We will move Water Buffalo "Sachi".
news
October 13, 2026
Tama Zoo will be transferring its Water Buffalo, "Sachi" (female), to Ehime Prefectural Tobe Zoo (Iyo District, Ehime Prefecture) on a breeding loan basis (*).
※About breeding loans
This refers to an animal loan agreement for the purpose of breeding. The aim is to encourage the formation of new pairs and contribute to breeding by moving individuals between zoos.
Water Buffalo migrating
Name: Sachi
Sex: Female
Age 2
Born July 18, 2024 Tama Zoo.
Planned moving date
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
*In preparation for shipment, we will begin practicing with the transport boxes from late October to help the animals get used to them.
Therefore, you may not be able to see "Sachi" during practice.
*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).
Destination
Ehime Prefectural Tobe Zoo (Iyo District, Ehime Prefecture)
Animal care status at Tama Zoo (as of October 13, 2026)
3 animals (1 male, 2 females) *This includes "Sachi," who will be moving this time.