Urban Aquarium 'AOAO SAPPORO' to Launch New Exhibit 'Cleaning Staff Duty Cards' on May 30
AOAO SAPPORO will launch a new exhibit on May 30, focusing on 12 types of 'cleaning organisms' that support tank environment maintenance.
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Sapporo's urban aquarium, 'AOAO SAPPORO' (located in Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido; Director: Masaki Yamauchi), will launch a new exhibit, 'Cleaning Staff Duty Cards,' on Saturday, May 30, 2026, focusing on the 'cleaning organisms' that support the maintenance of tank environments.
Since its opening, AOAO SAPPORO has prioritized showcasing various creatures and highlighting their charm and observational perspectives. Marking the third 'International Day for Biological Diversity' on May 22 since opening, the aquarium will host this new exhibit focusing on 12 types of cleaning organisms—which visitors have frequently requested to know more about—starting on May 30, 'Zero Garbage Day,' when cleanup activities are held nationwide for the environment.
To create a comfortable environment for the creatures, the aquarium staff do not just clean themselves; they also utilize the natural habits of the animals. Creatures with habits of eating algae, leftover food, sand dirt, and harmful organisms (cleaning organisms) perform cleaning tasks that are difficult for humans, making them like heroes.
The world's first* 'duty cards' will be exhibited at 'LIBRARY AQUARIUM' on the 5th floor to introduce the activities of these heroes and show visitors the secrets of AOAO SAPPORO's clean tanks, as well as which creatures are in charge of cleaning today. The duty cards are also displayed at each tank within the 'LIBRARY AQUARIUM,' deepening the area into a space where visitors can observe the new charms and ecology of the creatures.
Exhibit Period: From Saturday, May 30, 2026
Location: 5F 'LIBRARY AQUARIUM'
Exhibit Details: Introducing 12 types of 'cleaning organisms,' and displaying which 'cleaning staff' are on duty today for each of the 43 tanks using 'Cleaning Staff Duty Cards.'
Since its opening, AOAO SAPPORO has prioritized showcasing various creatures and highlighting their charm and observational perspectives. Marking the third 'International Day for Biological Diversity' on May 22 since opening, the aquarium will host this new exhibit focusing on 12 types of cleaning organisms—which visitors have frequently requested to know more about—starting on May 30, 'Zero Garbage Day,' when cleanup activities are held nationwide for the environment.
To create a comfortable environment for the creatures, the aquarium staff do not just clean themselves; they also utilize the natural habits of the animals. Creatures with habits of eating algae, leftover food, sand dirt, and harmful organisms (cleaning organisms) perform cleaning tasks that are difficult for humans, making them like heroes.
The world's first* 'duty cards' will be exhibited at 'LIBRARY AQUARIUM' on the 5th floor to introduce the activities of these heroes and show visitors the secrets of AOAO SAPPORO's clean tanks, as well as which creatures are in charge of cleaning today. The duty cards are also displayed at each tank within the 'LIBRARY AQUARIUM,' deepening the area into a space where visitors can observe the new charms and ecology of the creatures.
Exhibit Period: From Saturday, May 30, 2026
Location: 5F 'LIBRARY AQUARIUM'
Exhibit Details: Introducing 12 types of 'cleaning organisms,' and displaying which 'cleaning staff' are on duty today for each of the 43 tanks using 'Cleaning Staff Duty Cards.'
FAQ
「おそうじスタッフの当番札」とはどのような展示ですか？
水族館の水槽環境を支える「掃除生物」12種類に注目し、43本の水槽それぞれに、その日の掃除を担当する生物を紹介する札を掲示する世界初の展示です。
新展示はいつから始まりますか？
2026年5月30日（土）の「ごみゼロの日」より開始されます。
なぜ「掃除生物」に注目したのですか？
来館者からどんな生物か知りたいという声が多かったことや、生物の習性を利用して快適な水槽環境を維持する仕組みを伝えるためです。
AOAO SAPPOROはどこにありますか？
北海道札幌市中央区南2条西3丁目20番地「moyuk SAPPORO」の4階にあります。
年間パスポート「すいぞくかんクラブ」にはどのような特典がありますか？
体験プログラムへの優先参加、一部メニューの割引特典、商業施設「moyuk SAPPORO」対象店舗での割引やプレゼントなどが受けられます。