Tama Zoo will extend its opening hours by three hours, staying open until 8 PM during the Obon period in August and on Saturdays and Sundays thereafter."Summer Night @ Tama Zoo 2017 - A Zoo Where Even Devils Awaken at Night"We will be holding an event.

During the evening hours, we will be hosting various special programs that showcase the unique charm of the exhibited animals and the zoo at night, such as a "Nighttime Animal keeper talk Tour" where you can observe the animals as darkness falls, a "Bat Station Guide" where you can observe bats within the park, and "Nighttime Keeper's Talks" by zookeepers on the nocturnal behavior of the animals.

We also have many fun and educational programs planned, including special events to coincide with "World Elephant Day" (August 12th) and a special talk about Tasmanian Devil. Please enjoy a meal at our special beer garden as well.

1. basic information

(1) Days and hours when opening hours will be extended
　August 11th (Friday/Holiday) - August 16th (Wednesday), 19th (Saturday), 20th (Sunday), 26th (Saturday), 27th (Sunday), 2017
The park is open until 8 PM (last entry at 7 PM).

*The park will open at the usual time of 9:30 in the morning. Also, the park will be open on Wednesday, the 16th.

(2) Animals and facilities that you cannot see
[Asian Zone] Crested Ibis House and nursery
[Australian Zone] Wallaby Wallaroo Laughing Kookaburra

(3) Closing times for viewing the main animals and exhibits during the period
[African Zone]
African Bush Elephant: 7:30 PM
Lion: 7:30 PM

[Asian Zone]
White-handed Gibbon: 6 PM
Walk-in birdcage: 5 PM
Parrots: 6:00 PM (After this time, they will be on indoor display, so please view them through the glass.)

[Australian Zone]
Koala House: Closes at 7:45 PM

[Insect Garden]
Insectarium Center: Closed at 19:30
Insectarium: Closes at 4:30 PM

*Animals other than those listed above will generally be on display until 8 PM, but may be taken to their sleeping quarters earlier for health management reasons. For more details, please refer to the flyers and notices distributed in the park on the day of your visit.

(4) Operation of food and beverage establishments and gift shops
We will extend the operating hours of our restaurants and gift shops. We will also be opening a temporary beer garden.
Enjoy a meal and drinks while exploring the park on a summer evening.

[African Stall (Snacks, Draft Beer, etc.)]
Opening hours: 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM

[Koala Lower Shop (Food, Draft Beer, etc.)]
Opening hours: 9:30 AM - 7:50 PM (Last order 7:30 PM)
*A beer garden is now open at Kangaroo Square, across from Koala Lower Shop! [Cancelled in case of rain]
Opening hours: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
*Sri Lankan food truck will be present.
Opening hours: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

[Zoo Cafe / Inside Watching Center (light meals, draft beer, etc.)]
Opening hours: 9:30 AM - 7:50 PM (Last order 7:30 PM)

[Gift Shop Collection / Main Gate (Souvenir Sales)]
Opening hours: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM

(5) Stroller rental
Rental hours: 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM (returns accepted until 8:00 PM)
Fee: 500 yen per day

2. Special Programs

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For details on each day's events at "Summer Night @ Tama Zoo 2017," please download the PDF below.


　August 11th (Friday, public holiday)PDF download
　August 12th (Saturday)PDF Download
　August 13th (Sunday)PDF Download
　August 14th (Monday)PDF Download
　August 15th (Tuesday)PDF Download
　August 16th (Wed)PDF Download
　August 19th (Saturday)PDF Download
　August 20th (Sunday)PDF Download
　August 26th (Saturday)PDF Download
　August 27th (Sunday)PDF Download

*Unless otherwise specified, events will proceed rain or shine, however, the venue may be changed depending on the weather.
*Please note that the event may be canceled or the schedule may be changed depending on the animals' health condition.

(1) Let's enjoy the zoo at night!

① Nighttime keeper talk
The zookeepers will give keeper talk focusing on the behavior and ecology of animals from dusk to noon. You might hear some fascinating facts about nocturnal animals that only the zookeepers know.
Further details will be provided in the event flyer distributed on the day of the event.

Date and Time: Every day from 5 PM to 8 PM (approximately 10 minutes each)
*Some talks may be canceled in case of rain.
place In front of each animal enclosure
*Please check the event flyer on the day of the event.


Scenes from the nighttime keeper talk

② Nighttime animal observation tour
This special tour focuses on animals native to Japan, primarily nocturnal animals that are active at night, and allows participants to observe them with the help of zookeepers.
Would you like to join us in observing the nocturnal behavior of animals, something that's usually difficult to see?

