From February 17th to March 15th, we will be holding an event for World Pangolin Day titled "Do you know about pangolins? - A story about the mysterious mammal that protects itself with its hard scales."

Every year, the third Saturday of February is World Pangolin Day. It is a day to raise awareness worldwide about the protection of pangolins, an endangered species.

Are you familiar with pangolins? They have many unique characteristics, such as hard scales to protect themselves and a long tongue that they use to lick up ants and termites. However, their numbers are rapidly declining due to poaching and deforestation.

In 2012, Ueno Ueno Zoo received Chinese Pangolin from Taipei Zoo, and for approximately 13 years, until December 18, 2025, it continued to share its presence and charm with the world. Although Chinese Pangolin, it will use its past experience to hold events that spread awareness of the wonder and fascination of pangolins, as well as the importance of conservation.

Panel exhibit

Pangolins are fascinating mammals covered in hard scales. This panel exhibition introduces the fascinating ecology of Chinese Pangolin species we previously kept, as well as the current situation of pangolins in the wild. We also share messages from the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), which conducts conservation activities in their habitat, and from the Taipei Zoo in Taiwan, which contributes to the breeding and rearing of Chinese Pangolin. Please come and visit us.

　Period: February 17th (Tue) - March 15th (Sun), 2026
　Location: Near the entrance to East Garden Nocturnal House
　How to participate: Anyone can view it during park hours.

A story animal keeper" Nocturnal House"

In the "Nocturnal House" enclosure, where we previously kept Chinese Pangolin, our zookeepers will give a guided tour. They will explain the fascinating aspects of Chinese Pangolin' bodies and lifestyles, using specimens and other materials. They will also discuss their current situation in the wild and the status of conservation efforts, and we will all consider the future of pangolins together.

　Dates: February 21st (Sat), February 22nd (Sun), 2026
　Time:　　　2:00 PM (approx. 10 minutes) 2:30 PM (approx. 10 minutes) *Time has been changed
　Location: Near the entrance to East Garden Nocturnal House
　How to participate: Anyone can participate.
Please gather at the entrance to Nocturnal House by the start time.

(February 14, 2026)
(February 15, 2026: The schedule for animal keeper 's talk "Nocturnal House" has been updated.)