Ueno Zoo
恩賜上野動物園 · 우에노코엔
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Ueno Zoo2:19
Welcome to the Ueno Zoological Gardens, more commonly known as Ueno Zoo. Opened in 1882, this is Japan’s oldest zoo, a pioneering institution established as part of the country’s modernization efforts during the Meiji era. …
Listen in the app2The Giant Pandas — National Treasures of the Bamboo Forest1:48
No visit to Ueno Zoo is complete without seeing the giant pandas, arguably the most iconic symbols of this institution. The sources emphasize that pandas are national news in Japan, and their presence here is a testament to…
Listen in the app3East Garden — Elephants and the Five-Story Pagoda1:38
Moving through the East Garden, we encounter one of the most visually striking juxtapositions in the zoo: the elephant enclosure with the 17th-century Five-Story Pagoda of Kaneiji Temple rising in the background. This…
Listen in the app4Tiger Forest and Gorilla Woods — The Apex Predators1:44
In the northern reaches of the East Garden, we find the Tiger Forest and Gorilla Woods. The Tiger Forest is home to the Sumatran tiger, the smallest of the tiger subspecies and one that is critically endangered in the wild. …
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Descending toward the West Garden, we find the Vivarium, a specialized indoor facility that feels like stepping into another world. The sources describe it as a controlled environment where the temperature, humidity, and lighting…
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Ueno Zoo is home to one of the world's most successful breeding programs for the Aye-aye, a lemur native only to Madagascar. The Aye-aye Forest is a nocturnal house where the lighting cycles are reversed, allowing visitors to see…
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Returning to the East Garden, we visit the Polar Bears. These majestic giants are the largest land carnivores on Earth, and their presence in Tokyo is a significant undertaking in terms of climate control and habitat design. …
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As we conclude our journey through the Ueno Zoological Gardens, I hope you have felt the weight of history that permeates these grounds. Since 1882, this zoo has served as a window into the natural world for millions of people,…
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What is Ueno Zoo?
Ueno Zoo is a place in 우에노코엔 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 우에노코엔 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 09 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.7175, 139.7714 |
| Last updated |
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