Koala "Sora" will be visiting the park.

news
September 24, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Sora, a Koala, will be joining Tama Zoological Park from Tama Zoo Zoo.

Sora, Koala visiting the park.
(Provided by: Saitama Children's Zoo)

Koala visiting the park

name

Sora

sex

Male

age

6 years old

date of birth

June 14, 2020
Born at Hirakawa Zoological Park in Kagoshima City (Kagoshima Prefecture)

Planned visit date

Monday, September 28, 2026

* Depending on the animals' condition, the transfer may be postponed or canceled.
We will inform you again if the event is postponed or canceled.

background

Tama Zoo is working with other zoos and facilities to promote the breeding of Koala, a rare animal species. To facilitate the formation of new Koala pairs and breeding, a breeding loan (*) arrangement will be made for the transfer of koalas.

*Regarding breeding loans
This refers to an animal loan agreement for the purpose of breeding. The goal is to create new pairs and contribute to breeding by moving individuals between zoos.

Animal care status at Tama Zoo (as of September 24, 2026)

3 individuals (1 male, 2 females)
*This does not include "Sora," who will be visiting the park this time.

Domestic breeding situation (as of December 31, 2025)

7 facilities, 61 animals (27 males, 33 females, 1 unknown)
Source: 2025 Koala National Pedigree Registry [Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums]