We will be moving Sumatran Tiger "Resta" (Added on 10/16: Information about future exhibits has been added)

We would like to inform you that Ueno Zoo will be transferring its Sumatran Tiger, "Resta" (female), to Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture).

A migrating Sumatran Tiger

Planned moving date

Monday, November 9, 2026
*Depending on the animals' condition, the transfer may be postponed or canceled.
We will inform you again if the event is postponed or canceled.

Destination

Sendai City Yagiyama Zoological Park (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture)

background

Our zoo is working in cooperation with other zoos to promote the breeding of the rare Sumatran Tiger.

We are pleased to announce that, in accordance with the Sumatran tiger management plan of the Japanese Association of Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums, we will be transferring one of the two cubs born on July 2, 2025, to Sumatran Tiger Zoological Park in Sendai City, "Resta" (female), to Yagiyama Zoological Park in Sendai City.

Regarding future exhibitions

Until Sunday, October 25th, the two brothers, "Resta" and "Bellani," will be on display.
Starting October 27th (Tuesday), each animal will be displayed separately.
We plan to continue exhibiting "Resta" until Sunday, November 8th, the day before the move.

However, the exhibition schedule may change depending on the animal's condition and training to get used to the transport crate. Also, since the Sumatran Tiger, it may not be visible at certain times. Thank you for your understanding.