[Akita City Omoriyama Zoo] Farewell Thanksgiving Festival 2026

About this event

Akita City Omoriyama Zoo will hold 'Farewell Thanksgiving Festival 2026' as its closing event for the 2026 season. Held to express gratitude to the animals and guests, the thanksgiving ceremony will include a memorial service for animals that passed away this year and an introduction to the activities of zoo support organizations. The memorial ceremony is scheduled to feature floral offerings for animals that passed away over the past year, messages from pupils of Hamada Elementary School and Nisshin Elementary School, and introductions of zoo support organizations. It will take place from 10:00 to around 10:40 AM in the Visitor Center Zoo Area (to the left inside the main gate). On the day, admission fees will be discounted by 200 yen to 800 yen. In addition, there are plenty of animal-related events, including a free feeding experience (limited quantity), feeding observation time ('Mamma Time'), and animal commentary. Furthermore, a commemorative photo session with ponies and reindeer will be held from 2:00 to 2:20 PM at the Forest Stage, with Omorin also scheduled to appear. At Omoriyama Amusement Park Anipa, as a special Ferris wheel service, visitors can ride for 500 yen per car (seats 4), compared to the regular 500 yen per person. Please note in advance that event details may change or be canceled depending on the weather and the physical condition of the animals on the day.

Venue

Akita City Omoriyama Zoo

154 Hamada Katabata, Akita, Akita 010-1654