo, which focuses on small mammals, birds, and reptiles. The park grounds encompass a large pond and an ornamental fountain area. It is specifically designed to provide urban residents with accessible contact with nature and animals. The park's layout integrates the zoo facilities seamlessly with recreational green space.
The viewing platform overlooking the Humboldt penguin enclosure.
Check the zoo schedule for 'touch time' sessions if you are visiting with children.
Visit the adjacent Japanese garden for a quieter experience after touring the zoo.
Bring a hat and water, as animal viewing areas are largely outdoors and exposed to the sun.
Avoid visiting during peak summer afternoons when animals may be inactive or hiding from the heat.
Closed on Mondays, except when a public holiday falls on a Monday, in which case it closes the following day. Also closed during end-of-year holidays.
Do not feed the animals, do not use camera flashes inside the animal enclosures, and remain on designated pathways.
