Calling for participants for the "Beginner Bird Watching Event" on March 8th (Deadline February 11th)

Tama Zoo will be holding a bird watching event for beginners.
　
During the bird watching event, you will walk around the zoo early in the morning and observe wild birds with the zoo staff. This bird watching event is for beginners who are interested in familiar wild birds but have never observed them in depth, or who want to learn how to use binoculars.

Daurian Redstart
A familiar wild bird (daurian redstart)

Beginners' Bird Watching

Date and Time

Sunday, March 8, 2026, 8:15-11:30 [Cancelled in case of bad weather]
*Reception begins at 8:00 at Main Gate

place

Animal Watching Center, inside Tama Zoo

subject

Beginner birdwatchers of elementary school age and above (elementary school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)

Capacity

40 people
*Advance application required

What to bring

If you have binoculars, please bring them with you.
*Please note that although they are available for loan, there is a limited number available.

Content

Guidance in the animal hall and bird watching in the zoo
*Observe familiar wild birds in the zoo with zoo staff.
*In the event of rain, the program will be modified.
If the event is forced to be cancelled due to bad weather, snowfall, etc., the decision will be made at 3:00 PM the day before and the representative will be notified by email.

Searching for wild birds
Searching for wild birds

How to Apply

Please apply using the reception form as follows:

When applying, please set your spam filter and email software to allow emails from @tokyo-zoo.net and @kintoneapp.com to be received. Please be especially careful if applying from a mobile phone. If you do not receive an automatic reply email after applying, please contact Tama Zoo Education and Promotion Section.

Please apply using this application form
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You will be redirected to an external site (kintoneapp.com). kintoneapp.com is a website managed and operated by Toyokumo Co., Ltd. Personal information provided by applicants in connection with this program will be securely stored on a server managed by Toyokumo Co., Ltd. and will be promptly deleted after its intended use has ended, ensuring strict and appropriate management.
Contact

多摩動物公園 教育普及係
042-591-1611（代表） ※受付時間は9:30〜17:00

deadline

Valid until February 11, 2026 (Wednesday, national holiday)

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Each person is limited to one entry. In addition, two entries per entry are allowed. Please note that multiple entries by the same applicant will be invalid.
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If there are a large number of applicants, a lottery will be held and winners will be notified by Tuesday, February 17th, regardless of whether they are successful or not.

Precautions

You will be walking for about two hours through the park, which has many slopes. Please wear comfortable shoes.
We will conduct a survey after the program is completed, so we ask for your cooperation.
The program will be photographed and may be used for public relations purposes, reports, etc. in a manner that does not identify individuals.