Grevy's Zebra will be coming to the zoo (starting January 15th, they will be living together with Giraffe and Scimitar-horned Oryx)

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Updated on February 19, 2026

Added on February 19, 2026:

We have added information about Mindy's visit to the "Scheduled Visit Dates" section.

Added January 14, 2026:

Added December 18, 2025:

Tama Zoo had ceased exhibiting Grevy's Zebra since their previous habitat died in March 2025, but the park has now introduced two new animals from Kyoto City Zoo, allowing them to be reared again in African Zone 's "Eurasian Moorhen Area."

Kyoto City Zoo

Grevy's Zebra visiting the zoo

name

Nanato

sex

Male

age

13 years old

date of birth

July 10, 2012
Born in Toyama City Family Park (Toyama Prefecture)

Nanato, a visiting Grevy's Zebra (Courtesy of Kyoto City Zoo)

name

Mindy

sex

female

age

12 years old

date of birth

July 26, 2013
Born in Beeksebergen Safari (Netherlands)

Mindy, a visiting Grevy's Zebra (Courtesy of Kyoto City Zoo)

Planned visit date

The two animals will be relocated one after the other. Depending on the condition of the animals, the relocation may be postponed or canceled.

Nanato December 17, 2025 (Wednesday)

Mindy ~~March 2026~~
　　　　　　　　*Details will be announced as soon as they are decided.
The move date has been set for Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (a closed day).
Please see below for details.
*Depending on the condition of the animals, the move may be postponed or canceled.

Mindy Grevy's Zebra will be coming to the zoo from Kyoto City Zoo

background

At our zoo, we are working to breed Grevy's Zebra in cooperation with other zoos and aquariums, based on the management plan of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
We have decided to take in Nanato and Mindy on a breeding loan (*) in order to aim for new breeding.

Our zoo renovated Eurasian Moorhen area in the spring of 2025, but during the construction period, Grevy's Zebra that was being kept in a temporary enclosure within the zoo died, and its exhibit was interrupted.
This relocation will allow us to reopen Grevy's Zebra exhibit and contribute to the formation of herds through breeding and the maintenance of captive populations in Japan.

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About breeding loans
This is an animal loan agreement for the purpose of breeding. By transferring animals between zoos, the purpose is to form new pairs and contribute to breeding.

About the release of Nana

After arriving at the zoo, the animals will undergo quarantine in Domestic Horse and oryx enclosure for a period of time.
After the quarantine period ends, we plan to gradually acclimate the animals to their new environment and then exhibit them together with Giraffe, Scimitar-horned Oryx, and Great White Pelican in Eurasian Moorhen area.
We will inform you about the release date as soon as it is decided.

Added December 18, 2025: Regarding release

It will be available to see in Eurasian Moorhen area from Thursday, December 18, 2025.

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During the quarantine period and while the giraffes are adjusting to their new enclosure, they will be displayed in a sub-paddock adjacent to the main enclosure, rather than in the large enclosure where Giraffe are kept.
Visibility may be poor for a while; we appreciate your understanding.

Added January 14, 2026: Regarding release

On January 14, 2026 (Wednesday, a day the zoo is closed), Nanato was released into the large enclosure and began living with Giraffe and Scimitar-horned Oryx.

From January 15th (Thursday), you can see Giraffe, Grevy's Zebra, and Scimitar-horned Oryx together in Eurasian Moorhen area.

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Due to cleaning work in the large enclosure, the exhibit featuring all three species together will only be open until around 3 PM.

(December 4, 2025)
(December 18, 2025: Added information about the public viewing of Grevy's Zebra)
(January 14, 2026: Added information about Nanato the Giraffe 's cohabitation with Scimitar-horned Oryx.)