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Cultural Property Week Special Talk "Birds Designated as Natural Monuments" (Tama Zoo)

Name: Cultural Property Week Special Talk "Birds Designated as Natural Monuments" (Tama Zoo)
Start: 2026-11-03T14:00:00+09:00
End: 2026-11-03T14:30:00+09:00
Location: Tama Zoological Park, Watching Center Animal Hall

Japanese title: 文化財ウィークスペシャルトーク「天然記念物の鳥」（多摩動物公園）

Tama Zoological Park, Watching Center Animal Hall (Tama-dobutsu-koen Sta.)

A talk on birds designated as natural monuments for Tokyo Cultural Property Week. 100 seats, no booking, first come. Special guides on storks and golden eagles and info cards are also offered during the week.

Date: Nov 3 (Tue, holiday)
Time: 14:00–14:30
Price: Zoo admission (adults ¥600, 65+ ¥300, junior high ¥200, elementary and under free)
Kids: Family-friendly, ages 6+
Venue: Tama Zoological Park, Watching Center Animal Hall
Nearest station: Tama-dobutsu-koen Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

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About this event

One of Tama Zoo's events during Tokyo Cultural Property Week, introducing animals at the zoo that are designated Natural Monuments. A bird keeper gives an about 30-minute talk on various birds designated as Natural Monuments, covering their lives in the wild and tips for observing them at the zoo. During the period there are also special guides on Oriental storks and golden eagles, and Natural Monument fact cards are handed out.

Highlights

A talk by a bird keeper on birds designated as Natural Monuments
Learn about their lives in the wild and what to look for at the zoo
Special guides on Oriental storks on 10/31 and golden eagles on 11/2 and 11/3 (about 20 minutes each)
Fact cards on 12 Natural Monument species, such as red-crowned cranes and Steller's sea eagles, handed out at the main gate

Good for: People interested in birds or Japan's rare animals, and children of elementary school age and older
Time needed: About 30 minutes

Good to know

No reservations; first 100 people on the day
Aimed at elementary school age and older, but preschool children can also join
Special guides are cancelled in rain. Fact cards end when they run out
Depending on the animals' health, you may not be able to see them

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Distance from major stations

From Tama-dobutsu-koen: 0.3 km, about 6 min on foot
From Tama-Center: 3.3 km, about 20 min by train
From Hino: 3.5 km, about 20 min by train
From Minami-Osawa: 4.6 km, about 20 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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FAQ

What is Cultural Property Week Special Talk "Birds Designated as Natural Monuments" (Tama Zoo)?: One of Tama Zoo's events during Tokyo Cultural Property Week, introducing animals at the zoo that are designated Natural Monuments. A bird keeper gives an about 30-minute talk on various birds designated as Natural Monuments, covering their lives in the wild and tips for observing them at the zoo. During the period there are also special guides on Oriental storks and golden eagles, and Natural Monument fact cards are handed out.
When is Cultural Property Week Special Talk "Birds Designated as Natural Monuments" (Tama Zoo)?: Nov 3 (Tue, holiday)
What are the opening hours of Cultural Property Week Special Talk "Birds Designated as Natural Monuments" (Tama Zoo)?: 14:00–14:30 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Cultural Property Week Special Talk "Birds Designated as Natural Monuments" (Tama Zoo) cost?: Zoo admission (adults ¥600, 65+ ¥300, junior high ¥200, elementary and under free)
Where is Cultural Property Week Special Talk "Birds Designated as Natural Monuments" (Tama Zoo) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Tama Zoological Park, Watching Center Animal Hall. The nearest station is Tama-dobutsu-koen Sta..

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Checked against the official page on October 27, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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