Zoo education training

We will explain the concepts and usage of the programs for young children, elementary and junior high schools that are run at Ueno Zoo through program experience and lectures. The specific content will be decided through consultation.
*Backstage tours are not available.

subject

Teachers' associations, universities and vocational schools majoring in education (by department or seminar)

Travel time

Approximately 60 to 120 minutes

Number of people

Up to 30 people

Example of a university seminar for early childhood education majors

(1) Lecture on early childhood education at Ueno Zoo
(2) Experience using the "Exciting Observation Bag" teaching materials
(3) "Exciting Observation Bag" - Experience creating and creating new teaching materials

Example of training for science teachers at municipal elementary schools

Elementary school science teacher training

(1) Experience the "Animal Paw Observation" program
(2) Lecture on how to utilize the zoo

How to apply

1. First, please contact us by phone at least two months in advance to discuss the date and time of your desired appointment (tentative reservation).

We recommend that you apply as early as possible to ensure staff schedules and meeting room availability.

2. Please come to the park at least two weeks prior to the tour to meet with the Education and Public Relations Officer (explanatory team) (reservation will be confirmed).

Telephone application start date (2026)

April to August

：From Sunday, February 1st

September to December

：From Wednesday, July 1st

January to March

：From Sunday, November 1st

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Please contact us once the date has been decided.

Contact/Inquiries

電話：03-3828-5171
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