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We will be holding an animal memorial service on September 23rd.
└─2013/09/12

Tama Zoo will hold a memorial service for the animals that died between September 2012 and August 2013.

Date and time: September 23, 2013 (Monday/holiday) 13:30-14:00

place In front of Animal Cenotaph Tama Zoo (the location may change in case of bad weather).

Content
・ director from the principal
・Introduction of the main animals to be commemorated
- Eulogy for the representative animal to be commemorated (Representative: Grevy's Zebra "Noverta")
- Floral tributes from staff and visitors on the day (flowers will be provided by the park)


Main animals to be commemorated

Memorial animalsnamesexAge at deathdate of deathYears of keepingepisode
Snow LeopardMayufemale13 years old2012
September 14
13 years and 4 monthsBorn at our zoo in 1999, she later contributed to breeding by producing seven offspring with the male Chingiz. (Obituary here)
Golden TakinBebefemale16 years old2012
October 3rd
16 years and 6 monthsBorn in 1996 as the offspring of a female named Ooi, she was born blind and was hand-reared and kept in private. She was a gentle and calm individual. (Obituary here)
Red-rumped Pelicanleft redMaleEstimated age: 262012
November 15
25 years and 4 monthsThe bird arrived at the park as a juvenile and later paired with the female, Right Momo, and they were seen together for a long time, displaying their close relationship. During feeding times, they would come close to the visitors and eat the horse mackerel.
Grevy's ZebraNovataMale22 years old2012
December 31
21 years and 6 monthsShe came to the zoo from the former Czechoslovakia and contributed to the breeding of three animals. She was also celebrated for her longevity for two consecutive years and loved being petted by her caretakers. (Obituary here)
LionOakfemale16 years old2013
February 5th
16 years and 6 monthsShe was a long-awaited Lion born at our zoo after a long time, and everyone loved her. She was a gentle older sister in the pride and took good care of the younger cubs. She bred twice, and her offspring, Kaito, Revo, and Rock, are now main members of the pride.
Styan’s Red PandaKaguyafemale12 years old2013
March 21
8 years and 11 monthsThis was a rare individual born in Shanghai, with beautiful fur. It had a hearty appetite, a strong personality, and was a popular pet with many fans. (Obituary here)
Japanese MoleNo. 38MaleAges 5 and up2013
May 13
5 years and 1 monthFor a mole, this was a remarkably long-lived individual, having been kept in captivity for over five years after capture.
Water BuffaloAkagiMale26 years old2013
August 7th
26 years and 10 monthsShe was born at our zoo and lived a peaceful life with Haruna, a female. Every year, she contributed to our summer school for elementary school students by providing opportunities to experience raising animals. (Obituary here)
ChimpanzeeArashiMale19 years old2013
August 7th
3 years and 4 monthsThis individual came from Toyohashi Comprehensive Zoological and Botanical Park. It was gentle towards females and offspring. (Obituary here)
Common WolfMorofemaleEstimated age: 152013
August 12
12年She came from the Moscow Zoo and led the group for a long time alongside the male, Lobo. She fathered many offspring with Lobo. (Obituary here)


◎Related Pages
Ueno Zoo Animal Memorial Service
Inokashira Park Zoo Animal Memorial Service

Photo: Novata, Grevy's Zebra

(September 12, 2013)



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