A third reticulated giraffe will join the “Kasumigaura Animal and Everyone’s House”!

The third reticulated giraffe will join the “Kasumigaura Animal and Everyone’s Home”! ​
MOFF Co., Ltd. Press release: March 18, 2025 A third reticulated giraffe will join the “Kasumigaura Animal and Everyone’s House”! The third reticulated giraffe, Natsuki (male, born June 11, 2021), has joined the “Kasumigaura Animal and Everyone’s House” operated by Namegata City and Kasumigaura Fureai Land Co., Ltd. The planned acceptance of the three animals has been completed, and the facility will be open to the public.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/102762/67/102762-67-f45bfcf5e6700985eb955eb51a7264db-3900×2600.jpg Natsuki, a male giraffe from Tobu Zoological Park ■ A new member of the facility, the reticulated giraffe Chaka (male) Born June 6, 2017 Nico (male) Born March 22, 2022 Natsuki (male) Born June 11, 2021 ■ Observe giraffes right in front of your eyes! “Kirin Talk” will also be held At our facility, we have an exhibit where you can observe giraffes right in front of your eyes, and you can enjoy their eating habits and characteristic behaviors up close. In addition, in “Giraffe Talk,” the curator will explain in detail the ecology and
characteristics of giraffes, and show them how they eat food. [Kirin talk time] Weekdays: 11:00~ Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 11:00~ / 14:00~ *The content may be changed or canceled depending on the animal’s physical condition.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/102762/67/102762-67-f4257dc6489f441ce4ac5c8cfe387391-3900×2925.jpg Kirin Talk ■Other event information In conjunction with the giraffe’s public release, we are also holding events at the facility where you can interact with various animals. 1. Guided tour (penguin, owl, porcupine) A tour to tour the park and observe animals with a curator Participation fee: 800 yen (200 yen for children under 3 years old) Includes a free-tailed porcupine snack experience and a limited edition postcard
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/102762/67/102762-67-16a97a18cfb14816863477b04520265e-3900×2600.jpg A rare animal that can only be seen in two parks in Japan (Omaki Porcupine) 2. Pony riding experience (single rider) Horseback riding experience for small children Participation fee: 500 yen (1 lap) Participation conditions: 2-10 years old, 30kg or less
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/102762/67/102762-67-ea63109f567853d86c3977dd35a9a8f5-768×576.jpg 3. Animal snack feeding experience You can feed treats to sheep, goats, alpacas, maras, capybaras, and tortoises Price: 200 yen for each item
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/102762/67/102762-67-0060bd8fd0b2163341d4362c20959964-3900×2599.jpg 5. Lunch time (sloth/penguin) Snack giving experience with curator’s explanation Price: 200 yen (*Free admission)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/102762/67/102762-67-344241b9bfbe807b9e20c7c6b0d4482a-768×561.jpg ■ About “Kasumigaura Animals and Everyone’s House” “Kasumigaura Animal House” is an interactive animal facility located on the shore of Lake Kasumigaura. The aim is to provide opportunities to think about the global environment and ecosystems through interaction with animals, and to deepen connections with local nature. It also features designs created by architects and contemporary artists, providing visitors with a place to make new discoveries and learn. Facility overview: Name: Kasumigaura Animal and Everyone’s Home Address: 1234 Tamatsukou, Namegata City, Ibaraki Prefecture Access: Approximately 50 minutes by bus from JR Joban Line Tsuchiura Station / Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by car from central Tokyo Official website:
https://doubutsutominna.jp/