Held again this year!! ＼Children's Excitement and Growth Born from an Overnight Experience, Part 2!／ "Animal Rescue Team ★ New Recruit Training Program" Ticket Sales Start at 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 10, 2026!
Adventure World will host the second edition of its highly popular overnight program for elementary school students, the "Animal Rescue Team ★ New Recruit Training Program," on July 18th and 19th, 2026. This program aims to foster children's "ability to feel," "ability to think," and "ability to act" through deep interaction with animals and nature. Ticket sales begin on May 10th.
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Adventure World (Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture) will hold the second edition of its highly popular overnight program for elementary school students, "Animal Rescue Team ★ New Recruit Training Program," over two days on Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th, 2026. This program aims to foster children's "ability to feel," "ability to think," and "ability to act" through deep interaction with animals and nature. It is packed with special missions that cannot be experienced during a regular park visit, such as night safari patrols and overnight stays in the Marine Live Hall after closing hours.
**About the Special Event "Animal Rescue Team ★ New Recruit Training Program"**
- **Date and Time**
From 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, to 11:00 AM on Sunday, July 19th, 2026.
- **Fee**
38,000 yen per person
* Includes 2-day park admission for participating children, snacks, dinner, and breakfast.
- **Capacity**
20 participants (minimum of 12 participants required)
* This program is exclusively for elementary school students.
- **Location**
Throughout the park, including Marine Live Hall, Safari World, Marine World, and Enjoy World.
- **Application**
Terravie https://terravie-app.com/
Ticket sales begin at 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 10th, 2026.
- **What to Bring**
Pajamas, change of clothes, shampoo/body soap, bath towel, toothbrush, sleeping bag, personal medication (if needed).
* Please refrain from bringing snacks, etc.
* Please do not bring electronic devices such as games or valuables.
**Program Highlights**
In this two-day overnight program, children will challenge adventure-style missions as "new recruits" of the "Animal Rescue Team" and observe animals together with staff. They will engage in special activities that cannot be experienced during a regular park visit.
**Comprehensive Content to Support Growth**
Staff will fully support the children throughout the program as "senior members" of the "Animal Rescue Team." They will convey the essence of working with life, helping children take a step forward when faced with anxiety or difficulties. This will nurture a heart that values life and help them gain the joy of challenge and self-confidence.
**Day 1 Schedule**
13:00 - ★Gathering & Enrollment Ceremony★
An enrollment ceremony to receive proof of being a rescue team member!
Get to know the comrades you'll spend two days and one night with!
- Distribution of team member notebooks and scarves
- Explanation of the overall schedule
- Self-introductions
- Team cheer brainstorming
* Family accompaniment is possible for the enrollment ceremony.
14:00 - ★Team Mission★
Challenge missions divided into teams!
Research how to befriend animals and check their health, then create a rescue team member report!
Mission Examples:
- Photograph animals using an instant camera!
- Interaction and sign-giving experience with spotted seals
- Interaction and sign-giving experience with bottlenose dolphins
This fosters communication skills with friends and staff.
It cultivates familiarity with animals and broadens children's interests.
17:00 - ★Dinner is Curry Rice★
Challenge preparing and cleaning up dinner with your teammates!
Can you serve rice and distribute dishes? After eating, wash the dishes and clean up together.
* Low-allergen curry is also available.
This nurtures consideration for each other and provides an enjoyable mealtime.
18:45 - ★Night Mission★
Patrol Safari World at night!
What discoveries can be made by quietly listening to the footsteps and breathing of animals and observing their nocturnal behavior? Create a rescue team member report!
This teaches group behavior and aims to achieve missions through cooperation.
It's an experience where you can learn about the wonders of animals and nature.
20:00 - ★Discovery Mission★
Infiltrate the Marine Live Hall where sea animals live!
Are the penguins awake at night? Sleeping? Swimming? Observe them, touch their eggs and feathers, and discover new things that you usually wouldn't notice!
Through focused observation, children discover differences and gain an opportunity to realize the importance of each life.
