We're holding a longevity celebration event from September 10th to October 6th! Come and meet the animals who are living long and healthy lives! (Updated September 8th)
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September 1, 2026 (Updated on September 8, 2026)
In honor of Respect for the Aged Day, Tama Zoo will be holding the following event to introduce animals that have lived long lives.
Panel introducing long-lived individuals
In front of the enclosure of the featured animal, we will display panels celebrating the animal's well-being and sharing tips on how to help it live a long life (care techniques).
September 10th (Thursday) – October 6th (Tuesday), 2026
[List of individuals displayed on the panel]
animal name | name | sex | Date of visit | Breeding period | Year of birth | age |
Chimpanzee (African Zone) | Peko | female | 1963年 June 22 | 63年 | 1961 (estimated) | 65 years old (estimated) [The oldest female in Japan] |
Siberian Crane (Asian Zone) | green | Male | March 14, 1986 | 40年 | June 20, 1985 | 41 years old |
black | female | March 6, 2013 | 13年 | May 18, 1992 | 34 years old | |
white | female | October 8, 1992 | 33年 | June 25, 1990 | 36 years old | |
Asian Elephant (Asian Zone) | Anura | Male | 1958年 April 30 | 68年 | 1953 (estimated) | 73 years old (estimated) [Oldest person in Japan] |
Red-crowned Crane (Asian Zone) | peach | female | 1997年 January 27 | 29年 | June 11, 1980 | 46 years old |
Bornean Orangutan (Asian Zone) | queue | Male | 1971年 January 12 | 55年 | 1969 (estimated) | 57 years old (estimated) [The oldest male in Japan] |
Emu (Australian Zone) | Evangelion | female | 1986年 May 24 | 40年 | not clear | Over 40 |
Longevity Talk
The following animal caretakers will talk about the lifestyles of animals that have lived long lives and the techniques they use to care for them.
[List of individuals participating in the longevity talk]
animal name | name | age | Date and Time | When it rains | When a heatstroke warning alert is issued | place |
Snow Leopard | Mircea | 18 years old | Sunday, the 13th 14:00～14:10 | cancel | cancel | Asian Zone Snow Leopard Enclosure |
Red-crowned Crane | peach | 46 years old | Saturday, the 19th 14:00～14:20 | cancel | cancel | Asian Zone Crested Ibis breeding area (Park map 56) |
Asian Elephant | Anura | 73 years old (Estimated) | Sunday, the 20th 11:00～11:10 | cancel | cancel | Asian Zone Asian Elephant Elephant Enclosure Observation Deck |
Chimpanzee | Peko | 65 years old (Estimated) | Sunday, the 20th 13:30～13:40 | cancel | implementation | African Zone In front of Chimpanzee indoor exhibit |
Oriental Small-clawed Otter | Marc | 16 years old | 21st (Monday/Holiday) 11:00～11:10 | implementation | implementation | Asian Zone Otter enclosure |
Emu | Evangelion | Over 40 | 21st (Monday/Holiday) 13:30～13:40 | cancel | cancel | Australian Zone Emu enclosure |
Takin | Fuuka | 22 years old | 22nd (Tuesday/Holiday) 10:30～10:40 | cancel | cancel | Asian Zone Takin enclosure |
