The park features a specialized feeding zone where giraffes can be fed directly from tour buses.
The facility utilizes a double-gate security system to prevent animals from crossing between enclosures or exiting the perimeter.
It is one of the few safari parks in Japan that allows visitors to drive their personal vehicles through the entire animal zone.
The park maintains a breeding program for several species of herbivores and large cats.
The site includes a petting zoo area near the entrance that hosts smaller, docile animals like goats and capybaras.
Iwate Safari Park is a drive-through zoological facility located in the Ichinoseki region, allowing visitors to observe exotic animals from the safety of their own vehicles or provided safari buses. The park houses a diverse collection of fauna including giraffes, lions, tigers, and zebras, often roaming within spacious enclosures designed to mimic their natural habitats. Guests can engage in guided feeding experiences, specifically allowing direct interaction with giraffes from safari vehicles. The park occupies a large, hilly terrain that provides panoramic views of the surrounding Iwate countryside. It operates as an educational facility focusing on wildlife observation and animal conservation. Visitors remain within their vehicles for the duration of the safari loop to ensure safety while passing through predator zones.
The giraffe feeding zone where the animals approach the vehicle windows closely.
Keep your windows closed when driving through the lion and tiger zones to ensure safety.
Rent a safari bus rather than using your own car if you want to avoid potential scratches or damage from animals.
Purchase food pellets at the entrance to facilitate better interactions with giraffes and zebras during the tour.
Attempting to touch the lions or tigers, or feeding them from the vehicle window, which is strictly prohibited.
Closed on Thursdays; schedule may shift during major Japanese public holidays.
Do not exit your vehicle in the drive-through zones; strictly follow guide instructions regarding animal feeding distances.
