Tokyo Zoological Park Society invited junior high and high school students to submit research reports on Ueno Zoo, Tama Zoo, Tokyo Sea Life Park, and Inokashira Park Zoo as their fields of study (click here for the 2021 Call for Entries News).

We are pleased to announce that we have selected the annual Grand Prize winner and three other works as follows. Thank you very much for your submissions.

Junior High School Division (titles omitted)

Best work of the year
"Birds Flying Over the Sea" by Shunto Ashikaga (2nd year junior high school student)

The student visited Ueno Zoo and Tokyo Sea Life Park, observed penguins and waterfowl (Common Murre and Tufted Puffin), and compiled a report. The report compares several aspects, including flight and swimming, identifying similarities and differences, and offering insightful analysis. Regarding ecology, the student supplemented previously learned knowledge with research using field guides and other resources, resulting in a comprehensive report. The thorough analysis from an observational perspective is commendable.

Encouragement Award 1 point

High school division

Encouragement Award (2 recipients)

We will also be accepting submissions for the "Zoo and Aquarium Report Challenge" research report again this year. Details regarding the submission process will be announced on our website as soon as they are finalized.

(March 23, 2022)