A new facility called "Asian Plains" will open at Tama Zoo.

　Release date and time: Friday, April 26, 2013, from 1:00 PM (scheduled)


◎Features of the new facility "Asian Plains"

In the "Plains of Asia" exhibit, we will be raising and displaying together Przewalski's Horse horses (see news here), which were donated to commemorate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Mongolia, and Common Wolf, which are extinct in Japan.

Przewalski's Horse 's horse, once extinct in the wild, is the only wild horse species in the world that is being bred and reintroduced to the wild thanks to the efforts of relevant organizations. Watching them gallop around in the spacious enclosure is reminiscent of their wild state. Next to them, you can see a pack of Common Wolf up close.

◎Overview of the new facility

"Przewalski's Horse"
Exhibited animals: Przewalski's Horse
Structure: Reinforced concrete
Building area: 203.69 square meters
Enclosure: 1,350 square meters

"Common Wolf"
Exhibited animal: Common Wolf
Structure: Reinforced concrete
Building area: 231.84 square meters
Enclosure: 1,200 square meters

◎About the animals on display

Przewalski's Horse
Number of animals kept in the park: 8 (2 males, 6 females)

Common Wolf
Number of animals kept in the park: 12 (6 males, 6 females)


*On April 26th, prior to the public opening, a ceremony will be held to commemorate the completion of "Asian Plains" and the donation of Przewalski's Horse horses. This ceremony is not open to the general public.


<Related News>
・ Special exhibition "Takhi and Mongolia" will be held (March 29 - June 4). (Article dated April 5, 2013)

・ Przewalski's Horse has arrived at the zoo. (Article dated March 18, 2013)

・ Mongolia donates Przewalski's Horse to Tokyo Metropolitan Government; memorandum of understanding signed.
(Article dated December 7, 2012)


<Related Videos> (From Tokyo Zoo Net BB)
・" Baby Przewalski's Horse 's horse born (Photo taken in December 2011)


(April 16, 2013)