● Night Zoo
Something about the animals seems a little different… That's right—A bunch of different animals, like lions and giraffes, become active when the summer heat goes away and the nighttime rolls in. You may even be able to meet Earth, the new Amur tiger who recently joined the Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park family!
• Night Zoo-only caretakers' animal explanations:
Animal caretakers offer explanations about the lesser panda, lion, Asian elephant, and more!
Area: In front of each animal's outside enclosure
• Feedings by caretakers
It's feeding time, and caretakers show you every bit of it! (Hippopotamus, Asian elephant, lesser panda, and giraffe feedings planned.)
Notes:
• Changes may occur to exhibitions due to animals' physical conditions.
• Exhibition times differ by animal.
● Amusement park
Both children and adults are free to ride the nine different attractions, such as the Non Hoi Rollercoaster, Ferris wheel, and more in the Amusement Park Zone.
Area: Amusement Park Zone
Fee: Free of charge
● Night Museum
Your chance to see an exhibition of large ocean creatures like whales and dinosaur fossils lit up in blue for the first time in the mysterious Deep-Sea Blue Area. Mystical blue lighting plunges you into the marine world like you can't normally experience!
Area: Natural History Museum
Fee: JPY 100
● Night Zoo Exploration Kit
Become part of a research team and search for animals wielding incredible weaponry and abilities in this special collaborative activity with the Natural History Museum. Meet legendary animals at your research's conclusion at the Night Museum and receive limited-time merchandise for taking part!
Start: In front of the Central Gate/East Gate (sales 5:00 pm–6:30 pm)
Goal: In front of the Natural History Museum (6:30 pm–8:30 pm)
Capacity: 500 guests/day
Fee: JPY 500
● Night Jungle
The Botanical Garden presents a collaborative display of a jungle, lighting, and music with illumination portraying fireflies and a glowing river making a first-time appearance! Experience for yourself what it must be like to walk through and explore a nighttime jungle!
Area: Green House, Botanical Garden
Time: 5:00 pm–9:00 pm (admission until 8:30 pm)
Fee: Free of charge
● Non Hoi Night Gourmet Market
The Night Zoo offers an expanse of food trucks every night during the event period! Dine in the open air as you enjoy the delightful nighttime breeze off the water.
Area: Along the canal
● Exciting events in the Dining Area
• Workshop in Non Hoi Park
Craftspeople come together helping you create handmade pieces—perfect for children's homework assignments during summer break—in this workshop event!
Period: Fri, Jul 21; Sat, Jul 22; Sat, Aug 19; Sun, Aug 20, 2023
Attending shops: 4–6 craft shops
• Sweetfish grabbing experience
Use your two hands to scoop up and grab sweetfish as they swim around a pool!
Period: Sat, Sep 16 and Sat, Sep 23, 2023
Fee: Grabbing experience + Salted, grilled fish: JPY 600 / Salted, grilled fish: JPY 500
• Food-on-a-Stick Market
This market dishes up foods on a stick you can enjoy eating with just a single hand.
Period: Sat, Aug 5 and Sun, Aug 6, 2023
• Delicious Foods event
Feast on delectable dishes from all over Japan. Also offering three local Japanese spirits brands to sip on!
Period: Sat, Sep 2 and Sun, Sep 3, 2023