Date and Time: August 13th (Sun) and 19th (Sat), starting at 6:30 PM each day (approximately 40 minutes) [Cancelled in case of rain]
Meeting place: Asian Zone Nakayoshi Picnic Area
Capacity: 20 people (first-come, first-served)
*Registration will begin 10 minutes before the start time at the meeting place. If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity at registration, a lottery will be held.


What do Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel do at night?

③ Nighttime Animal Quiz Rally
This is a quiz rally for children themed around nocturnal animals. Participants observe five different animals, answer quizzes, and collect stamps to reveal the answers.
Let's take a stroll through the park and observe the animals that come alive at night.

Dates: August 14th (Mon) - 16th (Wed), 19th (Sat), 20th (Sun), 26th (Sat), 27th (Sun)
Distribution time: 5 PM each day [Cancelled in case of rain]
Distribution location: Main Gate plaza in front of Watching Center
Capacity: 500 people (first-come, first-served)


④ Nighttime Zoo Mystery Tour
director and the head of the animal care and exhibition department will introduce the charms of the zoo at night from their respective perspectives. You'll have to participate to find out what kind of tour it will be!
Details such as the meeting place will be provided in the event flyer distributed on the day of the event.

Dates and Times: August 11th (Fri, public holiday), 15th (Tue), 16th (Wed), 20th (Sun), starting at 6:30 PM each day (approximately 40 minutes) [Cancelled in case of rain]
Capacity: 20 people (first-come, first-served)
*Registration will begin 10 minutes before the start time at the meeting place. If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity at registration, a lottery will be held.


⑤ Nighttime animal video screening
This year's Summer Night theme is "The Zoo at Night Where Even Devils Awaken."
This video showcases the behavior of nocturnal animals as they awaken when it gets dark, highlighting the key points that will make observing animals at night more enjoyable.

Dates: August 11th (Fri, public holiday), 14th (Mon) - 16th (Wed)
Screening time Each day from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
*A video of approximately 10 minutes in length will be shown repeatedly.
Screening locations Asian Zone Pere David's deer Picnic Area

(2) Let's enjoy the insectarium at night!

① Let's observe Leaf-cutter Ant at night.
What do these hardworking Leaf-cutter Ant do at night? This special guided tour will allow you to observe Leaf-cutter Ant with their keepers to see if they even get any sleep.

Dates: August 20th (Sun), 27th (Sun)
Each day: ① 7:00 PM ② 7:15 PM ③ 7:30 PM (Each session is approximately 15 minutes long)
Meeting place: 1st floor Insectarium Center (the viewing area is on the 2nd floor)
Capacity: 10 people per session (first-come, first-served)

*Please note that the second floor Insectarium Center will be closed from 5 PM until the event starts at 7 PM on the day the guided tour is conducted.


② I'm friends with insects even at night.
There are insects that are active even at night. Why not touch various insects and experience the wonders of the insect world?

Date and Time: August 14th (Mon), 15th (Tue), 16th (Wed), from 6:15 PM to 7:00 PM each day
Location: Insectarium Center 2nd Floor, Insectarium Hall

(3) Let's enjoy nature at night!

① A tour to listen to the sounds of insects.
This tour involves observing singing insects such as crickets and grasshoppers up close, and then searching for and observing insects that are actually singing within the park.

Date and Time: August 19th (Sat) and 27th (Sun), starting at 6:00 PM each day (approximately 40 minutes) [Cancelled in case of rain]
Meeting place: In front of Watching Center
Capacity: 20 people (first-come, first-served)
*Registration will begin 10 minutes before the start time at the meeting place. If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity at registration, a lottery will be held.


Observing the Japanese grasshopper up close

② Bat Station Guide
Join our staff in observing wild Japanese house Japanese Pipistrelle flying above Lion enclosure. Let's observe these familiar bats and learn about their ecology.

Dates and Times: August 11th (Fri, public holiday), 14th (Mon), 20th (Sun) From around 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM each day (approximately 30 minutes) [Cancelled in case of rain]
*This can often be seen 15 to 30 minutes after sunset, so the exact time will vary each time.
The exact time will be announced via the park's public address system on the day of the event.
Location: African Zone Safari Bridge


We will observe bats flying across the night sky.

③ Nighttime Mystery Tour of the Park
We'll take a stroll through the lush, natural grounds with the deputy director and observe nature. You'll have to join us to find out what kind of tour it will be!

Date and Time: August 14th (Mon) and 26th (Sat), starting at 5:30 PM each day (approximately 1 hour) [Cancelled in case of rain]
Meeting place: Shuttle bus stop in front of the orangutan enclosure Asian Zone
Capacity: 20 people (first-come, first-served)
*Registration will begin 10 minutes before the start time at the meeting place. If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity at registration, a lottery will be held.

