Green Park is a tropical ecological garden that focuses on visitor interaction with plants, water and animals. This glass-walled building is like a giant greenhouse, with the temperatures and humidity increased to match. There are about 170 kinds of rare animals and plants exhibited here. As you step inside you see a panorama of vivid colors and lush plants, just as if you had entered a tropical jungle.
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Aquatic creatures live inside the greenhouse
Inside the greenhouse is a small river, a pond, a fully-fledged waterfall, and more. Near these water features you can find exhibits of animals that live near water, various fish, and reptiles. You can feed the fish in the pond. There is a special turtle zone where African spurred tortoises walk around leisurely. There is a room where you can observe what is said to be the largest collection of butterflies in Japan, starting with the large tree nymph. There colorful, big birds, iguanas, central bearded dragons and other tropical animals which will have you feeling as though you are lost in a tropical paradise.
See aquariums inside the cave
There is a zone in the aquarium which is constructed to look like a cave and contains many tanks. Here in the low light it is possible to see tropical fish such as redtail catfish, parumu, common catfish, black tambaqui, giant gourami, silver arowana and angelfish, as well archerfish and piranha. There are also amphibians and reptiles such as pig-nosed turtles and banded bullfrogs.
Events are held regularly
There are events in Green Park that enable guests to interact with animals. In these events, staff explain the ecology of rare lizards, snakes or turtles, and visitors have the chance to touch them and take a photo. The events are free, so it is easy to participate. They are also popular with children.
Getting here
| Address | 1006 Takenami, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu 808-0121, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| ☎ | 093-741-5545 |
| Access | The aquarium direction page (Japanese) |
Access Map
Admission Tickets, Price
| Fees | Green Park | Tropical Ecological Park |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 100 yen | 300 yen |
| Primary & middle school student | 50 yen | 150 yen |
| Coupon (Adult / 5 tickets) | — | 1,000 yen |
| Coupon (Primary & middle school student / 5 tickets) | — | 500 yen |
| Child | free | free |
Opening Hours & Calendar
| Hours | |
|---|---|
| General | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Jan 2 – 4 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Days closed | Every Tuesday (If a Tuesday is a national holiday, then the next day) |
Official website
FAQs
Nursing Lounge
There are two nursing lounges in the park.
Coin lockers
Not available.
Baby stroller rental service
Baby strollers are available at 100 yen per stroller.
Wheelchair rental service
Wheelchairs are available free of charge.
