Higashiyama Zoo announces 2026 Autumn Festival in Nagoya

Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Nagoya has announced its 2026 Autumn Festival, scheduled to run from October 10 to November 23. The event includes the 27th Popular Animal Best Ten voting competition and a naming ceremony for a baby koala born in January 2026.

Following a price adjustment on October 1, adult admission has increased from 500 yen to 800 yen, though admission remains free for junior high school students and younger. The zoo is also highlighting several recent animal births, including red panda, pygmy hippo, Sunda slow loris, and pink-footed armadillo offspring.