[5/11, 5/18, 5/25] [May] Okinawa Zoo and Museum Animal Guide @ Okinawa Zoo

【May】Okinawa Zoo and Museum Animal Guide

◾️ Japanese Animal Guide: Shikamachi, Animals that Shed Their Antlers
Once a year, animals that shed their antlers live in Japan. You can even see them on a certain island in Okinawa.
So, what animal is it? In this guide, you’ll also get a chance to touch the shed antlers!

〇 Date and Time: May 11, 2025 (Sun) at 15:30
〇 Location: Honshu Deer Enclosure (Satoyama Maze Area)
〇 Participation Fee: Free

◾️ Ryukyu Animal Guide: Let’s Talk about Shinobu, the 18-Year-Old Kuchinoshima Cow
This May, the Kuchinoshima cow "Shinobu" will turn 18! We’ll answer questions like "Is it a fighting bull? Or a water buffalo?" and "Does it really get excited when it sees red?"
Learn the history of this cow in a fun quiz format, answering common questions from visitors!

〇 Date and Time: May 18, 2025 (Sun) at 14:00
〇 Location: Umanchu Square (Ryukyu Arc Area)
〇 Participation Fee: Free

◾️ Ryukyu Animal Guide: Bats of Okinawa, the Blood-Sucking Wonders!
When cleaning the bat enclosure, some kids get worried and say, "You’ll get your blood sucked! It’s dangerous!"
But don’t worry! The bats at Okinawa Zoo and Museum are fruit-eating bats. Watching them stuff their cheeks full is adorable, and they are an important part of nurturing Okinawa’s forests. Learn about what they eat in the wild while observing them eating!

〇 Date and Time: May 25, 2025 (Sun) at 14:30
〇 Location: Ark Okimaru (Ryukyu Arc Area)
〇 Participation Fee: Free