Akita Omoriyama Zoo

The Akita Omoriyama Zoo (秋田市大森山動物園, Akitashi Omoriyama dōbutsuen), also known as “Milve”, is a municipal zoo opened in July 1967 in the city of Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan. Opened in 1972, the zoo covers 15 hectares, with 114 species on display. It is accredited by the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA).[2]

Akita Omoriyama Zoo
Main gate
39°40′19.74″N 140°04′38.58″E
Date openedSeptember 1972
Date closed
LocationAkita, Akita Prefecture, Japan
No. of animals505
No. of species114
Annual visitors280,000 (2019)[1]
MembershipsJAZA[2]
Websitewww.city.akita.lg.jp/zoo/
Akita City Children's Zoo
秋田市児童動物園
Aerial view in 1967
Date openedOctober 1950
Date closed31 August 1972
LocationSenshū Kōen
Land area4,000 sqm
No. of species40[3]
Annual visitors200,000[4]
Major exhibitsAkita's “Monkey Train”[5]
OwnerCity of Akita, Akita prefecture

The zoo is modeled after Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido with holding areas designed to mimic the animal’s natural habitat, and incorporating “action exhibits” where animal activity is encouraged, particularly during feeding time.

History

The zoo began as a zoo attached to the Akita Prefectural Children’s Hall within the grounds of former Kubota Castle (39°43′20.1″N 140°07′30″E) in October 1950. It was transferred to the control of Akita City in April 1953 and renamed the Akita City Children’s Zoo,[6][7][8] and "Monkey Train ride" was very popular.[9][10] In September 1972, it was relocated to its present location.

The zoo successfully bred the tanuki in captivity in 1974, followed by the barn owl in 1978, and Japanese marten in 1994. It also successfully artificially inseminated the black-backed jackal in 1990 and demoiselle crane in 1995. All of these successes were the first time for a zoo in Japan.

In March 2015, the zoo recorded its 10 millionth visitor since its relocation to its present location.[11][12]

Akita Omoriyama Amusement Park Anipa
Akita Omoriyama Amusement Park Anipa
秋田大森山ゆうえんちアニパ
Previously known as 大森山遊園地
Location154 Kataba, Hamada, Akita City, Akita Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates39.6712116°N 140.0727308°E / 39.6712116; 140.0727308
StatusOperating
Opened1979 (first)[13]
April 1, 2008 (2008-04-01) (current)[14]
OwnerHoei Sangyo Co. Ltd
Operating seasonMarch through November
Attractions
Total11 (as of 2020)[15]
WebsiteOfficial website

Akita Omoriyama Amusement Park Anipa (秋田大森山ゆうえんちアニパ, Akita Omoriyama Yuenchi Anipa), is an amusement park located adjacent to Omoriyama Zoo. The facilities is owned and operated by the Hoei Sangyo Co. Ltd (豊永産業) in Osaka.

Attractions
Satellite view

Parking lot

It can hold 430 cars and vehicles.

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