Event schedule for June 2026 (updated June 10th)
event
May 29, 2026 (updated June 10, 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
June 14th (Sunday), 28th (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, June 13th and Sunday, June 21st, 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
(Sat) June 6, 2026, 1:30 p.m.
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 (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, June 13, 2026, Saturday, June 27, 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
June 2nd (Tue), 9th (Tue), 16th (Tue), 23rd (Tue), 30th (Tue), 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, June 13, 2026, Sunday, June 21, 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, June 13, 2026, Sunday, June 21, 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, June 20, 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
June 28, 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:
Let's try making 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.
Making a Kaleidoscope
Date and time: Wednesday, June 24, 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 combine materials and make your own kaleidoscope!