Event schedule for April 2026
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Updated on April 1, 2026
April 19th is Zookeeper Day - Learn about the work of animal keeper!
"feeding time!"
Why not take a closer look at what the animals are eating? You might even get to hear from animal keeper.
*Please note that events may be canceled or changed without notice due to reasons such as the animals' health management.
"animal keeper Guide to Animals"
*Please note that the event may be canceled or changed due to circumstances related to the animals' health management.
*The schedule for April will be irregular due to the talk session on Animal Care Day.
"Let's play in the animal park"
Date and time: 2nd and 4th Sundays
April 12th (Sunday), 26th (Sunday), 2026
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Location: Zoo (main area) / Animal Plaza
Content
Let's explore the "Creature Plaza" and search for creatures together with the staff.
guided tour
Dates: 1st and 3rd Saturdays / 2nd and 4th Sundays
The theme, time, and meeting place will be announced on the day of the event at Main Gate /general information sign and the event sign at the Nanai Gate.
A guided tour of sculptures with a curator
Date and time: 2nd Saturday / 3rd Sunday
Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 19th, 2026 from 1:30 p.m.
The meeting place will be announced on the day of the event at Main Gate /general information sign and the event sign at the Nanai Gate.
Storytelling session
Date and time: First Saturday
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 1:30 p.m.
Venue: Picture book corner on the 1st floor of the Zoo (main zoo) Museum
Content
This is a storytelling session using picture books and kamishibai (paper plays) featuring various animals. We will prepare fun stories mainly for preschool children and early elementary school children.
Picture story show by Flathead Grey Mullet
Date and time: 2nd and 4th Saturdays
Saturday, April 11, 2026, Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:00-11:30
Location: Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Museum (Main Zoo)
Guided tours of the Peace Memorial Flathead Grey Mullet by volunteers
Date and time: Every Tuesday
April 7th (Tuesday), 14th (Tuesday), 21st (Tuesday), 28th (Tuesday), 2026
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Location: In front of the Peace Memorial Statue prototype exhibit Sculpture Museum A, Zoo (Main Park)
Flathead Grey Mullet guided tours of Copper Pheasant pheasants
Dates and times: 2nd Saturday and 3rd Sunday
April 11th (Sat) and 19th (Sun), 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: In front of Copper Pheasant enclosure at the zoo (main zoo).
Flathead Grey Mullet wildcat guide
Dates and times: 2nd Saturday and 3rd Sunday
April 11th (Sat) and 19th (Sun), 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: In front of the wildcat enclosure at the zoo (main zoo).
Bottle watching by Flathead Grey Mullet
Date and time: Third Saturday
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 13:30-14:30
Location: In front of Aquatic Life House Park (annex).
Spinning yarn by Flathead Grey Mullet
Date and time: Fourth Sunday
Sunday, April 26, 2026 14:00-15:00
Please arrive within the designated time.
Capacity: 40 people
Venue: Meeting room on the 2nd floor of the Zoo (main zoo) Museum
Content: Let's make yarn using wool shorn from our sheep. You can take home the yarn you make.
Special event by volunteers
Special event by volunteers
This event is organized by a volunteer service guide group.
Papercraft
Date and time: Thursday, April 2, 2026
First session: 13:00
Second session: 1:30 PM
Capacity: First 10 people per session
Participation tickets will be distributed in front of the meeting room.