Due to seismic reinforcement work at Tama Zoo Lion Bus terminal, Lion Bus service will be suspended for the time being as follows. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
The first phase of the "farewell events" accompanying the suspension of service is planned as follows. (Further details regarding the second phase and beyond will be announced as soon as they are decided.) →
The second "farewell event" isHere
Service suspension period: From April 1, 2016 (Friday) * The resumption date is undecided, but we will inform you as soon as it is decided.
Lion Bus in operation◎For information about Lion Bus, please see
this page.
Farewell Event*The event has ended.
(1) Lion Bus Twilight OperationSaturdays and Sundays in August 2015, and Thursday, August 13th and Friday, August 14th
Summer Night @ TamaZoo 2015 During this period, Lion Bus
Until 6 PM The service will operate (last ticket sales at 5:55 PM).
(2) Roundtable discussion with people who have experience raising LionOur zoo's experienced Lion handlers will discuss Lion in a roundtable discussion format.
Date and Time Saturday, August 29, 2015 16:00-17:00
place Animal Watching Center
(3) Lion Bus Special GuideStaff members will be on board the first and second buses to provide a guided tour about Lion.
Date and Time Saturday, September 19, 2015, Sunday, September 20, 2015
place African Zone Lion Bus
(4) Panel display on the history of Lion BusThis year marks the 51st anniversary of Lion Bus and we will look back on its history through a panel display.
Date and Time Thursday, September 17, 2015 - Wednesday, September 23, 2015 (holiday) 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
place Watching Center Entrance Hall
others
Lion exhibit will be closed once construction begins. However, a portion of the enclosure will be temporarily fenced off, and Lion may be allowed inside. In such cases, you will be able to view Lion from the walkway. (We will announce the exact timing of Lion exhibit closure as soon as it is decided.)
(July 23, 2015)
