We're holding an event to celebrate "World Elephant Day"!
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July 23, 2026
Did you know that elephants are endangered?
World Elephant Day (August 12th) was established in 2012 to raise awareness worldwide about the protection of elephants, which are endangered due to poaching and habitat destruction.
Why not learn more about elephants and think about them at Tama Zoo?
*Past implementation details
"World Elephant Day" Evening keeper talk
During the event, Tama Zoo is holding the 'Summer Night@Tama Zoo 2026.' On summer nights, you can carefully observe two types of elephants while listening to the caretakers.
Nighttime keeper talk
Friday, August 14, 2026
18:00~ (about 10 minutes) *Cancelled in case of rain
Asian Zone Asian Elephant Enclosure Observation Deck
Nighttime keeper talk
Saturday, August 15, 2026
18:00~ (about 10 minutes) *Cancelled in case of rain
African Zone African Bush Elephant Enclosure, in front of the "Baobab Tree"
Let's try making elephant dung out of a large piece of origami paper!
Using large origami paper with an elephant dung pattern, we'll make paper balloons the same size as elephant dung. It's a fun event where you can get a real sense of the size of elephant dung.
August 11, 2026 (Tuesday/Holiday)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (Reception hours)
*This will take approximately 10 minutes to create.
Animal Hall inside Watching Center
*Distributed last year
Look closely at the elephant and bingo!
The Tokyo Zoo Volunteers (TZV) docent group, which operates within the zoo, will be distributing an observation sheet called "Observe the Elephants Closely and Play Bingo!" to make elephant observation even more enjoyable. Observe Asian Elephant during the "Summer Night @ Tama Zoo 2026" event and discover their charm. Participants will receive Asian Elephant postcard as a gift.
Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th, 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Asian Zone Asian Elephant Enclosure Observation Deck
Sales of goods to support wildlife conservation activities.
This article introduces the activities of the certified NPO Tiger and Elephant Conservation Fund.
We will also be selling merchandise where a portion of the proceeds will be donated to conservation activities for wild animals such as elephants.
Please feel free to stop by.
Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th, 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Pathway leading from the plaza in front of Main Gate
*Installed last year
Limited-time pop-up display: "Let's Compare the Elephants of Tama Zoo"
During the event, we will be placing tabletop displays with detailed information about elephants in the food shop. Please feel free to stop by and enjoy them in between your elephant observations.
August 1st (Sat) - 30th (Sun), 2026 (tentative)
African Zone Savanna Kitchen
During the event, Tama Zoo will host the 'Summer Night @Tama Zoo 2026'!
Please see the page below for details.
Ueno Zoo will also be holding events to celebrate "World Elephant Day"!
Ueno Zoo will also be holding events to commemorate World Elephant Day.
Please see the page below for details.