We are pleased to announce that Golden Takin has been born at Tama Zoo.

　The name and release date have been decided.


Golden Takin was born.
(Date of photo: July 17, 2019)
Golden Takin was born.
Birthday July 16, 2019 (Tuesday)
　Name: Hama
Sex: Male
Both parents: Mother: Oki, born March 20, 2005 Tama Zoo
Father: Ten, born February 11, 2009 at the Shaanxi Provincial Center for Emergency Rescue and Rearing Research of Rare Wild Animals.

Regarding the planned release date
The mother, Oki, is currently settled and focused on raising her pups.
　It will be released on Thursday, August 8, 2019.Please note that exhibits may be changed or canceled depending on the animals' health condition.

Current status of animal care at our zoo (as of July 25, 2019)
9 individuals (4 males, 5 females) *This includes the offspring born this time.

Domestic breeding situation (as of July 21, 2019)
3 zoos/aquariums: 22 animals (11 males, 11 females) *According to our zoo's research

(July 24, 2019)
(August 6, 2019: Name and release date added)