21:00 - ★Overnight Experience★
An overnight experience in front of the tanks where sea animals live!
Lay down mats, arrange sleeping bags, and enjoy the quiet Marine Live Hall with the animals!
* Park shower rooms are available before bedtime.
Please bring shampoo/body soap, change of clothes, and a bath towel.
* Sleeping will be in sleeping bags. If you don't have one, you can purchase it (3,000 yen per person).
This fosters a sense of responsibility, cooperation, and independence. Sleeping in front of animals.
**About the Special Event "Animal Rescue Team ★ New Recruit Training Program"**
- **Date and Time**
From 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, to 11:00 AM on Sunday, July 19th, 2026.
- **Fee**
38,000 yen per person
* Includes 2-day park admission for participating children, snacks, dinner, and breakfast.
- **Capacity**
20 participants (minimum of 12 participants required)
* This program is exclusively for elementary school students.
- **Location**
Throughout the park, including Marine Live Hall, Safari World, Marine World, and Enjoy World.
- **Application**
Terravie https://terravie-app.com/
Ticket sales begin at 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 10th, 2026.
- **What to Bring**
Pajamas, change of clothes, shampoo/body soap, bath towel, toothbrush, sleeping bag, personal medication (if needed).
* Please refrain from bringing snacks, etc.
* Please do not bring electronic devices such as games or valuables.
**Program Highlights**
In this two-day overnight program, children will challenge adventure-style missions as "new recruits" of the "Animal Rescue Team" and observe animals together with staff. They will engage in special activities that cannot be experienced during a regular park visit.
**Comprehensive Content to Support Growth**
Staff will fully support the children throughout the program as "senior members" of the "Animal Rescue Team." They will convey the essence of working with life, helping children take a step forward when faced with anxiety or difficulties. This will nurture a heart that values life and help them gain the joy of challenge and self-confidence.
**Day 1 Schedule**
13:00 - ★Gathering & Enrollment Ceremony★
An enrollment ceremony to receive proof of being a rescue team member!
Get to know the comrades you'll spend two days and one night with!
- Distribution of team member notebooks and scarves
- Explanation of the overall schedule
- Self-introductions
- Team cheer brainstorming
* Family accompaniment is possible for the enrollment ceremony.
14:00 - ★Team Mission★
Challenge missions divided into teams!
Research how to befriend animals and check their health, then create a rescue team member report!
Mission Examples:
- Photograph animals using an instant camera!
- Interaction and sign-giving experience with spotted seals
- Interaction and sign-giving experience with bottlenose dolphins
This fosters communication skills with friends and staff.
It cultivates familiarity with animals and broadens children's interests.
17:00 - ★Dinner is Curry Rice★
Challenge preparing and cleaning up dinner with your teammates!
Can you serve rice and distribute dishes? After eating, wash the dishes and clean up together.
* Low-allergen curry is also available.
This nurtures consideration for each other and provides an enjoyable mealtime.
18:45 - ★Night Mission★
Patrol Safari World at night!
What discoveries can be made by quietly listening to the footsteps and breathing of animals and observing their nocturnal behavior? Create a rescue team member report!
This teaches group behavior and aims to achieve missions through cooperation.
It's an experience where you can learn about the wonders of animals and nature.
20:00 - ★Discovery Mission★
Infiltrate the Marine Live Hall where sea animals live!
Are the penguins awake at night? Sleeping? Swimming? Observe them, touch their eggs and feathers, and discover new things that you usually wouldn't notice!
Through focused observation, children discover differences and gain an opportunity to realize the importance of each life.
21:00 - ★Overnight Experience★
An overnight experience in front of the tanks where sea animals live!
Lay down mats, arrange sleeping bags, and enjoy the quiet Marine Live Hall with the animals!
* Park shower rooms are available before bedtime.
Please bring shampoo/body soap, change of clothes, and a bath towel.
* Sleeping will be in sleeping bags. If you don't have one, you can purchase it (3,000 yen per person).
This fosters a sense of responsibility, cooperation, and independence. Sleeping in front of animals.