We would like to inform you that Tama Zoo will be moving two Cheetah.

A moving Cheetah
(1) From our park to Gunma Safari Park (Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture)
Name: Clarice
Gender: Female
Age: 1 year old
Date of birth: February 5, 2017, born Tama Zoo
Move date: Friday, October 12, 2018

(2) From our park to Himeji Central Park (Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture)
Name: Ren
Gender: Male
Age: 1 year old
Date of birth: June 8, 2017, born Tama Zoo
Move date: Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Cheetah "Clarice" (Date of photo: August 15, 2018)	Cheetah "Ren" (Date of photo: August 15, 2018)

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At our zoo, we are working in cooperation with other zoos and aquariums to promote the breeding of Cheetah, which are endangered animals.
This time, in accordance with Cheetah Breeding Plan of the Biodiversity Committee Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums Association of Zoos and Aquariums, we will be implementing two transfers through breeding loans (*) with the aim of forming new pairs and promoting breeding.

※About breeding loans
A contract to lease an animal for the purpose of breeding.
The aim is to encourage the formation of new pairs and contribute to breeding by moving individuals between zoos.

Current status of animal care at our zoo (as of October 4, 2018)
15 individuals (8 males, 7 females) *This includes the 2 individuals being moved this time.

Domestic breeding situation (as of December 31, 2017)
13 zoos/aquariums, 95 animals (50 males, 45 females)
Source: Cheetah domestic pedigree registry [Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums]

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　Nadeshiko, which will be unavailable for viewing due to its planned relocation in October. However, due to procedural reasons, the trip has been postponed. The exhibition will reopen on Friday, October 5th. I will do it.
We will inform you again once the relocation details have been finalized.

(October 4, 2018)