September 23rd: Memorial service for animals at Inokashira Park Zoo
event
September 12, 2026
Inokashira Park Zoo will hold a memorial service for the animals that died between September 2025 and August 2026. Please come and offer flowers to remember the animals.
Date and Time
September 23, 2026 (Wednesday/Holiday) 13:30-14:00
place
Sculpture Museum B (Animal Memorial Service)
In front of Animal Cenotaph (laying flowers)
*In case of inclement weather, the flower offering will be held at Sculpture Museum B.
Content
(1) director greeting
(2) Introduction of the main animals commemorated and related stories
(3) Moment of silence
(4) Wreath-laying by representatives
(5) Floral offerings from staff and visitors on the day (flowers will be provided by the park)
Main animals to be commemorated
animal species | Nickname | sex | Age at death | date of death | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Amur Leopard Cat | Mire | female | 6 years old | May 2, 2026 |
2 | Amur Leopard Cat | Yuzuki | Male | 12 years old | August 17, 2026 |
3 | Amur Leopard Cat | Wataru | Male | 3 years old | August 18, 2026 |
4 | Masked Palm Civet | Kita-san | Male | Estimated age: 21 | December 31, 2025 |
5 | Meerkat | Sock | female | 10 years old | April 25, 2026 |
6 | Japanese red fox | Bee | female | Estimated age: 11 | August 17, 2026 |
7 | Domestic Rabbit | Ray | Male | 7 years old | August 30, 2026 |
8 | Ijima's Copper Pheasant | ── | Male | 8 years old | December 13, 2025 |
9 | Japanese Jack Mackerel | ── | female | 10 years old | March 20, 2026 |
10 | Eurasian Moorhen | ── | female | 13 years old | July 9, 2026 |