We will be holding an event to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the arrival of Tasmanian Devil (updated 6/5).

event
May 14, 2026 (updated June 5, 2026)

Tama Zoo is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year since joining the "Save the Tasmanian Devil Program" promoted by Kawakawa government in 2016 and beginning to keep Tasmanian Devil. We will be holding various commemorative events at the park, so please come and join us!

Event Poster
Tasmanian Devil "Marjuna" (left) and "Meidina" (right) first visited the park in 2016.

10th Anniversary Ceremony and Commemorative Lecture

We will begin with greetings from Tama Zoo and a video message from representatives of Kawakawa State Government and other related parties. Following this, there will be a lecture by Tasmanian Devil keepers and other staff members.

Date and Time

Saturday, June 27, 2026 13:30-15:30

place

Animal Watching Center

subject

Elementary school students in 4th grade and above (elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian)

Capacity

100 people
*If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.

Lecture outline


Lecture 1: "The Charm of Tasmanian Devil at Tama Zoo "
Instructor: Noriko Nagata (Tama Zoo Animal Care and Exhibition Division, South Garden, Animal Care and Exhibition Section 2)

Lecture 2: "The Past, Future Challenges, and Prospects of Tasmanian Devil Conservation Program" (Online)
Lecturer: David Sharp (Officer for Endangered Species and Save the Devil Program, Kawakawa Government)

*Lecture 2 will be held online, connecting the venue and the event location via Zoom.
Furthermore, the session will be conducted with consecutive interpretation from English to Japanese.

How to Apply

Please apply using the application form below.
*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.

deadline

Valid for submissions sent until Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Contact

Tama Zoo Education and Outreach Section
042-591-1611 (Main number) *Reception hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
tama_kouenkai@tokyo-zoo.net

Registration Form
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Each person may apply only once. You can also apply for up to four people per application.
Please note that multiple entries from the same applicant will be considered invalid.
If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held, and regardless of whether you are selected or not, you will be notified by email by Tuesday, June 16th.
The personal information you provide when applying will be used solely for communication regarding this program. Furthermore, we will strictly manage your personal information, including its storage and deletion.

Panel exhibit

Panels will introduce the ecology of Tasmanian Devil, its current status in the wild, and conservation efforts in the region.

period

June 25th (Thursday) - July 14th (Tuesday), 2026

place

Watching Center Entrance

Past exhibitions on Tasmanian Devil

Workshop: "Let's make a devil headband"

We'll cut out a pattern shaped like Tasmanian Devil 's ears and make a headband.

Date and Time

Sunday, June 28th
10:30-12:00, 13:00-14:30

place

Animal Watching Center

Capacity

100 people each time

Devil Headband Sample

Installation of donation boxes

We will be setting up donation boxes to support the "Save the Tasmanian Devil Program."

schedule

Saturday, June 27, 2026, Sunday, June 28, 2026

place

Watching Center Entrance (inside the panel exhibition area)

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All of the collected donations will be given to "Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal," the fundraising organization for the "Save Tasmanian Devil Program," and will be used for research on facial tumors at the University of Kawakawa.

Limited-time revival menu item: "Tasmanian Devil Drink?"

We will be offering a limited-time sale of a popular menu item that was originally sold in 2024 to commemorate the public debut of Tasmanian Devil.
These devil marshmallows, supervised by animal keeper, feature a perfect balance of refreshing cola, tart blood orange sherbet, and sweet mango. How about enjoying a drink while watching Tasmanian Devil?

Sales start date

Monday, June 22, 2026 (tentative)

Sales location

Australian Zone Koala House Lower Shop

Selling price

880円

Tasmanian Devil Drink Devil?