10/17、18「島のいきもの博―ツシマヤマネコがつなぐ島とわたしたち」を開催します（10/04更新）

井の頭自然文化園では、長崎県対馬に生息する絶滅危惧種ツシマヤマネコをはじめ、カタマイマイ（東京都小笠原諸島）、アマミトゲネズミ（鹿児島県奄美大島）、ルリカケス（鹿児島県奄美大島とその周辺）など日本の島嶼部に生息する動物の保護や繁殖、教育普及に取り組んでいます。

例年、「ヤマネコ祭」として対馬、小笠原諸島、奄美大島の野生動物の保全に関わる団体が一堂に会し、来場いただいた多くの方々と直接交流できる催しとして好評をいただいていました。今年は東京の里山の魅力を伝える団体も加わり「島のいきもの博―ツシマヤマネコがつなぐ島とわたしたち」と名称を変更して開催します。

出展ブースをめぐるスタンプラリーや保全団体によるトークイベント、飼育係のいきものガイド、ワークショップ、おはなし会など小さなお子さまから大人の方までご参加いただける企画を多数ご用意しています。身近な自然から遠く離れた島々のいきものまで、楽しみながら学び、考える時間を体験してみませんか。

Date and Time

Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00-16:00
Sunday, October 18th, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

place

Main venue: Zoo (main area) lawn area

Content

We will announce the dates and times for each event as soon as they are decided.

An exhibition by an organization working to conserve wildlife.

This section introduces wildlife inhabiting Japan's island regions, including Tsushima Leopard Cat, as well as the activities of various organizations working to conserve village forest.

Tsushima City / Tsushima Tourism and Products Association / Funashi Forest Creation Promotion Committee
We will be selling goods related to the Tsushima wildcat, a wildcat that inhabits the border island of Tsushima Leopard Cat, and will also be holding an exhibition about the nature of Tsushima.

NPO Tsushima Leopard Cat Protection Society
This is a private organization established to protect Tsushima Leopard Cat. We aim to create an environment where Tsushima Leopard Cat and humans can coexist. At our booth, we will raise awareness for their protection through the sale of merchandise and other means.

Animal Hospital (NPO)
This is an animal hospital that provides rescue services for wild animals such as Tsushima Leopard Cat, as well as veterinary care and promotion of responsible pet ownership. We will be introducing our activities, selling leopard cat merchandise, and offering a leopard cat-themed board game.

Certified NPO Tiger and Elephant Conservation Fund
This exhibit showcases the various activities of the JTEF (Japan Teething Emerging Farm) branch's Wildcat Patrol, aimed at protecting the Iriomote wildcat, which inhabits Iriomote Island (Okinawa Prefecture), from traffic accidents. A picture story show for children will also be presented.

Gifu University, Center for Zoo Biology Research, Animal Conservation and Reproduction Laboratory
This section introduces conservation and breeding research being conducted with zoos nationwide, Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and the Ministry of the Environment, focusing on various endangered species, including Tsushima Leopard Cat.

Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Unit of Nutritional Biochemistry
In our ex-situ conservation activities for Tsushima Leopard Cat, we are conducting research and developing technologies related to Tsushima Leopard Cat 's nutrition.

Taisho University, Department of Public Policy: Activities to prevent traffic accidents involving Tsushima Leopard Cat 2026 *Only on the 17th
This report details the activities undertaken in Tsushima in September 2026 to prevent traffic accidents involving Tsushima Leopard Cat leopard cats.

Japan Center for Natural Environment Research
I conduct research on the conservation of the natural environment. I will introduce a variety of snails, focusing on the snails of the Ogasawara Islands, which we are also raising and breeding at Inokashira Park Zoo.

Amami City Amami Museum
We will introduce animals that inhabit Amami Oshima, a registered natural heritage site, through taxidermied specimens and photographs, and will also sell local products.

Tokyo Metropolitan Biodiversity Promotion Center
Under the theme of "Connecting Tokyo's rich nature to the future," visitors can learn about the creatures found in conservation areas, mainly in the Tama region, and experience making pendants from thinned timber.

Patagonia Tokyo Kichijoji
This event introduces efforts to address marine plastic waste that has washed ashore in Tsushima. You can also experience making keychains from upcycled fishing nets collected locally.

animal keeper Guide to Animals - Island Creatures Edition -

A special guided tour by animal keeper, where they will share animal keeper.

"Island Creatures" guided tour

対馬、小笠原諸島、奄美大島の希少な動物たちについて、解説スタッフが詳しくお話しします。

島にすむいきものたち「小笠原と奄美の生きものたち」

日時　2026年10月17日（土）13時30分〜
場所　動物園・和鳥舎アカガシラカラスバト
内容　アカガシラカラスバト、ルリカケス、カタマイマイ

島にすむいきものたち「ツシマの動物たち」

日時　2026年10月18日（日）11時30分〜
場所　動物園・ツシマテン前
内容　ツシマテン、ツシマヤマネコ

※動物の体調や天候などにより、中止・変更する場合があります。実施状況については正門先案内看板でご確認ください。

Wildcat Workshop

Wildlife artist Munenori Okada's "Wildcat Coloring Class"

We will be holding a wildcat coloring class.

A big transformation into a wildcat!

Stick wildcat-patterned stickers on your face or mask. Finally, add cat ears and you'll be transformed into a wildcat!

Let's draw wildcats with wildlife artist Munenori Okada! Drawing Class

※受付終了しました。

事前募集制のワークショップです。NHK「ダーウィンが来た！」でニホンオオカミの復元画を担当した野生動物画家 岡田宗徳氏を講師にお招きし、ツシマヤマネコのお絵描き教室を開催します。