We are recruiting participants for the event "Gorilla Quest ~The Future of the Forest 2026~," held in commemoration of "World Gorilla Day" on September 19th (deadline: September 3rd).

September 24th is World Gorilla Day. It was established in 2017 by the Dian Fossey International Gorilla Foundation with the aim of protecting endangered wild gorillas and raising awareness about the conservation of their habitats, such as forests.

At Ueno Zoo, in conjunction with "World Gorilla Day," various events are planned to raise awareness about the current situation of wild gorillas and to consider what can be done to protect them.

Details for each event will be announced sequentially as they are finalized, but as the first event, we will be holding a workshop for 3rd and 4th graders and their guardians called "Gorilla Quest ~The Future of the Forest 2026~". We are now accepting applications for participants as follows, so please apply.

Date and Time

Saturday, September 19, 2026 8:50-12:00
*The event will proceed rain or shine, but some program details may be subject to change.

place

Ueno Zoo

subject

Elementary school 3rd and 4th graders (15 students in total)
*One adult must accompany each child.
*Participation is limited to one child and one guardian. Other accompanying persons are not permitted to enter.

Participation fee

free

Content

First, we will observe the gorillas while listening to explanations from animal keeper. We will also learn about the efforts Ueno Zoo is making to protect the gorillas. Afterwards, parents and guardians will participate in physical activities and role-play from the perspectives of various people involved in the environment in which wild gorillas live. Finally, we will consider what we can do to protect gorillas.

How to Apply

Please apply using the application form below.

*Only one person can apply at a time. Each person may apply only once.
*Please note that duplicate entries will be invalid.
*If there are many applications, a lottery will be held. Regardless of whether you are selected or not, you will be notified by email by Monday, September 7th.
*If you have any concerns regarding your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at the contact information listed at the end of this document.
*The personal information you provide when applying will only be used for communication regarding this event. Furthermore, we will strictly manage your personal information, including data storage and deletion.

When applying, please configure your spam filter and email software to allow emails from @tokyo-zoo.net and @kintoneapp.com. This is especially important for those applying from a mobile phone.

If you do not receive an automatic reply email after applying, please contact the Ueno Ueno Zoo Education and Outreach Section.

*You will be redirected to an external site (kintoneapp.com). kintoneapp.com is a website managed and operated by Toyokumo Co., Ltd. Personal information provided by applicants in connection with this program will be securely stored on a server managed by Toyokumo Co., Ltd. and will be managed in a strict and appropriate manner, including being promptly deleted after its use for the intended purpose has ended.

Contact

Ueno Zoo Education and Outreach Division, Education and Outreach Section
TEL: 03-3828-5171 (Main number) *Reception hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

deadline

Valid for submissions sent until September 3, 2026 (Thursday).