See, Hear, and Deepen Your Understanding! Animal Guide
Take your time to observe one type of animal, or compare several different species. Just by changing your perspective a little, you'll notice the various ingenious features in their physiques and lifestyles. Observe the animals while listening to explanations from our staff, and discover the fascinating and profound aspects of animal life.
Regularly scheduled dates
Open Tuesday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
Schedule for July-August 2026
Date | theme | Meeting point | Event time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thursday, July 30th | Animals in Small Mammal House | Entrance to West Garden Small Mammal House | 11:00〜11:10 | ||
July 31st (Friday) | Asian Elephant | In front of East Garden elephants (gift shop side) | 10:30〜10:40 | ||
August 4th (Tuesday) | (Cancelled due to an event) | ||||
Wednesday, August 5th | (Cancelled due to an event) | ||||
August 6th (Thursday) | (Cancelled due to an event) | ||||
August 7th (Friday) | Animals in Small Mammal House | Entrance to West Garden Small Mammal House | 11:00～11:10 | ||
Wednesday, August 12th | Animals in Small Mammal House | Entrance to West Garden Small Mammal House | 11:00～11:20 | ||
August 13th (Thursday) | bats | In front of the bats in the "Nocturnal House" area of East Garden | 11:00～11:10 | ||
August 14th (Thursday) | Shoebill | In front of Shoebill West Garden | 11:00～11:10 | ||
August 18th (Tuesday) | Giraffe | In front of Giraffe West Garden | 11:00～11:10 | ||
Wednesday, August 19th | (Cancelled due to an event) | ||||
Thursday, August 20th | Asian Elephant | East Garden, in front of the elephants (in front of the gift shop) | 10:30〜10:40 | ||
August 21st (Friday) | bats | In front of the bats in the "Nocturnal House" area of East Garden | 11:00～11:10 | ||
August 25th (Tuesday) | Shoebill | In front of Shoebill West Garden | 11:00～11:10 | ||
Wednesday, August 26th | Rock Ptarmigan | East Garden "Birds of Japan I" In front of Rock Ptarmigan | 11:00～11:10 | ||
Thursday, August 27th | bats | In front of the bats in the "Nocturnal House" area of East Garden | 11:00～11:10 | ||
August 28th (Friday) | Asian Elephant | East Garden, in front of the elephants (in front of the gift shop) | 10:30〜10:40 | ||