We will be holding an event related to "World Lemur Day".
event
October 10, 2026
The Lemur Conservation Network, a Madagascar project by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Primate Specialist Group, has designated the last Friday of October as "World Lemur Day" to raise awareness about lemurs in Madagascar and promote their conservation. In 2026, this will fall on Friday, October 30th. Ueno Zoo supports this initiative and will be holding an event.
Lemur Talk
The zookeepers at Ueno Zoo will give a talk about the ecology and conservation of the three species of lemurs and Aye-aye that are kept there.
schedule
Saturday, October 31, 2026, Sunday, November 1, 2026 *Cancelled in case of rain
Time and place
time | Content | place |
|---|---|---|
11:30～11:40 | Ring-tailed Lemur | West Garden-Ring-tailed Lemur Lemur Island |
13:30～13:40 | Black Lemur | West Garden- In front of Black Lemur |
14:30～14:40 | Black-and-White Ruffed Lemur | West Garden- In front of Black-and-White Ruffed Lemur |
15:30～15:40 | Aye-aye | West Garden / Aye-aye Hall Entrance |
*The talk is expected to last about 10 minutes.
Let's try using an embossed stamp!
You can use the limited-edition backing card or your own notepad to stamp Aye-aye 's original illustrations onto embossed stamps (stamps that make the illustration appear raised on the paper).
schedule
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday) to mid-November
time
9:30am - 4:30pm
Number of backing sheets distributed
2000 pieces (while supplies last)
place
West Garden, within Aye-aye Forest under the green tent
Sales of "Madagascar Vanilla Milk Ice Pops" with a portion of the proceeds going to charity.
This donation ice cream uses vanilla beans grown through agroforestry. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to MFG (Madagascar Wildlife Group).
Sales period
October 16, 2026 (Friday) to mid-November
Selling price
450 yen (tax included)
Retailer
West Garden Cafe Chameleon
Installation of donation boxes
We will be setting up donation boxes to support the conservation of Madagascar's wildlife. All donations will be collected at our park and sent to the MFG (Wildlife Group of Madagascar).
period
October 16, 2026 (Friday) to mid-November
We will set up a donation box during the sales period of "Madagascar Vanilla Milk Ice Pops".
Installation location
West Garden Cafe Chameleon, Petit Chameleon
What is MFG?
MFG (Madagascar Wildlife Group) is a non-profit organization (international NGO) established in 1988 with the aim of conserving the wildlife of Madagascar. Its headquarters are located in the United States, and its members, including wildlife experts and zoo personnel from around the world, work in cooperation with local communities and zoos to prevent the extinction of Madagascar's precious flora and fauna.
The relationship between Ueno Zoo and MFG
Ueno Zoo has been conducting joint research with the National Tsimbazaza Zoo in Madagascar since 1999, and in 2001, Aye-aye first arrived at the zoo. Then, in 2008, Ueno Zoo became the first Asian country to join the MFG, becoming a Bronze Member and supporting local programs through annual membership payments. At the 2023 MFG Annual General Meeting, a zookeeper gave an oral presentation on "Implementing Ultrasound Examinations in Pregnant Aye-aye."