Ueno Zoo will extend its opening hours by three hours, staying open until 8 PM."The Zoo on a Midsummer Night"We will be holding an event where you can enjoy the zoo in a unique nighttime atmosphere, such as observing the little-known nocturnal behaviors of animals that you can't see during the day, and relaxing in the cool evening air amidst the rich natural surroundings of the park.

In addition, we will be holding special events to coincide with "World Elephant Day" (August 12th), as well as special talks about "timely animal information" to be enjoyed under the night sky. The annual beer garden at Shinobazu Pond Terrace will also be open. Please come and visit us.

1. basic information

(1) Days and hours when opening hours will be extended
　Open until 8 PM from Wednesday, August 9th to Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 (last entry at 7 PM).

*The park will open at 9:30 AM as usual. There are no closing days during this period.

(2) Information on enrollment and withdrawal
Entry to East Garden (Main Gate), West Garden (Benten Gate), and Ikenohata Gate is permitted from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
You can leave the park by 8 PM, and you can exit through any gate.

(3) Viewing hours for the main animals and exhibits during the period

	West Garden	East Garden
～16:00		gorilla
～18:00	Ring-tailed Lemur	Polar Bear, Malayan sun bear
～18:30	Domestic Horse	Eagle and Hawk
～19:00		Prairie dogs, Bird House (2nd floor)
～19:20		Sumatran Tiger, Indian Lion
～19:30		Bird House (1st floor), Nocturnal House
～19:45		Giant Panda
～19:50	Small Mammal House, Giraffe, okapi, rhinoceros, Hippopotamus, Pygmy Hippopotamus, Aye-aye, Vivarium
～20:00	Shoebill, Maned Wolf	Monkey mountain, Bear Hill hill, sea lions, seals

*Please note that the exhibit may be canceled or changed depending on the animals' health condition.
*Only Giant Panda "Ri Ri" is on display. The female "Shin Shin" and her cub born on June 12th are not on display.



(4) Extended operating hours for restaurants and gift shops
　① Open-air beer garden (West Garden, Shinobazu Pond Pond Terrace)
[Cafe Chameleon] 5 PM - 8 PM (Last order 7:30 PM)
We sell Thai-style snacks, desserts, and Thai beer.
*Light snacks will be sold from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.


Left: Thai-style fried chicken Right: Coriander hot dog
　② Restaurant
[West Garden Cafeteria (136 seats)] 10:00 - 20:00 (last order 19:00)
The restaurant can be used as a rest area after last order until 8:00 p.m.

　(iii) Gift store
【East Garden： Little Trunk】9:30〜20:00
West Garden： Petit Chameleon】9:30〜20:00

　(iv) Baby strollers available for rent
Lending locations: East Garden ・Next to the Panda House, West Garden ・One each next to Bentenmon Gate and Ikenobatamon Gate
Lending hours: 9:30 - 19:00 (strollers can be returned by 20:00)
Fee 300 yen per day

2. Special Events

*In addition to what is introduced here, various special events will be held every day during the "Midsummer Night Zoo" period.
Details regarding the event will be announced on the day of the event via the park's public address system and Ueno Zoo Twitter account.

(1) World Elephant Day (August 12th) Special Event: "Let's go into the elephant's exercise area"
Just how huge is the exercise area for these gigantic elephants? Step inside and experience its vastness with your whole body.

Date and Time: August 10th (Thu), 12th (Sat), 14th (Mon), 17:00-17:45 [Cancelled in case of rain]
*The event may be canceled due to safety concerns, such as the condition of the sports field surface.
place East Garden Elephant Enclosure

*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 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.

* Tama Zoo, which houses Asian Elephant and African Bush Elephant, will also be holding numerous events related to "World Elephant Day" (for details, see below). Here).



(2) Aquarium
You might be surprised to learn about the diets of animals. Through displays of actual food and explanatory panels, we'll uncover the secrets behind how animal keeper creatively feed them.

Date and Time: August 9th (Wed) and 10th (Thu), 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location West Garden Management Office 1st floor


(3) Recommended conversations for a midsummer night
We will be holding a special talk about "current animal information" from the unique perspective of zoo staff, including animal keeper.

