March 8th: Program for junior and senior high school students - Science Zoo Cafe "Let's Talk! Let's Listen! About Working at a Zoo"

*Registration is now closed as we have reached full capacity.

Tama Zoo will be hosting "Science Zoo Cafe," a career education program for junior and senior high school students featuring presentations by park staff. The program focuses on the work of zoo staff, offering insights into various roles supporting the zoo, introductions to the work of animal keeper and veterinarians, and even a roundtable discussion with staff members. Through these sessions, you can gain a deeper understanding of zoo work and the people who work there. What kind of work goes on behind the scenes at the zoo, which is usually hidden from public view? How did the people who work there come to this job, and what motivates them in their daily work? Why not take this opportunity to hear their stories?

Date and time Sunday, March 8, 2026, 13:30-16:00
place Tama Zoo Insect Hall (2nd floor Insectarium Center)
subject Junior high school students, high school students
Participation fee free
Capacity 30 people *Advance registration required, first-come, first-served basis
Contents
• Stories about "Working at a Zoo," "A Day in animal keeper," and "A Day in the Life of a Veterinarian"
• Staff members introduce themselves
Four staff members, including animal keeper and veterinarians, will share brief stories about their careers, such as "Why did you decide to work at the zoo?" and "What was your student life like?"
• Roundtable discussion, Q&A
We will answer questions submitted in advance in a roundtable discussion format.
Afterward, we will divide into small groups and answer questions from the participants.
*Content may be subject to change.
*This program does not involve visiting animal enclosures or observing animals.

How to Apply

Please apply using the registration form as follows.

When applying, please configure your spam filter and email software to allow emails from @tokyo-zoo.net and @kintoneapp.com. This is especially important for those applying from a mobile phone. If you do not receive an automatic reply email after applying, please contact Tama Zoo Education and Outreach Section.

*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 for this program will be securely stored on servers managed by Toyokumo Co., Ltd., and will be promptly deleted after its use for the intended purpose is complete, ensuring strict and appropriate handling.

[Contact Information] Tama Zoo Education and Outreach Section
042-591-1611 (Main number) *Reception hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
[Deadline]Entries must be submitted by March 1st, 2026 (Sunday).
　　　　　　　　*Registration is now closed as we have reached full capacity.

*If the maximum number of participants is reached before the deadline, registration will close at that time.
*This program is only for those who have registered.
Parents and siblings who have not registered are not permitted to participate or observe.
*Participants are not permitted to take photos, videos, or audio recordings of the program.
*A survey will be conducted after the program concludes. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated.
*The program may be documented with photographs and other images, and these may be used in reports, publicity materials, etc., in a way that does not identify individuals.

(February 12, 2026)
(February 17, 2026: Added information regarding the end of the application period)