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Matsue Vogel Park

Coordinates: 35°28′34.5″N 132°56′38.5″E / 35.476250°N 132.944028°E / 35.476250; 132.944028
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Shimane Vogel Park
Japanese: 松江フォーゲルパーク
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LocationShimane Prefecture, Sea of Japan

Shimane Vogel Park, or Matsue Vogel Park (Japanese: 松江フォーゲルパーク), is an aviary park in Shimane Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan. Located on the north shore of Lake Shinji,[1] it has paved walkways between four aviaries holding tropical birds - mostly toucans, turacos, hornbills and ibises. The park is also home to various birds from around the world, including rare and exotic birds. There are also a number of waterfowl to be found in the aquatic birds aviary. Vogel Park also includes such birds as emus and penguins.↵An owl flight show is exhibited four times a day.[citation needed]

The park is known for its costumed penguin parades.[2][3][4][5]

Vogel Park features one of the largest greenhouses in Japan, housing a diverse array of flowers that bloom year-round.[6] Visitors can admire flowers such as Begonias, Fuchsias, and Coleus while exploring the park.

35°28′34.5″N 132°56′38.5″E / 35.476250°N 132.944028°E / 35.476250; 132.944028

References

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  1. ^ "Matsue Vogel Park – 松江フォーゲルパーク". Visit Matsue. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  2. ^ "6 'Santa Penguins' Take a Walk Just in Time for Christmas". ABC News. December 10, 2016. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  3. ^ "Parading penguins in cow pattern costumes a hit at west Japan aviary park". Mainichi Daily News. 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  4. ^ "Prenez votre dose de kawaii en passant les fêtes de Noël avec ces pingouins ! - Nippon Connection" (in French). 2015-12-21. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  5. ^ "Penguins Dressed as Santa Spark Outrage on the Internet". Cosmopolitan. 2016-12-10. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  6. ^ "Matsue Vogel Park | Shimane Japan Official Travel & Tourism Guide". www.kankou-shimane.com. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
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