Zoo tour program (held within the zoo)
We will hold a meeting one month before your visit to finalize the details. Please contact us as soon as possible for consultations and inquiries.
Please note that for all programs, you are required to submit a request form designated by our facility.
*As a general rule, we do not accept program requests on holidays (Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays).
animal demonstration
We will guide you on how to observe one type of animal together.
*The animal species to be guided will be decided after consultation. Depending on the size of the viewing area, we may not be able to accommodate your request.
10-20 minutes
One class per session
Children aged 5 and up (approximate)
Animal quiz answers
After walking around and solving animal quizzes (see the teaching materials page), we will use specimens and photographs. This will be held in the park's open areas and indoor halls.
About 30 minutes
Maximum of about 150 people
Elementary school age and older (approximate)
Animal Program
This program involves observing animals and specimens with the aim of understanding the structure and movement of animals, and the relationship between their structure and their lifestyle.
Please use this for learning topics such as "The Structure and Movement of the Human Body" in 4th grade elementary school science, and "Various Living Things and Their Commonalities" in the second field of middle school science.
Negotiable (may vary depending on program content)
Mainly elementary and junior high school students
Insect Program: "Touch and Observe: Make Friends with Insects"
After receiving instructions on how to handle insects safely, participants will actually hold and observe them. The aim of this activity is to help participants develop a scientific perspective on insects.
Please use this for learning about "Living Things Around Us (How Insects Grow)" in 3rd grade elementary school science.
50 minutes per session
Up to approximately 50 people per session (multiple sessions will be held if the number of participants exceeds the limit).
From April to October, only third graders in elementary school are eligible.
From November to March, we also accept children from other grades, including those in their final year of preschool.
Other Programs
*Veterinarians are not available to assist.
Precautions
Precautions
Applications and inquiries
Applications and inquiries
Please inquire at the information desk inside Watching Center.
(The person in charge may be unavailable. Please call us at a later date to make a reservation.)
042-591-1611 (Main number) Tama Zoo Education and Outreach Section (Explanation Team)