Family
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.
Events
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![[5/24] Ryukyu Wildlife Workshop “The Okinawa Rail and the Zoo” @ Okinawa Zoo & Museum](https://files.kozaweb.jp/prd_uploads/files/2025/05/rTVLMvIS64xCrM4JNleH2t3iA9eQ4iSkihRoIyqV.jpeg)
category： Children's Culture【 期間：2025.05.24〜2025.05.24 】[5/24] Ryukyu Wildlife Workshop “The Okinawa Rail and the Zoo” @ Okinawa Zoo & Museum -
![[5/18] World Sun Bear Day Special Event @ Okinawa Zoo & Museum](https://files.kozaweb.jp/prd_uploads/files/2025/05/RMCGSE9BZol4fHkaphDIN9sRZ8rPVDJRX6n7Sde4.jpeg)
category： Children's Culture【 期間：2025.05.18〜2025.05.18 】[5/18] World Sun Bear Day Special Event @ Okinawa Zoo & Museum -
![[5/18] Zoo Tour with a Veterinarian @ Okinawa Zoo & Museum](https://files.kozaweb.jp/prd_uploads/files/2025/05/MVbWdduGmEdHt6eG8GvCFN0mFeXfDHhz1A06mGQn.jpeg)
category： Children's Culture【 期間：2025.05.18〜2025.05.18 】[5/18] Zoo Tour with a Veterinarian @ Okinawa Zoo & Museum -
![[5/17] Animal Plaza Special Workshop "Baby Animals" @ Okinawa Zoo and Museum](https://files.kozaweb.jp/prd_uploads/files/2025/05/oYMOuZdov5LtD1DpNYBxB41Fdol877RGIWZxDVVO.jpeg)
category： Children's Culture【 期間：2025.05.17〜2025.05.17 】[5/17] Animal Plaza Special Workshop "Baby Animals" @ Okinawa Zoo and Museum -
category： Children's Culture【 期間：2025.05.03〜2025.05.06 】［5/3-5/6］Okinawa Zoo & Museum Festival 2025【Golden Week Event】 -
![［1/2-2/2] Zodiac Sign Exhibition: The Story of the Snake 2025 @ Wonder Museum (Okinawa Zoo)](https://files.kozaweb.jp/prd_uploads/files/2025/01/0RaFk3e094J5UtoMRD4kWKzEdpE45dn7aDGvLdgN.jpeg)
category： Children's Culture【 期間：2025.01.02〜2025.02.02 】［1/2-2/2] Zodiac Sign Exhibition: The Story of the Snake 2025 @ Wonder Museum (Okinawa Zoo)
関連記事
- ［3/1-5/6] Okinawa Bougainvillea Fair 2024 @ Southeast Botanical Gardens
- ［1/11, 1/19] Animal Plaza Special Workshop “Snakes!" @ Animal Plaza (Okinawa Zoo)
- ［1/25-1/26］48th Okinawa City Industry Festival @ Koza Sports Park in commemoration the founding of Okinawa City's 50th anniversary
- ［9/28] Koza Music Town Shopping Association 17th Anniversary Festival (2024)
- ［7/13-9/29] Summer Vacation Adventure School and Adventure Night 2024 @ Southeast Botanical Gardens
- ［7/20-9/1］Okinawa Zoo : Summer Vacation Events in 2024
- ［7/20-9/29］Night Zoo "Okinawa Exotic Night"《On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, until 9:00 p.m.》＠ Okinawa Zoo
- ［7/20] Full Moon Stadium Night Yoga 2024 @ Koza Shinkin Stadium
- ［6/15-9/29] Taiwanese Breakfast in Paradise 2024 [Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays Only] @ Southeast Botanical Gardens
- ［6/23］"Ehon no Tobira" in June (2024): Read Aloud Children's Books Event @ Wonder Museum (Okinawa Zoo & Museum)