Yumemigasaki Zoological Park to be renovated in stages from FY2028: city finalizes plan costing about ¥5.3 billion

Yumemigasaki Zoo's redevelopment plan is set

In May 2026, Kawasaki City finalized the "Yumemigasaki Zoological Park Redevelopment Plan." The park opened in 1950 and has kept and shown animals since 1972. It is the only zoo in Kawasaki.

According to the plan, the problems include old animal houses, a lack of barrier-free access, living conditions that do not yet fully meet animal welfare standards, and the need to plan parking for cars and bicycles.

Phased renovation from FY2028

According to the plan summary, after basic design work, the city will renovate in stages from FY2028 while moving the animals. Because the work must be done in stages, the city says ordering it all at once would bring little benefit, so design and construction will be ordered separately, which also lets local companies take part.

The total cost is estimated at about ¥5.32 billion (including tax). The main items are below; figures may change with prices.

Item	Estimate
Animal houses (red pandas, penguins, monkeys, etc.)	¥2.82 billion
Animal hospital, backyard, etc.	¥690 million
Plaza and playground	¥300 million
Toilets and other facilities	¥50 million
Paths, water, electricity, archaeological surveys, etc.	¥1.46 billion

The goal: an exciting, hands-on zoo built together

The goal is "an exciting zoo where people connect and build it together." The city wants the park to be a place where visitors can "feel life," experiencing the nature, history and animals of the whole of Mount Kase.

The city will continue to lead animal care, and will work with private partners to improve programs, parking and other services.

According to the plan summary, the park has always been free to enter, partly because shrines, temples and other private land sit inside it and there are five entrances, which makes it hard to close off only the zoo area.

Contacts

Yumemigasaki Zoological Park, phone 044-588-4030 (Japanese). The full plan and summary are on the city's page.