About Kujukushima Zoo & Botanical Garden Mori Kirara
In Showa 36 year as the Sasebo city subtropical botanical garden and opened.
Because is at the Ishidake mountain hillside, so is given the name 「Ishidake Zoo & Botanical Garden」by the public.
Heisei 23 year, the park opened 50 anniversary as an opportunity to change its name to Sakai National Park Kujukushima Zoo & Botanical Garden, the same year in July given「Mori Kirara」 the lovely name.
Located in the west of the center of Sasebo city, there are giraffe and other animals in the spacious garden overlooking Kujukushima. Ornamental greenhouse and gardens are full of plants. In the blooming season, the rose-scented rose garden is also very famous.
The new「 penguin tank」, built in the 26th year of the Heisai era, features the largest patio sink in Japan, a 4-meter deep sink, and a shallow water tank with a close-up view of the penguins’ feet.
History of Kujukushima Zoo & Botanical Garden Mori Kirara
