Monkey mountain to be demolished at Ueno Zoo, creating a forest where monkeys can escape the heat. As the average temperature rises due to global warming and other factors, measures to combat the heat are called for.

Construction will begin around March next year at the earliest and be completed in about a year, and the monkeys will be exhibited in a temporary facility within the park during this period. The plan is to become In addition, consideration is being given to using materials for the ground that are less likely to get hot due to reflections.