We will move "Lin," Malayan Tapir.
news
August 26, 2026
We would like to inform you that Tama Zoo will be transferring its Malayan Tapir, "Lin" (female), to the Yokohama Zoological Park Breeding Center (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture).
Malayan Tapir "Lin"
(Date of photo: August 14, 2026)
(Date of photo: August 14, 2026)
Malayan Tapir on the move
name
Lin
sex
female
age
4 years old
date of birth
May 9, 2022
Born Tama Zoo
Planned moving date
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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In preparation for transport, we will be conducting practice sessions in September to place the animals into transport crates. Therefore, you may not be able to see the animals during these practice sessions.
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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.
If the event is postponed or canceled, we will announce it on Tama Zoo official website.
background
At Tama Zoo, the zoos and aquariums are working together to promote the breeding of the rare Malayan Malayan Tapir.
We have decided to move Malayan Tapir through a breeding loan (*) in order to aim for the formation of new pairs and breeding.
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About breeding loans
A contract to lease an animal for the purpose of breeding.
The aim is to encourage the formation of new pairs and contribute to breeding by moving individuals between zoos.
A contract to lease an animal for the purpose of breeding.
The aim is to encourage the formation of new pairs and contribute to breeding by moving individuals between zoos.
Animal care status at Tama Zoo (as of August 26, 2026)
6 animals (2 males, 4 females)
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This includes the phosphorus that will be moved this time.
Domestic breeding situation (as of December 31, 2025)
13 facilities, 37 animals (20 males, 17 females)
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Source: 2025 Malayan Tapir National Pedigree Registry [Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums]