Established in 1882, Ueno Zoo is the oldest zoo in Japan. It has grown over the years, expanded its area, and been a forerunner in the Japanese zoo world. Located amid the downtown Tokyo, Ueno Zoo not only provides recreation, but also plays an essential role in wildlife conservation and public education. In an effort to breed endangered species, the zoo has completed the "Gorilla Woods" and "Tiger Forests."		About Ueno Zoo Visitor Information

	At Tama Zoo, animals are displayed under naturalistic and spectacular habitats set up in its vast land of 52 ha (129 acres) in Hino City, one hour from central Tokyo by train. It exhibits Japanese animals such as sika deer, Yezo brown bears, and Japanese macaques, as well as animals from all over the world, such as African elephants, koalas, Indian rhinoceroses and orang-utans. The Lion Bus offers you a ride out among the lions.		About Tama Zoo Visitor Information

	Please enjoy viewing realistic and dramatic displays of freshwater and marine life not only from Tokyo, but also from around the world, even from the Antarctic. In the huge 2,200-ton tank, you can enjoy watching bluefin tuna darting swiftly around. The aquarium also exhibits sea birds including penguins, and giant kelp from California, US. The facility sits on the beach of Tokyo Bay and could be reached in half an hour by train from Tokyo station.		About Tokyo Sea Life Park Visitor Information

	Inokashira Park Zoo is located in a quiet and distinctive suburb of Tokyo. It exhibits a variety of Japanese species and contributes to the conservation and breeding of Japanese squirrels, mandarin ducks, and swans. The park also comprises a pond, a botanical garden and Seibo Kitamura (Japanese sculptor) Museum. The park's lush verdure offers a relaxing atmosphere for any visitors.		About Inokashira Park Zoo Visitor Information

	Ohshima is a volcano island, 120km south of the mainland Japan, and could be reached from Tokyo in about half an hour flight. The zoo was opened by a steamship company, and transferred to Tokyo City in 1935. It exhibits Japanese cranes, Japanese serows, white-tailed sea-eagle, Japanese wood pigeons as well as Aldabra giant tortoises and Hawaiian geese.		About Ohshima Park Zoo

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