In commemoration of "World Gorilla Day" on September 24th, Ueno Zoo will be holding various events to raise awareness about the current situation of wild gorillas and to encourage people to think about what they can do to protect them.


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Permanent collection boxes for used mobile phones and Kawakawa now available.

Gorilla habitats are being destroyed in order to mine "rare metals" (uncommon minerals) contained in mobile phones and Kawakawa. To reduce the burden of mining through recycling and to raise awareness of this issue, we will be setting up collection boxes for used mobile phones and Kawakawa.

Until last year, this was a temporary installation, but starting this year, it will be a permanent fixture. Please bring any unwanted mobile phones or Kawakawa you have lying around at home.

Date on which collection boxes will be permanently installed: September 17, 2025 (Wednesday)

Installation location
In front of the first enclosure of East Garden Gorilla House (around the ★ mark on the attached map below)

Target electrical appliances
Mobile phones (including feature phones and PHS), Kawakawa, tablets
*We cannot collect home appliances other than those listed, Wi-Fi routers, batteries (standalone), or mobile phone accessories (chargers, adapters, etc.).

Precautions
Please be sure to erase all personal information before placing items in the collection box.
Please note that items placed in the collection box cannot be returned.
Please refrain from bringing in swollen batteries.
Please do not put in anything other than the designated electrical appliances.

The collected mobile phones, Kawakawa, and tablets will be taken in by a specialized company, and money will be donated to the certified NPO Terra Renaissance based on the amount collected. The money donated to Terra Renaissance will be used for projects such as supporting the social reintegration of former child soldiers in Congo. For details, please see below. This website Please see.

Distribution of gorilla observation bingo cards

Observe the physical structure and behavior of gorillas at Ueno Zoo, collect bingo cards, and learn about gorillas while having fun. Some of the bingo cards include items that are difficult to observe. See how many you can observe!

Distribution period: September 20th (Sat) - September 24th (Wed), 2025
*While supplies last
Distribution location: East Garden Gorilla Enclosure, in front of the first enclosure (around the ★ mark on the attached map below)

*On Saturday, September 20th, there will be a bingo explanation by volunteers from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Please join us!
*Prizes cannot be redeemed.
*We do not lend out pencils.


Gorilla Forest Map

World Gorilla Day Special Live Stream

Six zoos in Japan that keep gorillas (Chiba Zoological Park, Hamamatsu Zoo, Kyoto Zoo, Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Japan Monkey Centre, and Ueno Zoological Gardens) are collaborating to have their gorilla animal keeper talk about gorillas in live streams.

Date and Time: September 23, 2025 (Tuesday, National Holiday), 1:30 PM onwards (Approximately 1 hour)
Distribution location　Learn more Please check.

*Please note that a portion of the viewing area around the gorilla enclosure will be closed during the live stream.
In addition to live streaming, six zoos in Japan that keep gorillas have collaborated to display posters summarizing the current state and history of gorilla keeping in Japan.
When you visit East Garden Gorilla Enclosure, please be sure to take a look at the poster.

(September 13, 2025)
(September 17, 2025: Added "World Gorilla Day Special Live Stream")
(October 10, 2025: Added information regarding the discontinuation of the laptop recall)