Hatto the Scimitar-horned Oryx is coming to the zoo from Hamura Zoo

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Updated on February 21, 2026

At Tama Zoo, in accordance with the management plan of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums, we are working to breed Scimitar-horned Oryx through mutual cooperation with other zoos and aquariums. This time, a Scimitar-horned Oryx oryx named "Hatto" will be arriving at Tama Zoological Park from Hamura City Zoological Park (Hamura City, Tokyo).

To Hamura City Zoo

Scimitar-horned Oryx visiting the park

name

hat

sex

Male

age

13 years old

date of birth

August 10, 2012
Born at Ehime Prefectural Tobe Zoo

Scimitar-horned Oryx "Hat" is visiting the park.

Scimitar-horned Oryx "Hat" visiting the zoo (Photo courtesy of Hamura City Zoo)

Planned visit date

Monday, March 9, 2026

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Depending on the animals' condition, the transfer may be postponed or canceled.
If the event is postponed or canceled, we will announce it on Tama Zoo official website.

About the release

After arriving at the zoo, the zebras and oryx will undergo quarantine in a private facility within Domestic Horse and oryx enclosure for a period of time. After quarantine, they will be put on display in the sub-paddock adjacent to the main enclosure.

(February 21, 2026)