We have moved the Japanese flying squirrel to Kobe Animal Kingdom.

news
June 9, 2026

We would like to inform you that the Japanese flying squirrels (2 males and 2 females) that were being kept at the "Small Mammal House" in West Garden of Ueno Zoo have been moved to Kobe Animal Kingdom (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture).

Japanese Flying Squirrel
Japanese Flying Squirrel

sex

Two males
Two females

date of birth

Male, born December 4, 2017 (Ueno Zoo)
Male, born June 11, 2018 (Ueno Zoo)
Female, born July 16, 2019 (Ueno Zoo)
Female, born November 24, 2021 (Ueno Zoo)

Removal date

Monday, June 8, 2026

Destination

Kobe Animal Kingdom

As of June 9, 2026, Ueno Ueno Zoo does not keep Japanese flying squirrels.