Meet a Giant Panda at Kobe Oji Zoo!
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The Panda Star of Oji Zoo
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The giant panda currently residing at Oji Zoo is a female called Tantan. When she comes outside, you can meet her face-to-face!
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The red pandas are also a popular attraction at the zoo!
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Glass tanks give visitors a chance to see polar bears, penguins and other animals at play in the water.
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The spacious zoo also offers a meeting with a big elephant!
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A small adjoining amusement park is also available, perfect for taking small children to play.
Kobe Oji Zoo (神戸市立王子動物園・Kobe Shiritsu Oji Dobutsuen) is located just west of Oji-koen Station, or you can walk about 25 minutes east from Shin-Kobe Station. See below for details!