The best zoo for (insert animal category) Part 1

[zoogeekmaelstrom]

Japanese zoos are known for great things, whether it be the biggest polar bear exhibit, the most extensive breeding of hoofstock or the most interactive animal experiences. However, one of the things that count are the species, and how many types are there. Most zoos in the country will have a certain category of animals they exceed in keeping like Ueno Zoo’s small mammal collection or Fuji Kachoen Garden Park’s outstanding collection of owls. And so, I will be explaining on why Zoorasia in Yokohama has the most endangered species of any Japanese zoo. Zoorasia is praised for being one of the more modern zoos in Japan, reaching the lengths of those in Europe and the USA. It’s exhibits are more immersive and cage free, a trend that’s sadly uncommon in most zoos of the country. However, the Jersey Zoo of Japan boasts a strong number of endangered species. Goodfellow’s tree kangaroos are endangered, and only in Zoorasia will you see these tree dwelling mammals in Japan. I believe the zoo keeps 2-4 individuals and all look quite healthy in their open topped habitat. The zoo also boasts clouded leopard, and I believe only 1 individual is kept, though there maybe another one. The clouded leopard is only kept here in Japan and looks quite active. The zoo also keeps two species of endangered monkeys, douc langurs and proboscis monkeys. They are in troops and seem to have a nice population, with Zoorasia helping out their numbers and conservation. The zoo also keeps the New Caledonian giant pigeon, which is one of the largest pigeons in the world. They also live with Bali mynahs, another endangered species. Overall, the zoo has a ton of rare endangered species and ones that I missed like Indian elephant, okapi, dhole, African wild dog, Tibetan macaque all play a part in Zoorasias mission for rare animal conservation and the zoos mission to become a role model for the underdeveloped zoos of Japan. If you are a species hunter and want to see endangered species in Japan, I suggest you go to Zoorasia.

 

[Dr. Wolverine]

Best zoo for native birds in Japan is probably Ueno and Inokashira. Ueno has an impressive collection of native birds, and Inokashira is mainly focused on endemic or introduced species. Both have many Japanese birds that are scarce or absent in other zoos.