About Kusatsu Tropical Wonderland

Kusatsu Tropical Wonderland is a unique tourist attraction in Kusatsu Town, Gunma Prefecture, where visitors can interact with a variety of plants and animals in a tropical environment created using hot spring heat. This facility utilizes the abundant geothermal heat from the Kusatsu Onsen hot springs to maintain a warm environment throughout the year, allowing visitors to appreciate tropical creatures even in the cold climate of Kusatsu.

First of all, the greatest attraction of the Kusatsu Tropics is the large number of rare tropical organisms on display. In particular, many tropical reptiles, amphibians, and birds can be seen in the facility. A particularly big attraction is the display of reptiles such as turtles, snakes, and lizards. These animals are rarely seen in Japan, making it a special experience for animal lovers and children. Another enjoyment is the close proximity to the animals, as the birds in the park are free-range and can be observed up close.

The Kusatsu Tropical Wonderland also has a wide variety of plants on display. Tropical fruit trees and plants such as bananas, papayas, and coffee trees grow in the greenhouse, and visitors can feel as if they are exploring the jungle as they walk through the greenhouse. Even in Kusatsu's harsh winters, the inside of this facility is warm all year round, a major attraction that allows visitors to relax and enjoy the tropical atmosphere.

In addition, Kusatsu Tropical Wonderland offers a wide variety of hands-on events where tourists can interact with animals. For example, there is a section where visitors can feed turtles and enjoy interacting with birds. Children and adults alike can enjoy interacting with the animals in a natural setting, making the park especially popular among family tourists. The park also exhibits hot spring monkeys that take advantage of Kusatsu's famous hot springs, and the sight of these monkeys enjoying the natural hot springs provides visitors with a moment of smiling enjoyment.

Another attraction of the Kusatsu Tropical Wonderland is its connection to hot springs. Taking advantage of the characteristics of Kusatsu, which is known as a hot spring resort, the zoo uses the heat from the hot springs to recreate a tropical environment, allowing visitors to experience the symbiosis between hot spring culture and nature, a feature not found in any other zoo. Another reassuring factor for visitors is that the facility is designed to be barrier-free, allowing visitors in wheelchairs and strollers to easily enjoy themselves.

All in all, the Kusatsu Tropical Wonderland is a unique sightseeing spot unique to the hot spring town of Kusatsu, where visitors can enjoy an exotic atmosphere far removed from everyday life through contact with animals and tropical plants. This is a place where visitors can experience an even more fulfilling trip to Kusatsu by visiting in combination with hot spring sightseeing.