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Giraffe Backyard Tour
A guided tour led by zookeepers behind the scenes of the giraffe house. Explore areas normally closed to the public and observe the animals up close. Held on weekend and holiday afternoons; participation tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the information counter starting from park opening.
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- Date2026 Sat, Jul 4 – Sun, Dec 27
- VenueGiraffe Terraceキリンテラス
- Time15:15 (approx. 20 minutes)
- Fee¥500 per person (Free for children 3 and under)
- BookingAdvance purchase required (Tickets sold at the Information Center from park opening until 15:00; registration closes once the 15-person capacity is reached)
Other events nearby on Nov 11
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- Lecture: The World of Beatrix PotterWed, Nov 11 · Higashimatsuyama · Takasaka Kyuryo Civic Activity Centerabout 900 m
- Peony Walk Higashimatsuyama Fire Prevention FairMon, Nov 9 – Sun, Nov 15 · Higashimatsuyama · ピオニウォーク東松山about 3.2 km
- Higashimatsuyama City Library Mini Reading SessionWed, Nov 11 · Higashimatsuyama · City Library 3F Training Roomabout 5.0 km
Details
- Contact
- Saitama Children's Zoo Administration Office 0493-35-1234
- Source
- 埼玉県公園緑地協会
- Name at the source
- キリンのバックヤードツアー
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Venue map
Around the venue
The venue, Giraffe Terrace, is about 2.0 km in a straight line from 高坂 Station. Nearby parks you can visit after the event: 埼玉県こども動物自然公園 (about 100 m), 千年谷公園 (about 1.1 km), 物見山公園 (about 1.1 km). On rainy days, indoor places such as こどもの城（埼玉県こども動物自然公園） (about 500 m) are an option. On Nov 11, 4 other events are also held nearby.
Nearest stations
- 高坂 Station (東武東上線)about 2.0 km
Nearby parks
- 埼玉県こども動物自然公園Playgroundabout 100 m
- 千年谷公園Toiletsabout 1.1 km
- 物見山公園Toiletsabout 1.1 km
Indoor places for rainy days
- こどもの城（埼玉県こども動物自然公園）Indoor play area · 無料（別途入園料：大人900円、小人200円、未就学児無料）about 500 m
- 東松山市化石と自然の体験館Hands-on activities · 市内一般700円・市内小中学生500円、市外一般1,000円・市外小中学生700円about 1.9 km
- 吉見百穴Hands-on activities · 中学生以上300円、小学生200円、小学生未満無料about 6.0 km
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