Relax and enjoy the zoo: Dream Night & Evening (Updated 5/31)

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May 1, 2026 (Updated May 31, 2026)

"Dream Night at the Zoo" is an international initiative that invites children with disabilities and their families to zoos after closing hours for a fun and memorable experience. It began in 1996 at the Rotterdam Zoo in the Netherlands.

Tokyo Metropolitan Zoos and Aquariums have endorsed this initiative, and Inokashira Park Zoo will hold "Relaxing Zoo Dream Night & Evening" after closing time on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the zoo at your leisure.

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We will be posting the latest information on this page, so please check it before your visit.

Date and Time

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Admission reception: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM)

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No prior registration is required.

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The event will be held even in rainy weather, but will be canceled in case of severe weather such as typhoons.

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If any cancellations or changes are decided, we will announce them on Inokashira Park Zoo official website.

Venue

This park (zoo)

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The playground equipment in the "Swing Area" and "Amusement Park" is unavailable.

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The aquatic life park (annex) is not accessible.

Download the park map for the day.

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Individuals holding a "Physical Disability Certificate," "Intellectual Disability Certificate," "Love Certificate," "Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate," "Certificate of Medical Treatment for Specific Chronic Diseases in Children," "Certificate of Service Recipient," and other various benefit certificates, as well as their family members or caregivers.

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This includes those whose applications are currently being processed.

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If you have any questions, please contact us at the contact information at the end of this document.

Implementation details

Free exploration of the park

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Let's listen to animal keeper 's story.

① 17:45 - 18:15 / ② 18:30 - 19:00

Transforms into a wildcat

5:30 PM onwards (First 400 sets available)

Experience the weight of a wildcat

17:45 - 19:00

Playing fishing

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

An experience of touching fur and bones

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Let's look at the creatures inside the bottle.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Please check the park map for details about the events being held.
If there are any changes to the time or location, we will announce them on our official website.

You cannot interact with animals.

Animal exhibits may be canceled or changed without notice due to the animals' condition, weather, or other factors.

Taking a commemorative photo with a guinea pig

We'll take a picture with the guinea pig in its cage.
Participation tickets will be distributed starting at 5:30 PM.

Implementation time

17:40 - 19:00

How to participate

① Please take the "participation ticket" that will be distributed.
・Participation tickets will be distributed from 17:30 at the locations marked with a ★ on the Dream Night park map.
Please take only one item per set.
・Registration will close once all participation tickets have been distributed.
*Please refrain from running around the park, as it is extremely dangerous.

② Please come to the venue at the time indicated on your participation ticket.
・You may have to wait up to 10 minutes.
・One admission ticket allows entry for accompanying persons as well.
There is no limit on the number of accompanying persons.

③ Photos will be taken using the customer's camera. To avoid long waiting times, please refrain from using multiple cameras.

Waiting area

Entrance to the guinea pig petting area

Capacity

80 groups (about 2 minutes per group)

Fee

free

Opening hours for the park's shop, "Komorebi"

Food

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (Drinks served until 7:15 PM)

Sales (gifts)

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

You can also use the vending machines inside the park.

How to participate

No prior registration is required.

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Admission is free.

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Please present the above-mentioned notebook or benefit recipient certificate to the staff Main Gate.

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Please ensure all members of your group are present when entering the park.

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Access to Inokashira Park Zoo

parking

Inokashira Park Zoo does not have a parking lot. Please use the nearby private parking lots.

Note: The paid parking lot at Inokashira Park is operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Association.
For more details, please visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Association website.

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The park is some distance from the parking lot. If needed, temporary drop-off and pick-up are available at the plaza in front of Main Gate of the park, so please come directly to the park.

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Crowds are expected on the day. Please use public transportation whenever possible.

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Sign language support will be provided for the hearing impaired. Please check the Dream Night park map for information on events with sign language interpretation (the park map will be updated in the future).

During the rainy season, sudden downpours can occur. Please prepare rain gear.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at the contact information below.

Contact

井の頭自然文化園教育普及係（受付時間：9時30分〜17時、休園日をのぞく）
電　話：0422-46-1100（代表）
メール：idream@tokyo-zoo.net

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Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Information on events held at other Tokyo Metropolitan Zoos and Aquariums

Ueno Zoological Gardens

Monday, June 15, 2026
2 PM - 6 PM

Tama Zoo

Saturday, June 6, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tokyo Sea Life Park

It is scheduled to take place in August.
We will announce details on our website at a later date.