Event schedule for March 2026
event
February 26, 2026
"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.
"Let's play in the animal park"
Date and time: 2nd and 4th Sundays
Sunday, March 8, 2026, Sunday, March 22, 2026
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
*Cancelled in case of rain (decision will be made the day before)
Location: Zoo (main area) / Animal Plaza
Content
Let's explore the "Creature Plaza" and search for creatures together with the staff.
guided tour by Animal Guide
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 Nanai Gate.
Sculpture Garden Gallery Talk by Curator
Date and time: 2nd Saturday / 3rd Sunday
Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, the 15th, from 1:30 PM
*The meeting place will be announced on the day of the event at Main Gate /general information sign and the Nanai Gate event sign.
Camellia guide by plant specialist
Dates: March 1st (Sun), 7th (Sat), 8th (Sun), 14th (Sat), 15th (Sun), 2026
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Meeting place: In front of the gazebo at the main zoo.
Content
We'll guide you to the camellias that are currently in full bloom.
Storytelling session
Date and time: First Saturday
*The March event will be cancelled.
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, March 14, 2026, Saturday, March 28, 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
March 3rd (Tue), 10th (Tue), 17th (Tue), 24th (Tue), 31st (Tue), 2026
14:00 - 14:15
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
Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th, 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
Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: In front of the wildcat enclosure at the zoo (main zoo).
Spinning yarn by Flathead Grey Mullet
Date and time: Fourth Sunday
March 22, 2026 (Sunday) 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.
Tiger the bucket (juggling)
Date and time: March 20, 2026 (Friday/Holiday)
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Capacity: First 50 people
Location: Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Museum, Zoo (Main Park)
Papercraft
Date and time: Wednesday, March 26, 2026
First session: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Second session: 12:00 - 12:30
Capacity: 10 people per session (first-come, first-served)
We will be distributing numbered tickets in front of the meeting room.
Location: Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Museum, Zoo (Main Park)
Guinea Pig Colors
Date and time: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
First session: 10:20 AM
Second session: 11:20 AM
Capacity: 30 people per session (first-come, first-served)
We will be distributing numbered tickets in front of the meeting room.
Location: Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Museum, Zoo (Main Park)
Content
Please color the clay guinea pig to create patterns.
(February 26, 2026)
(March 3, 2026: Added dates for the "Peace Memorial Statue Guide")
(March 4, 2026: The meeting place for the "Camellia Guided Tour by Plant Staff" has been changed.)
(March 5, 2026: Added guided tour schedule)