We will be holding an opening celebration event.
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April 23, 2026 (Updated May 11, 2026)
Inokashira Park Zoo opened on May 17, 1942, and this year marks its 84th anniversary. Anniversary events will be held on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th. While Saturday, May 16th is a regular opening day, admission is free for everyone on Sunday, May 17th, the anniversary of the park's opening.
The head of director welcomes you.
director and someone in Fennec Fox costume will welcome all visitors.
Sunday, May 17, 2026, around 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
The plaza in front of Main Gate of the zoo (main park)
*The mascot costume event will be canceled in case of rain.
Park tour event: "Tracing the History of the Cultural Park: A Tour of the Cultural Park!"
We will install explanatory panels throughout the park that allow visitors to learn about the history of the cultural park.
By visiting 14 panels throughout the park and collecting the letters, you can complete a certain word.
Enjoy the park in early summer by searching for characters and imagining what the cultural park was like in the past.
May 12th (Tuesday) to May 31st (Sunday), 2026
① Main Gate in front of the main gate ② Zoo/Gazebo ③ In front of the porcupines ④ Serow enclosure
⑤ Elephant enclosure ⑥ Lawn area ⑦ Monkey mountain ⑧ Exit to "Squirrel Trail"
⑨ Atelier Building ⑩ Animal Plaza ⑪ Aquatic Life House ⑫ Egg House
⑬ In front of the heron enclosure ⑭ Swan deck
Zoo (Main Park) Main Gate in front of the main gate / Aquatic Life Park (Branch Park) - in front of the Nanai Gate
First 300 copies each day (weekdays) / 800 copies each day (weekends and holidays)
*Ends when supplies run out each day.
*Total number of zoos and aquatic parks combined
Opening Commemorative Special Guide
Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Date | time | title | Meeting point | rainy weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
16th (soil) | 11:15〜 Approximately 15 minutes | A guided tour of the cultural park's plants by a staff member in charge of plants: Plants in the Wildcat House | Zoo/ Wildcat House (Fennec Fox side) | cancel |
11:30〜 Approximately 15 minutes | A guided tour of the animal park by animal keeper: The history of wildcat breeding at the cultural park | Zoo/ Wildcat House (Fennec Fox side) | cancel | |
13:30〜 Approximately 10 minutes | "Cultural Park Animal Guide" by animal keeper Ex-situ conservation of Japanese Newt | Aquatic zoo/ In front of Aquatic Life House (in case of rain: Aquatic Life House) | ||
13:30〜 Approximately 30 minutes | A historical guide to the sculpture garden by the sculpture garden curator. | Zoo/ In front of the Sculpture Garden Atelier Hall | ||
14:00〜 Approximately 20 minutes | A guided tour of the animal park by animal keeper: Snails protected at the zoo | Zoo/ Copper Pheasant enclosure Before Land Snail | ||
14:30〜 Approximately 15 minutes | A guided tour of the cultural park's plants by a staff member in charge of plants: Plants before snails | Zoo/ Copper Pheasant enclosure Before Land Snail | ||
15:00〜 Approximately 35 minutes | Animal commentary guided tour "Exploring the History of the Cultural Park" | Zoo/ In front of the monkey mountain | ||
17th (day) | 11:30〜 Approximately 30 minutes | A guided tour of the cultural park's plants by a staff member in charge of plants: Tree Inspection Experience | Zoo/ In front of the gazebo | cancel |
13:30〜 Approximately 30 minutes | A historical guide to the sculpture garden by the sculpture garden curator. | Zoo/ In front of the Sculpture Garden Atelier Hall |
"Cultural Park Animal Guide" by animal keeper
animal keeper will talk about animals that have a close connection to the zoo, as well as the efforts to protect rare species that the zoo has been focusing on in recent years.
Animal commentary guided tour "Exploring the History of the Cultural Park"
We will talk about the past and present of Inokashira Park Zoo, while touring the facilities that still remain within the park.
A guided tour of the cultural park's plants by the plant specialists.
A specialist staff member in charge of the garden's agricultural and horticultural operations will talk about the charm of plants.
A historical guide to the sculpture garden by the sculpture garden curator.
We will discuss the circumstances surrounding the creation of the sculpture park and what it was like when sculptor Seibo Kitamura was working there, all while enjoying the artworks.
