We are pleased to announce that a female Chimpanzee has arrived at our zoo from Kochi Prefectural Noichi Zoological Park.


Sakura has arrived at the park.
Chimpanzee that came to the park
Name: Sakura
Sex: Female
Age 7
Date of birth: April 18, 2009
Born at Kochi Prefectural Noichi Zoological Park

Date of visit Wednesday, February 22, 2017

background
Our zoo is working to breed rare animals through mutual cooperation with other zoos and aquariums.
This time, with the aim of forming new Chimpanzee pairs and breeding in Japan, we have entered into an agreement to borrow one female chimpanzee from Kochi Prefectural Noichi Zoological Park, and "Sakura" will be arriving at our zoo.

Release date
I will be spending some time in an area that is not open to the public.
We will announce the release date on our website as soon as it is decided.

Animal care at Tama Zoo
18 individuals (6 males, 12 females) *This includes "Sakura," who visited the park this time.

(February 23, 2017)