Support and donations
This section introduces the donation and membership programs, volunteer collaborations, and in-zoo advertising activities operated by Tokyo Zoological Park Society.
Donation System
Donation System
Tokyo Zoological Park Society operates three donation systems.
Zoo Supporters/Aquarium Supporters
Giant Panda Conservation Support Fund
This foundation aims to protect the endangered Giant Panda.
Tokyo Zoological Park Society Wildlife Conservation Fund
This fund is intended to support not only zoos and aquariums, but also those engaged in conservation activities and research into rare wild animals.
Membership System
Membership System
Tokyo Friends of the Zoo
The Tokyo Friends of the Zoo Association is one of the educational outreach activities promoted by Tokyo Zoological Park Society. We hold observation sessions and tours and distribute magazines to people interested in animals, zoos, and aquariums.
classification | Zoo Supporters | Giant Panda Conservation Support Fund | Tokyo Zoological Park Society Wildlife Conservation Fund | Tokyo Friends of the Zoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
system | Donation System | Donation System | Donation System | Membership organization system |
Business details | Installing play equipment for captive animals, purchasing food, improving the environment, etc. | Educational outreach activities for Giant Panda (GP) conservation Improving the environment for keeping GPs at Ueno Zoo Supporting international GP conservation activities jointly conducted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the China Wildlife Conservation Association | Subsidies (up to 1 million yen per year, approximately 10 projects per year) are awarded to wildlife conservation activities selected through public applications. | Conducting tours and observation sessions Publication of popular magazines about animals, zoos, and aquariums |
Membership fees and donations | ◆Individual Supporters Adults: 1 unit = 10,000 yen University students and younger: 1 unit = 5,000 yen Junior high school students and younger: 1 unit = 500 yen ◆Corporate/Group Supporters 1 unit = 50,000 yen | ◆SAVE the PANDA Partners Individual: 20,000 yen or more Companies/Organizations: 50,000 yen or more | No conditions *Credit cards and payment apps have minimum and maximum input amounts. | ◆Annual membership fee General: 2,000 yen Junior: 1,000 yen |
Registration period | 1 year | 2 years | 1 year | 1 year |
Benefits | Admission tickets (Individuals: 1 entry/2 admission tickets, 2 or more entries/1 annual pass, Corporations/Groups: 5 admission tickets regardless of the number of entries) Supporters Day invitation 10% discount on use of shops within the park Those who wish to participate will have their name listed in the park and on the website. *No special benefits for junior high school students and younger with a 500 yen ticket | Those who wish to participate will have their name engraved on a plaque displayed in the park for two years. *The "Panda Forest" sign display area West Garden is currently full. For those who apply from now on, the sign will be displayed at Gneral Information Center in East Garden. As soon as a space becomes available in the "Panda Forest" sign display area, you will be moved in order. | Applicants should list their name on the website | Delivery of the magazine (General "Animals and the Zoo", Junior "ZOO! Zoo Newspaper") 20% off admission fees to zoos and metropolitan parks 10% discount when using the shop inside the park Holding events such as observation sessions and tours |
link | > Click here for details (Ueno) > Click here for details (Tama) > Click here for details (Kasai) > Click here for details (Inokashira) |
volunteer
volunteer
Tokyo Metropolitan Zoos and Aquariums rely on volunteers to conduct educational and outreach activities for visitors, such as "animal demonstration," as well as activities to guide and assist visitors. There are two such organizations:
