We will be moving Cheetah "Kevin" and "Damian" to Gunma Safari Park.
news
April 27, 2026
Tama Zoo will be moving its Cheetah, Kevin and Damian, to Gunma Safari Park (Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture).
A moving Cheetah
Name: Kevin
Gender: Male
Age 8
Date of birth: November 24, 2017
Born at Lee G. Simmons Wild Safari Park (USA)
Name: Damian
Gender: Male
Age 8
Date of birth: November 24, 2017
Born at Lee G. Simmons Wild Safari Park (USA)
Planned moving date
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
*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 (Tokyo Zoo Net).
background
At our zoo, we are working to maintain the genetic diversity of Cheetah, which are endangered animals, by promoting breeding through mutual cooperation with other zoos and aquariums that keep them.
In accordance with the Cheetah management plan of the Japanese Association Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the cheetah will be moved through a breeding loan (a loan agreement between zoos for the purpose of breeding) in order to aim for new breeding efforts.
Breeding conditions at our zoo
9 individuals (4 males, 5 females)
*This includes the two animals being moved.