Packed with fun for kids! Try your luck at the New Year's Lucky Draw at Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens, with no empty tickets

Happy new year

After enjoying the New Year's feast and visiting the shrine for the first time in the new year, why not head to the Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens?

This popular annual event will be held again this year.

January 2nd (Tuesday) will be held! The annual New Year's lucky draw

On Tuesday, January 2nd, the first opening day of 2024, the 67th annual New Year's Lucky Draw will be held.

The first 500 people will have the chance to win auspicious New Year prizes and prizes unique to the zoo and botanical gardens.

■ 1st place (1 person)

A set of lucky charms (pictured) (Tsushima deer antlers and golden cactus), a tour of the giraffe's backstage, and a commemorative magazine for the 70th anniversary of the opening of Fukuoka City Zoo, "Tsushima Wildcat Footprints"

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■ 2nd place (2 people)
"Tsushima deer antlers" and succulents (dragon scales), a tour of the giraffe's backyard, and the Fukuoka City Zoo's 70th anniversary commemorative magazine "Tsushima wildcat footprints"

■ 3rd place (2 people)
A tour of the reptile backyard, succulents (dragon scales), and the Fukuoka City Zoo's 70th anniversary commemorative magazine "Tsushima Wildcat Footprints"

■ 4th place (4 people)
"Peacock feathers", succulent plants (dragon scales), lucky bags from the shop in the zoo (the restaurant next to the Children's Zoo)

■ 5th place (21 people)
Stuffed elephants and mini dragon fruit at the gift shop (Petit Monde) inside the park

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In addition, a total of 500 people will be given away prizes, including zoo corporate supporter goods and zoo calendars, with no empty tickets!
*The backyard tour may be canceled depending on the weather on the day and the health of the animals.

It's a great way to try your luck in the new year. You and your kids will definitely have a great time.

＜New Year's Lucky Draw Tournament Overview＞
Date and time: Tuesday, January 2nd, 9:00-10:30
Eligibility: Lottery tickets will be distributed to the first 350 people at the zoo main gate and the first 150 people at the botanical garden main gate.
(1st to 12th prizes, no blank tickets)
Location: Zoo entrance plaza

*Lucky tickets will not be distributed at the west gate of the zoo.
* Participation is free. However, admission fee is required.
* Distribution of lottery tickets may end before the park opens at 9:00.

New Year's Guide (Zoo Spot Guide)

The "Zoo Spot Guide" is available every Sunday and public holiday. It is a very popular content as it gives you information that only zookeepers know.

This year, the theme is "Indian Peafowl".

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We will start with the Tsushima wildcat, which Fukuoka City Zoo has been working to protect and breed for many years.

Image: Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens

Be sure to take part in the New Year's Lucky Draw Tournament as well.
*The content may be changed or canceled without notice due to bad weather or the health of the animals.

＜Outline of the "New Year Guide"＞
■ Indian Peafowl
Date and time: January 2 (Tue) 11:30 ~
Location: Children's Zoo Interaction Square
*To prevent bird flu, the event will be held at a distance.
■ Tsushima wildcat
Date and time: Tuesday, January 2nd, 13:30
Location: In front of the Tsushima Wildcat House

New Year's limited edition "New Year's Animal Fortune-2024-"

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In celebration of the year 2024, 24 different animals will deliver New Year's messages!

Participation is free and anyone can get one (one per person, limited numbers available).

It might be a hint to good fortune...!?

＜"New Year Animal Fortune-2024" Overview＞
Date and time: Tuesday, January 2nd, 11:00-16:30
January 3rd (Wed) to 8th (Holiday, Monday) 10:00-16:30
*Limited number of tickets available each day. Distribution will end once all tickets are sold out.
Location: ZooLab Multipurpose Corner, Animal Information Center

Spring Seven Herbs Rice Porridge Party

Following the traditional Japanese custom of eating seven herbs on January 7th to pray for good health, the Botanical Garden will be serving "seven herb rice porridge" to the first 200 people on Saturday, January 6th (participation is free).

At the same time, there will be an exhibition of the "Seven Herbs of Spring." Please enjoy the warm and mild-tasting rice porridge while feeling the season and tradition.

＜Overview of the "Spring Seven Herbs Rice Porridge Ceremony"＞
Date and time: Saturday, January 6th, 11:00- (numbered tickets will be distributed at the entrance from 9:00)
Location: Botanical Garden Botanical Life Square

The Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens will be open every day from January 2nd (Tuesday) to January 8th (Monday, national holiday), 2024. If you're wondering what to do, be sure to check it out. (Text/ARNE Editorial Department)

<Facility information>
■ Fukuoka City Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Address: 1-1 Minami Park, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (entrance until 16:30)
Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday)
Admission fee: 600 yen for adults, 300 yen for high school students, free for junior high school students and younger
*This article is current as of the time of publication. *Prices in the text include tax.

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