List of announcements

Relaxing Zoo Visit in 2026: Dream Night & Evening

We are now accepting applications for the "Firefly Observation Event 2026"! (Application deadline: May 25th)

We will be moving Chimpanzee "Peach" and "Plum" to Shizuoka City Nihondaira Zoo.

Based on an agreement concerning the conservation, research, and education of endangered animals (*1), the examination and treatment of Red Panda were carried out at the Animal Medical Center attached to Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University.

Measures to prevent infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus

We will be moving Cheetah "Kevin" and "Damian" to Gunma Safari Park.

[Updated April 24] Bornean Orangutan has been born!

[Updated April 23] Grevy's Zebra "Mindy" will be arriving from Kyoto City Zoo.

Regarding the reopening of Tasmanian Devil "Papity" exhibit

We are restricting access to some of the paths around the cherry trees.

Lion Bus has reached 1 million passengers since the station building was renovated.

Four Tokyo Metropolitan zoos and aquariums have been registered as museums.

We will move Koala-themed "Komachi" train.

Regarding the exhibit of Common Wolf from April 6th.

The first Crested Ibis chicks of the season have been born in captivity in Japan.

We are recruiting interns for animal care, veterinary clinical practice, and museum work for the 2026 academic year.

The Spring 2026 issue of the magazine "Animals and Zoos" is now available!

Special Exhibition: "Zoo / Design / Wonder - Designing 'Being Alive'"

The winning entry for the "Zoo and Aquarium Report Challenge 2025," aimed at junior and senior high school students, has been decided!

April 19th is Zookeeper Day - Learn about the work of animal keeper!

Plans for expanding opening days and extending opening hours in 2026

Issue 35 of "ZOO! Zoo Newspaper" features Saltwater Crocodile crocodiles!

Four-park collaborative project to coincide with World Wetlands Day: "Let's take a look at nearby wetlands and learn about their current state!"

Video released! Featuring the calls of Black-and-White Ruffed Lemur, Sacred Ibis at Ueno Zoo, Chimpanzee mother and child Sakura and Hayate, and guinea pig feeding time.

Escape of Common Wolf from Tama Zoo (4th report)

Treatment for Charlie the Koala

Electric cart rentals will begin at Tama Zoo from March 1st.

Hatto the Scimitar-horned Oryx is coming to the zoo from Hamura Zoo

Golden Takin Fuku will be moved to Fuji Safari Park

Grevy's Zebra will be coming to the zoo (starting January 15th, they will be living together with Giraffe and Scimitar-horned Oryx)

From January 29th, we will be changing the way we display glowworms.

One year since Anura moved to the male enclosure

Regarding Tama Zoo shuttle bus service on February 9th (service will resume from the 1:00 PM bus)

Due to snowfall today, Sunday, February 8th, Lion Bus will be suspended for the entire day. (Please note that Lion will only be visible in the morning.)

Tips for breeding Scarlet Ibis: Raising chicks in collaboration with caretakers

Eurasian Otter will be coming from Korea (*The arrival date has been decided)

"Tasmanian Devil Partnership Activity Report Meeting" held online. Video released!

Tokyo Zoological Park Society Wildlife Conservation Fund is accepting applications for grants in 2026

Considering Serval breeding

Due to an electrical malfunction, Koala House shop will be closed (it reopened on January 27th)

Moving Snow Leopard "Kobo"

Videos released! A Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker building a nest hole with wood chips flying, Inca Tern with a white beard?, New Year's celebrations at Ueno Zoo in 2026, and New Year's celebrations at Tama Zoo in 2026

Weighing Greater One-horned Rhinoceros "Dekopon"

Based on an agreement on the conservation, research, and education of rare animals, Cheetah was examined and treated at the Animal Medical Center of Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University.

Refunds for admission fees and Lion Bus fares due to the temporary closure of Tama Zoo on Sunday, December 28th

Anesthesia for animals: managing breathing

Eurasian Moorhen area has been renovated! (1/14 Grevy's Zebra released into the large enclosure)

Mouflon food

The Winter 2026 issue of "Animals and Zoos" is now available!

Shining insects: Papuan golden stag beetles

Regarding the escape of Common Wolf (3rd report) *The park will be open as usual from January 2nd

Regarding the escape of Common Wolf (2nd report) ※Update on 12/29: The escaped wolf "Sui" is doing well

Regarding the escape of Common Wolf (first report) *It has been safely captured. The park will be closed today, December 28th.