Event schedule for May 2026
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April 30, 2026 (Updated May 19, 2026)
We will be holding an opening celebration event.
We will be holding a "Thank You" event Asian Elephant "Hanako" to celebrate her 10th anniversary.
"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.
*Please note that the schedule in May will be irregular due to the park's opening anniversary event.
"Let's play in the animal park"
Date and time: 2nd and 4th Sundays
May 10th (Sunday), 24th (Sunday), 2026
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Location: Zoo (main area) / Animal Plaza
Contents:
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, May 9, 2026, 1:30 p.m.
*A guided tour will be held on Sunday, May 17th, as part of the park's opening celebration.
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
May 2, 2026 (Sat) 13:30~
Venue: Picture book corner on the 1st floor of the Zoo (main zoo) Museum
Contents:
This is a storytelling session using picture books and kamishibai (picture-card shows) 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, May 9, 2026, Saturday, May 23, 2026 11:00-11:30
Location: Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Museum (Main Zoo)
*On Saturday, May 23rd, "Hanako's Picture Story Show" will be held in the picture book corner on the first floor of the museum.
Guided tours of the Peace Memorial Flathead Grey Mullet by volunteers
Date and time: Every Tuesday
May 5th (Tuesday), 12th (Tuesday), 19th (Tuesday), 26th (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
Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 17th, 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, May 9th and Sunday, May 17th, 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
May 16, 2026 (Sat) 13:30-14:30
Location: In front of Aquatic Life House Park (annex).
Spinning yarn by Flathead Grey Mullet
Date and time: Fourth Sunday
May 24, 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
Contents:
You can try making yarn using wool shorn from the sheep you raise, and take home the yarn you make.
Special event by volunteers
Special event by volunteers
This event is organized by a volunteer service guide group.
Animal Bingo
Date and time: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
First session: 10:20 AM
Second session: 11:20 AM
Capacity: First 40 people per session
*Registration will begin at the venue 20 minutes before the scheduled start time.
*Participation is not permitted midway through the session. Please arrive by the start time if you wish to join.
Venue: Meeting room on the 2nd floor of the Zoo (main zoo) Museum
Contents:
Let's play bingo with the animals at the zoo! If you get bingo, you'll receive a prize handmade by volunteers.
Making a rubber band gun with chopsticks
Date and time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Capacity: First 30 people
Venue: Meeting room on the 2nd floor of the Zoo (main zoo) Museum
Contents:
Let's make a rubber band gun out of chopsticks and aim at the target cup!