# Ōmoriyama Zoo summer programming

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/moriyama-zoo-summer-programming
> Updated: 2026-08-08T23:13:52.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Ōmoriyama Zoo in Akita City has implemented several special summer programming initiatives. In mid-July, the zoo offered free admission to visitors.

Following this, the zoo announced a "Night Zoo" event scheduled for August 11, 12, and August 14 through 16. These evening sessions run from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, featuring illuminated grounds and observations of animal behaviors. The programming includes a special lion feeding session on August 11 to celebrate "World Lion Day."

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Omoriyama Zoo to host nighttime events in August

Omoriyama Zoo in Akita City will host special nighttime viewing events from August 11–16, 2026, featuring illuminated grounds and a special lion feeding session.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/omoriyama-zoo-to-host-nighttime-events-in-august

### 2026-07-10: Akita City Offers Free Admission to Ōmoriyama Zoo on July 12

Akita City’s July 12 2026 city commemorative day will feature free entry to Ōmoriyama Zoo; tickets bought for that day are non‑refundable.

28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denmarks-vestas-to-build-wind-turbine-production-base-in-kitakyushu-japan

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Cite as: Ōmoriyama Zoo summer programming. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/moriyama-zoo-summer-programming