Announcement of Summer Vacation Event "Time Travel Project" to Commemorate 47th Anniversary of Park Opening

Gunma Safari Park, a realistic safari experience facility operated by Gunma Safari World Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture, Representative Director: Shoichi Kikuchi), will hold its summer vacation event "TIME TRAVEL SAFARI" to commemorate its 47th anniversary every day from Saturday, July 18, 2026, to Sunday, August 23, 2026. In addition, "Night Museum," which can be enjoyed from evening to night, will be held on all 17 days during the period.

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Background of the Event

Gunma Safari Park has been loved by many families since its opening in 1979, and will celebrate its 47th anniversary in 2026. Historical assets such as photos, brochures, park maps, and admission tickets from that time are filled with charm that is nostalgic for parents and grandparents, and surprisingly fresh for children.

With the concept of "To the safari where we came as a family long ago. This time, with our children," this project links nostalgic materials and resources to exhibits, merchandise, limited menus, and park-wide rallies, offering a limited-time summer event that provides an "experience as if time-traveling to the safari of those days" throughout the park. It can be enjoyed by three generations of parents and children during summer vacation and the Obon holiday return season.

Main Contents of the "Time Travel Project"

Sale of Admission Tickets with 47th Anniversary Commemorative Acrylic Keychains

Admission tickets with special acrylic keychains (one of two types, randomly distributed) designed with nostalgic brochures will be sold on the official ticket site.

Time Travel Exhibition & Photo Spots

Exhibition corners and photo spots utilizing nostalgic photos and materials from the park's opening will be set up within the park. A "Time Travel Exhibition POP UP SHOP" will be held at the gift shop.

47th Anniversary Retro Goods & Limited Gachapon Also Available

Original retro goods such as T-shirts, tote bags, and acrylic keychains featuring nostalgic photos and designs will be sold. Limited acrylic keychain gachapon will also be available.

Restaurant Limited Menu

Limited-time menus that will excite generations, such as the "Adult's Omurice" for adults and the "Classic Omurice" for children, will be prepared.

O-X Quiz Stamp Rally

You can challenge quizzes related to Gunma Safari Park set up at five locations within the park. Customers who answer all questions correctly will receive a ticket for aガラポン (garapon) lottery.

Garapon Lottery

Garapon auxiliary tickets will be given for using the park's shuttle bus, various experiences, and for purchases of 4,000 yen or more (tax included) at the gift shop. With 3 tickets, you can try the lottery once. The garapon for this event has no losing tickets.

"Night Museum" Held to Enjoy from Evening to Night

"Night Museum" will be held in the parking lot in front of the "Marche" gift shop on the days when the popular Night Safari and Twilight Safari tours are held after closing hours (16:00-20:00, free admission). Families can fully enjoy the safari park from dusk till night with food trucks, bouncy castles, festival games, gem excavation, workshops, and more. Customers who ride the Night Safari Bus Tour or Twilight Safari Bus Tour will receive a 100 yen discount coupon (set of 5) usable at the Night Museum.

In addition, during the Night Safari period, three guide rangers will be stationed in the walking zone to enhance the nighttime experience with explanations of animals and animal walks, welcoming visitors.

Event Overview

Event Name

47th Anniversary "Time Travel Project"

Event Period

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - Sunday, August 23, 2026 (Held daily during summer vacation)

Night Museum

16:00-20:00 on Night Safari/Twilight Safari days, in the parking lot in front of the "Marche" gift shop / Free admission

Venue

Gunma Safari Park (1 Okamoto, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture)

Participation Method

Customers with regular admission tickets can also participate.

Ticket Purchase

Official Ticket Site https://ticket.safari.co.jp/top/summer2026

Retro Goods

Night Museum POP

About Gunma Safari Park

Since its opening in 1979, Gunma Safari Park has been raising and exhibiting approximately 100 species and 1,000 animals and birds in a free-range style in a rich natural environment adjacent to the "Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites." The safari experience, where you can drive through the animals in your own car or on the park's shuttle bus, boasts one of the largest scales in Japan. In addition to the regular safari experience, it is an ideal facility for family leisure with a wide range of attractions such as walking safari, petting zoo, and adventure land. In recent years, the park has also been actively involved in tourism experiences utilizing digital technology and regional collaboration projects.