SPECIMEN No.0100 ・ Aquarium
Gota豪太
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Polar BearUrsus maritimusVU— Vulnerable
Gota is a Polar Bear recorded at Oga Suizokukan Gao. Born November 26, 2003.
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| Name | Gota (豪太) |
|---|---|
| Species | Polar Bear Ursus maritimus |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | November 26, 2003 |
| Birth Facility | Not disclosed |
| Current Facility | Oga Suizokukan Gao（Akita） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In residence |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | VU— Vulnerable |
Timeline
- June 7, 2005 Move Oga Suizokukan Gao Source
Records
Born November 26, 2003, at Moscow Zoo in Russia, he was brought to Oga Aquarium GAO on June 7, 2005. He was GAO's first polar bear since its opening, and public viewing began on June 17. On July 30 that year, the name 'Gota' was chosen from 3,417 entries.
He was paired for breeding with Kurumi, who arrived from Kushiro Zoo on April 26, 2011, and on December 4, 2012, the female Milk was born, GAO's first successful breeding. Kurumi died on January 28, 2018.
In March 2024, Momo was brought in from Hamamatsu Zoo as his new breeding partner. On December 4, 2025, a male cub was born to him and Momo, and on April 25, 2026, it was named 'Momota.' Gota is a symbol of Oga Aquarium, known for his huge body of more than 450 kilograms and his playful personality.
Family
- ChildMomota
FAQ
- Where can I meet Gota?
- Gota is recorded at Oga Suizokukan Gao in Akita (last verified: 2026-07-06).
- When was Gota born?
- Gota was born November 26, 2003.
- What does Gota’s record tell us?
- Gota is recorded as born on November 26, 2003. The record at Oga Suizokukan Gao was last verified on 2026-07-06.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.gao-aqua.jp oganavi.com www.gao-aqua.jp www.sakigake.jp