Visited Kobe Animal Kingdom, here are my thoughts:
Pros:
Wide interaction with animals, whether it be feeding or petting them.
Rare animals and most ABC animals are shown in very interesting ways. Also the zoo boasts an impressive small mammal collection.
First time seeing animals like binturong, sand cat, marabou stork, common gundi, Amami spiny rat, Japanese flying squirrel, striped skunk, western plaintain eater, pudu, smooth fronted caiman, ruddy shelduck, northern carmine bee eater and striped possum, the highlight of the bunch.
The otter sanctuary and Pantanal exhibit were wide and interesting for the animals residing there.
Alright food and good gifts.
Little touches to exhibits like fake rain (I believe) in the shoebill garden.
Conservation efforts towards endemic species like Miyako grass lizard and Amami spiny rat.
Educational information was alright for a Japanese zoo.
Cons:
Small exhibits for pygmy hippos, tapirs and tigers.
Constant music playing.
Most animals looked uncomfortable like the pacing pumas.
Limited hiding spaces for animals.
Overall, Kobe Animal Kingdom was a zoo that was interesting and interactive, with rare species and a jungle like atmosphere. Although most species deserve to get out of the greenhouse, it is still a zoo fun for species hunters, zoo fans and regular folk alike. I give the zoo a rating of 8.2/10.