(4) A special night talk that will awaken even the devil

It's been a year since Tasmanian Devil found only on the island of Kawakawa, arrived at Tama Zoo.
What kind of animals are these creatures with "devil" in their name? The zookeepers will introduce their lives and what they're like at the zoo using videos and photos.

Date and Time: August 19th (Sat), 6:15 PM (approximately 45 minutes) [Cancelled in case of rain]
Location: Asian Zone Pere David's deer Picnic Area


Two Tasmanian Devil kept at Tama Zoo

(5) Special program for "World Elephant Day"

Tama Original Poster for "World Elephant Day"
*What is "World Elephant Day"?
World Elephant Day was established on August 12, 2012, to raise awareness worldwide about the protection of elephants, which are endangered by poaching and habitat destruction.
Currently, related events are held on August 12th, mainly at zoos in Europe and North America, and organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) are also working to raise awareness of World Elephant Day through public relations activities.

*Ueno Ueno Zoo, which houses Asian Elephant, will also be holding events related to "World Elephant Day" (for details) Here).

① Quiz Rally "The Book of the Elephant"
Tama Zoo houses and exhibits two species of elephants: African Bush Elephant and Asian Elephant. This is a quiz rally where you can compare and observe the two species of elephants and learn about the differences in their physical structures.

Dates: August 12th (Sat), 13th (Sun)
Distribution time Each day from 3 PM
Distribution location Main Gate plaza in front of Watching Center
*In case of rain, the event will be held inside Watching Center
Capacity 500 people (first-come, first-served)


② Exploring African Bush Elephant enclosure
Let's explore African Bush Elephant enclosure. What kind of environment do African Bush Elephant in zoos live in?

Date and Time: August 12th (Sat), 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM [Cancelled in case of rain]
Location: African Bush Elephant Enclosure


③ Asian Elephant Training Guide
A zookeeper will give you a special guided tour of the training process Asian Elephant in preparation for their move to the new elephant enclosure. How exactly is the training being conducted?

Date and Time: August 13th (Sunday), starting at 4:30 PM (approximately 30 minutes) [Cancelled in case of rain]
Location: In front of Asian Elephant enclosure


④ Special Talk: "The Little-Known World of Elephants"
Our staff will give a special talk about the ecology of elephants. This is the grand finale event for "World Elephant Day," bringing together two days dedicated to elephants!

Date and Time: August 13th (Sunday), starting at 6:30 PM (approximately 45 minutes)
Location: Asian Zone Pere David's deer Picnic Area

(6) A mobile aquarium is coming!

Marine animals are coming to the zoo.
Let's explore the wonders of marine life, with its diverse body shapes, colors, and patterns, together with the staff of Tokyo Sea Life Park.

Date and Time: August 27th (Sunday), 5 PM - 8 PM
Location: In front of the Malayan Tapir enclosure Asian Zone


The ocean is coming to the zoo.

(7) Interacting with guinea pigs

You can observe guinea pigs up close and even hold them on your lap and interact with them.

Date and time: August 12th (Sat), 19th (Sat), 26th (Sat)
Each day from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (with 10-minute rotations) [Cancelled in case of rain]
*Numbered tickets will be distributed from 5:30 PM.
Location: Donguri Hiroba (Acorn Square)
Capacity: 20 tickets per session (numbered tickets required)
*Accompanying persons do not need a numbered ticket and can enter together.


Let's interact with guinea pigs.

(8) Tokyo Metropolitan Archaeological Center Co-sponsored event: "Let's Learn Together as a Family! The Connection Between Humans and Animals - Exploring the Lives of the Jomon People"

Date and time: Tuesday, August 15th, 14:30-18:30
Capacity 15 groups (pre-registration required; if there are too many applicants, a lottery will be held)

*For more details Tokyo Metropolitan Archaeological Center Please contact us.
Tokyo Metropolitan Archaeological Center, Management Division, Public Relations and Curatorial Section
Phone number: 042-373-5296

(9) Parent-child disaster prevention experience @ Tama Zoo

This is an event where parents and children can carry disaster preparedness notebooks and participate in disaster preparedness training.
You can experience disaster prevention activities such as earthquake simulations using earthquake simulators, fire extinguishing simulations using mobile disaster prevention experience vehicles, and tsunami simulations using disaster prevention experience theaters.

Date and time: August 11th (Friday/Holiday) 9:30-17:00
Saturday, August 12th 9:30am-4:30pm

*For inquiries regarding disaster preparedness notebooks and parent-child disaster preparedness experiences, please contact the Guidance Planning Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education.
For more detailed information about parent-child disaster preparedness experiences, please see below. Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education website You can also view it from here.
Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education, Guidance Department, Guidance Planning Division
Phone number: 03-5320-6836 (Weekdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)


Earthquake simulator corner


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