Autumn School applications are now being accepted! (Application deadline: October 22nd)

event
September 17, 2026

Tama Zoo is hosting "Autumn School," a program for elementary school students where they can learn about animal anatomy and animal care techniques while closely observing animals. Two courses are available: one for grades 1-3 and another for grades 4-6. We encourage you to participate.

Course Guide

① Grades 1-3 Course: "Let's all aim to become guinea pig experts!"

Target grade

Date and Time

Capacity

Contents

Elementary school students (grades 1-3)

Saturday, November 7th

10:00～11:30

20 people

What kind of animal is a guinea pig? Let's observe the structure and behavior of guinea pigs and discover new charms about them.

*This will be the same as the event held in 2025.

② Course for 4th to 6th graders: "Let's all aim to become Asian Elephant Experts!"

Target grade

Date and Time

Capacity

Contents

Grades 4-6

Saturday, November 14th

９:00～15:00

16 people

Discover new fascinating aspects of Asian Elephant through hands-on experiences with their care, observation, and tours of their enclosures.

Learn Asian Elephant from the perspective of animal keeper, including what kind of animal they are and how they are cared for in zoos.

*This will be the same as the event held in 2025.

Grades 1-3 Course: Last year's situation
Courses for grades 4-6: Last year's events

Location

Tama Zoo

What to bring

Grades 1-3 Course: Writing utensils, water bottle, etc.

Grades 4-6 Course: Writing utensils, water bottle, lunch, rain boots, hat, towel, work gloves, raincoat, etc.

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Details regarding what to bring will be sent to participants.
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Cameras and other photographic equipment are not permitted.

How to Apply

Please apply using the registration form as follows.

Please configure your spam filter and email software to allow emails from @tokyo-zoo.net and @kintoneapp.com to be received.
*Please pay special attention if you are applying via mobile phone.
If you do not receive an automatic reply email after applying, please contact Tama Zoo Education and Outreach Section.

Click here to register for the "Let's all aim to become guinea pig experts!" program for 1st to 3rd graders. 4～6年生「みんなで目指そう！アジアゾウ博士」参加申し込みはこちら
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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

Tama Zoo Education and Outreach Section 042-591-1611 (Main number)
Email: autumnschool@tokyo-zoo.net
*Reception hours are from 9:30 to 17:00

deadline

Valid for messages sent until 23:59 on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

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If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held, and we will notify everyone, regardless of whether they are selected or not, by Thursday, October 29th.

Precautions

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Each person may only apply once. Furthermore, only one entry per person is allowed. Please note that multiple entries from the same applicant will be considered invalid.
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This program is for registered children only. Siblings and guardians are not permitted to participate or observe (observation is possible from the "reflection time" 10 minutes before the end of the 1st-3rd grade course and 1 hour before the end of the 4th-6th grade course).
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The 1st-3rd grade course will include activities such as observing and touching guinea pigs up close, while the 4th-6th grade course will include hands-on experience in caring for Asian Elephant, such as cleaning the enclosure and preparing their food, including hay. Please be aware of any allergies (to animal fur, house dust, plants, etc.) or asthma, and refrain from applying if your symptoms are severe. If you have any concerns, please contact the zoo before applying.
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We will conduct a survey after the program is completed, so we ask for your cooperation.
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The program will be documented with photographs and videos, which may be used in reports, public relations materials, etc., in a way that does not identify individuals.

others

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