The "Photo with Penguins" and "Penguin Feeding Experience" events are back at Shimoda Marine Aquarium (Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture) as of June 1st. Both events had been on hold due to highly pathogenic avian influenza, but a reduction in the avian flu alert level has allowed them to safely restart.
Photo with Penguins
Participation Fee: Free
Event Time: After the Petapeta March at 11:25 AM
Location: Photo stand beside the King Penguin enclosure
Details: Visitors can take commemorative photos alongside Humboldt penguins. Staff will photograph guests using their own camera or smartphone.
Penguin Feeding Experience
Participation Fee: ¥300 per session (numbered tickets distributed at opening time)
Event Time: After the "Photo with Penguins" session
Location: Penguin Pool
Details: Visitors can hand-feed Humboldt penguins. Numbered tickets required for participation are placed in front of the Penguin Pool at opening time, and check-in begins just before the session starts.
Going forward, the aquarium will continue to prioritize animal health management and guest safety, maintaining necessary hygiene measures and operational protocols.
Shimoda Marine Aquarium is located at 3-22-31 Shimoda, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is accessible from Izukyu-Shimoda Station on the Izu Kyuko Line by bus (7 minutes), taxi (5 minutes), or on foot (25 minutes). By car, it is approximately 40 km from Tsukigase IC on the Izu Chuo Road/Shuzenji Road. For more details, visit the official website.
