Ikeda Zoo is a zoological park in Kita Ward, Okayama City, welcoming visitors to meet a diverse collection of animals, including reticulated giraffes, red pandas, Grant’s zebras, ostriches, meerkats, and Japanese black bears. The zoo offers animal introductions and visitor facilities, with seasonal opening hours and regular weekly closures during parts of the year. Guests can enjoy family-friendly events and experiences such as small-animal encounters, feeding sessions, and opportunities to observe giraffes from a raised deck. Special programs include seasonal festivals, educational activities, and events highlighting animal care and conservation.

Working with Okayama Prefecture, Ikeda Zoo also supports the Okayama Wildlife Rescue Center, which cares for injured wild animals and aims to return them to the wild where possible. The center also encourages visitors to consider biodiversity and the coexistence of people and wildlife. The zoo shares news, activity reports, and animal videos through its website and social media. Visitors can support its work through donations, a supporter program, volunteer activities, and other contribution initiatives.