Date and Time: August 10th (Thu), 11th (Fri/Holiday), 12th (Sat), 13th (Sun) 18:30-19:00 [Cancelled in case of rain]
Location: East Garden Wisteria Trellis Rest Area
Content
August 10th (Thursday) "Pandas vs. the Animals of East Garden ~UZE148 (UenoZooEast148) General Election: A Serious Battle for the Center Position~"
Giant Panda have been the talk of the town lately. To draw attention to the animals that tend to be overshadowed by them, each animal keeper will give a serious presentation introducing their assigned animal, with the goal of "defeating the pandas."
Will a new animal be born that's even more popular than a panda? Stay tuned!

August 11th (Friday, National Holiday) "animal keeper 's West Garden Ultra Quiz!"
This special event features quizzes created by animal keeper of West Garden. The quizzes will cover a variety of topics, including the animals' lives, food, and equipment.
You can learn more about animals while having fun! Now, how many questions can you answer correctly?!

August 12th (Saturday) "8.12 World Elephant Day Special Dialogue: Considering the Relationship Between Humans and Elephants"
August 12th is "World Elephant Day," a day to call for elephant conservation around the world. Therefore, we will be inviting a guest from WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) Japan to have a discussion with our Asian Elephant caretaker.
Two people working in different fields—a conservation organization and a zoo—will discuss the relationship between humans and elephants in detail.

August 13th (Sunday) "Professional: The Way of the Zoo"
The final day will feature professionals who play an active role in various aspects of the zoo. The staff will come from three departments: the Children's Zoo, the Animal Hospital, and the Animal Care and Coordination Department.
What are the daily efforts and dedication of zoo professionals? Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear their insights!


(4) An evening of music
Enjoy a live music performance while relaxing in the cool evening breeze. Enjoy cool music in a pleasant environment with refreshing breezes blowing across the water.
The performers, in chronological order, are Kazuya Sato (shinobue player and composer), Yoshitaka Minami (singer-songwriter), and Ichiro Sakai Trio (jazz).

Date and Time: August 11th (Fri, public holiday), 12th (Sat), 13th (Sun), 18:30 - 19:40
Location: Shinobazu Pond West Garden Terrace

① August 11th (Friday, National Holiday) Performer: Kazuya Sato (Shinobue player and composer) → Click here for the official website



② August 12th (Sat) Performer: Yoshitaka Minami (Singer-songwriter) → Click here for the official website



③ August 13th (Sun) Performer: Sakai Ichiro Trio (Jazz) → Click here for Mr. Sakai's blog



(5) National Geographic Nighttime Animal Theater
An outdoor screening of documentaries from the National Geographic Channel, a channel specializing in intellectually stimulating documentary programs.

Date and time: August 14th (Monday), 15th (Tuesday), 16th (Wednesday) 18:30-19:30
Location: Shinobazu Pond West Garden Terrace


Left: Giant Panda: The Challenge of Breeding (Screening August 14th)
Center: Giant Panda- Returning to Nature (Screening August 15th)
Right: World's Great Nature Journey: Congo - The Life of the Great River (Screening August 16th)

(6) Tokyo Parks Navi Midsummer Night Stamp Rally
This is a special stamp rally using the Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Navi app to explore the "highlights" of the zoo on a midsummer night.
There are two courses: East Garden Course (5 spots) and West Garden Course (5 spots). The first 200 people each day to complete either course will receive a wonderful prize.

Prize redemption dates and times: August 9th (Wed) - 16th (Wed), 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Prize redemption locations: Next to East Garden Gneral Information Center, next to West Garden Benten Gate


(7) Ice pillar display
For an extra touch of coolness during your evening stroll at Shinobazu Pond, we'll be displaying illuminated ice sculptures featuring animal photographs.

Installation dates and times: August 9th (Wed) - 16th (Wed), from 5 PM until closing time.
Installation location: West Garden Shinobazu Pond Terrace




(July 13, 2017)
(Updated on August 9, 2017)
(Updated on August 11, 2017)

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(Ueno Zoo, Tama Zoo, Tokyo Sea Life Park, Inokashira Park Zoo)