Event schedule for July 2026 (updated July 25th)
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June 27, 2026 (updated July 25, 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"
The schedule for July 2026 is as follows. Please note that events may be canceled or changed due to animal health management or other reasons.
*If a heatstroke warning is issued, outdoor guided tours will be canceled.
Date | Start time | title | Meeting point | remarks |
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July 5th (Sunday) | 11:30 | The life of a wildcat | Wildcat House (Fennec Fox side) | rainy weather cancel |
July 12th (Sunday) | 14:00 | The story of the snail | Copper Pheasant enclosure Before Land Snail | |
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11:00 | The story of guinea pigs | guinea pig Interaction Corner | ||
Saturday, July 25th | 14:00 | The story of Red-crowned Crane | Aquatic Garden Crane House In front of Red-crowned Crane | rainy weather cancel |
July 26th (Sunday) | 11:30 | The story of Little Grebe | Aquatic Life House In front of Little Grebe tank | |
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"Let's play in the animal park"
Date and time: 2nd and 4th Sundays
July 12th (Sunday), 26th (Sunday), 2026
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Location: Zoo (main area) / Animal Plaza
Contents:
Let's explore the "Creature Plaza" and search for creatures together with the staff.
*This event will be canceled if a heatstroke warning is issued for Tokyo (mainland area).
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.
*This event will be canceled if a heatstroke warning is issued for Tokyo (mainland area).
Animal commentary guided tour schedule (July 2026)
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Saturday, July 4th | (This event will not be held due to a special event.) | |||
July 12th (Sunday) | 10:30 | Food for animals | Foods and teeth of various animals | In front of the penguins at the main zoo. |
13:00 | Exploring the Elephant's House | Let's take a look at how elephant houses are constructed. | In front of the elephant enclosure at the main park. | |
Saturday, July 18th | 10:30 | The life of Yaku Is Sika Deer deer | The life of Yaku Is Sika Deer deer according to the seasons | In front of the Yaku Is Sika Deer deer enclosure in the main park. |
14:30 | Exploring the creatures of Inokashira Pond | What kinds of creatures live in Inokashira Pond? | In front of the Mandarin Mandarin Duck in the annex. In front of Aquatic Life House during rainy weather. | |
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A guided tour of sculptures with a curator
Date and time: 2nd Saturday / 3rd Sunday
Saturday, July 11, 2026 and Sunday, July 19, 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, July 4, 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 (picture-card shows) featuring various animals. We will prepare fun stories mainly for preschool children and early elementary school children.
Flathead Grey Mullet guided tours of Copper Pheasant pheasants
Dates and times: 2nd Saturday and 3rd Sunday
July 11th (Sat), 19th (Sun), 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
*This event will be canceled if a heatstroke warning is issued for Tokyo (mainland area).
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
July 11th (Sat), 19th (Sun), 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
*This event will be canceled if a heatstroke warning is issued for Tokyo (mainland area).
Location: In front of the wildcat enclosure at the zoo (main zoo).
Bottle watching by Flathead Grey Mullet
Date and time: Third Saturday
July 18, 2026 (Sat) 13:30-14:30
*This event will be canceled if a special heatstroke warning is issued for Tokyo (mainland area).
Location: In front of or inside the Aquatic Life House at the Aquatic Life Park (annex).
Spinning yarn by Flathead Grey Mullet
Date and time: Fourth Sunday
July 26, 2026 (Sunday) 14:00-15:00
Please arrive within the designated time.
*The event will be canceled if a special heatstroke warning is issued.
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.