Ueno Zoo - Free Audio Guide

Ueno Zoo (恩賜上野動物園), established in 1882 and located in Tokyo’s Ueno Park, is Japan’s oldest public zoo and a landmark of the Meiji-era modernization of urban culture. It has long combined exhibition, scientific study and conservation, maintaining diverse collections of native and exotic mammals, birds and reptiles. Notable attractions have included giant pandas and signature historic enclosures set within landscaped grounds; the site also connects closely with nearby museums, temples and civic green space, contributing to local cultural life. For visitors: the zoo operates on a regular daytime schedule, applies modest admission with reduced rates for children and seniors, and offers accessible paths and services to accommodate guests with mobility needs.