At the national census held in 2005, Okinawa City was recognized as the nation's No. 1 in terms of the ratio of population group under age 15. The city declared itself as City of Children in 2008 in its bid to realize a child-friendly community and has since been initiating a three-way approach towards the goal; networking, human resource development, and location creation.

The initiative's hub, Okinawa Zoo & Museum (Okinawa Kodomo-no-kuni), features Wonder Museum and Children's Center, where workshops and interactive exhibitions take place. Through popular Satur-ZOO Night (night zoo) and various other events, the park entertains both children and adults throughout the year. The nation's only subtropical botanical garden, Southeast Botanical Gardens, is popular among family visitors.

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Events

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  category： Children's Culture
  【 期間：2025.07.19〜2025.09.28 】
  [7/19–9/28 Limited] World Insect Exhibition – A Kid Favorite! @ Southeast Botanical Gardens

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  category： Children's Culture
  【 期間：2025.07.25〜2025.08.29 】
  [7/25-8/29] Okinawa Zoo & Museum Night (Casual) Walk @ Okinawa Zoo & Museum

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  category： Eisa
  【 期間：2025.09.13〜2025.09.14 】
  [9/13-9/14] 70th Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival 2025 (Day 2 and 3) @ Okinawa City Koza Sports Park Stadium

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  category： Children's Culture
  【 期間：2025.08.24〜2025.08.24 】
  [8/24] You and Idol Pretty Cure♪ Show @ Okinawa Zoo & Museum

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  category： Children's Culture
  【 期間：2025.08.17〜2025.08.17 】
  [8/17] Kamen Rider Gavv Show @ Okinawa Zoo

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  category： Children's Culture
  【 期間：2025.08.16〜2025.08.16 】
  [8/16] Animal Night Market ＠ Okinawa Zoo