Kurume Bird Center
Kurume Bird Center is one of the rarer zoos in Japan that houses mainly birds. The center houses many rare birds that cannot be observed at any other zoo in Kyushu, such as the blue-winged kookaburra and green peafowl. In total, the center displays 80 species of bird, like 120 Indian peafowls (a Special Natural Treasure), re-crowned crane, African penguin, flamingo, and Japanese chicken, in addition to 12 kinds of mammals such as wallabies, squirrel monkies, and capybara. Don’t miss the petting zoo where feed is available from vending machines, and the playland.
*About the Center: Area – 30,000 square meters (322,900 square feet)
*Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible bathrooms; wheelchair rental; changing tables; guide dogs permitted
*Discounts: Available for persons with disabilities and senior citizens who live within Kurume City
| Address | 830-0003 Within Chuo (Central) Park, Higashi Kushihara Town, Kurume City, Fukuoka |
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| Contact |
Tel:0942-33-2895 Fax:0942-33-2896 Kurume Bird Center |
| Fees | High School Students and Over: 250 Yen; Junior High and Elementary School Students: 100 Yen; Infants and Toddlers (age 4 and over): 50 Yen |
| Weekends and Holidays |
Every second Monday (the next day in case of a holiday) |
| Parking | Available; 200 vehicles |
| Access | By train – a 20 minute walk from Nishitetsu “Kurume” Station By bus – a 5 minute walk from Nishitetsu “Seishonen Kagakukan Mae” Bus Stop By car – 5 minutes west (towards downtown Kurume City) of the Kurume Interchange off the Kyushu Expressway |
| Times Available | 9am – 5pm |
| Area | Chikugo Area |
| Genre | Zoo (Recreation) |
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