Sazae-san is actually Chimpanzee. She's a female who arrived at the zoo in 1992 (age unknown). Sazae gave birth on December 15, 2002. The baby is also female and is growing up healthy and strong with its mother.

The baby chimpanzee has been on public display since January 21st. Please come visit Chimpanzee enclosure in African Zone (please note that it may not be on public display depending on its health).

We're now accepting name suggestions for the baby! The first offspring (male) has been named "Tara". For the second offspring, please choose from the following five: Miru, Uni, Toro, Akoya, or Hotaru.

Please use the application form provided in front of Chimpanzee enclosure and drop it into the ballot box. The name with the most votes will be chosen. The application period is from February 1st to February 11th. Please come to the zoo and choose a name!

After the name is decided, a naming ceremony will be held. Two people will be invited as representatives from among those who voted for the chosen name, selected by lottery, and will receive a commemorative gift (the date will be announced as soon as it is decided).

Including the newborn baby, Chimpanzee at Tama Zoo has reached 20 (3 males and 17 females).

​Here's Chimpanzee from the "Animal Encyclopedia" (its sounds are also included!).