A small yet unique and adorable spot on Awaji Island is Nojima Zoo, located within the Nojima Scuola complex. This charming zoo hosts a variety of unique and adorable animals that visitors can interact with and enjoy. The highlight of Nojima Zoo is its animal festival, which promises exciting and unique experiences this month and in August. Let’s find out more about this!
July 21st Animal Festival Details
This time, the spotlight is on guinea pigs and rabbits. It’s not every day that you get to play and interact with these adorable animals!
Guinea Pig Race
Time: 11:00 AM / 2:00 PM
Cheer on the guinea pigs as they race!
Cosplay Photo Shoot
Time: 11:30 AM / 2:30 PM
Take photos with guinea pigs dressed as rabbits and rabbits dressed as guinea pigs!
Birthday Party & Keeper’s Talk
Time: 12:00 PM / 3:00 PM
Celebrate the birthday of Sunny the Rabbit and his three guinea pig brothers!
Rabbit Walking
Time: 12:30 PM / 3:30 PM
Enjoy a walk with the rabbits!
Write a Tanzaku
Write your wish on an animal-themed tanzaku (a long strip of paper used to write waka poems)!
August Animal Festival Details
The Nojima Zoo Animal Festival will be held on August 4th and August 24th. August 4th will focus on rabbits, while August 24th will feature alpacas. This is a unique opportunity to play with alpacas, take pictures, and even celebrate their birthdays. You won’t want to miss this event!
Nojima Zoo Business Hours
- Weekdays: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Holidays: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Closed on Wednesdays
Check out previous Animal Festival event at Nojima Zoo!
Take Part in the Exciting Nojima Scuola’s Animal Festival on Awaji Island
Exciting Facts About Nojima Scuola!
Awaji Island’s regional rehabilitation initiatives have transformed Nojima Scuola, previously known as Nojima Elementary School, into a bustling multipurpose facility. It now features a market, bakery, restaurant, small zoo, and café. What sets it apart is its pet-friendly environment, complete with a large dog run equipped with pathways for walks and toys designed specifically for our four-legged friends. If the fascinating animal festival and Nojima Scuola interest you, be sure to stop by. You won’t regret it!
