Organization overview

Tokyo Zoological Park Society a public interest incorporated foundation

7th floor, Ikenohata Nisshoku Building, 2-9-7 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo

December 24, 1947 (Established as a voluntary organization)

November 1, 1948 (Permission granted to establish a foundation)

April 1, 2010 (Transitioned to a public interest incorporated foundation)

To promote the development and advancement of zoos and aquariums; to spread knowledge about animals and their habitats and contribute to the coexistence of humans and animals.

Chieko Sugisaki

13 directors / 1 counselor / 3 auditors / 2 accounting auditors / 15 councilors

Ueno Zoological Gardens 9-83 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Tama Zoo 7-1-1 Hodokubo, Hino City, Tokyo

Tokyo Sea Life Park 6-2-3 Rinkai-cho, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo

Inokashira Park Zoo 1-17-6 Gotenyama, Musashino City, Tokyo

Oshima Park Zoo 2-2 Izumizu Fukushige, Oshima-machi, Tokyo

520 people (86 of whom are Tokyo Metropolitan Government-dispatched staff) *As of April 1, 2026

600 million yen

11.6 billion yen (FY2026 budget)

The Board of Trustees decides on important matters concerning the operation of the association, such as the appointment and dismissal of directors and auditors, and amendments to the articles of incorporation, as well as supervising the execution of duties by directors, including the approval of financial statements.

The Board of Directors approves the business plan and budget, and makes decisions regarding the execution of the association's operations.

The Chairperson represents this association and executes its business.

The Vice Chairman assists the Chairman and shares in the execution of the association's operations.

They assist the Executive Director, Chairman and Vice Chairman, and share in the execution of the association's operations.

To handle specific matters entrusted to the advisory director.

Engaged in administrative work at the secretariat​

Responding to a special request for advice from the Chairman of the Board of Directors​

Auditors conduct their duties and audit the financial status.

Auditing the financial statements of the accounting auditor​