SPECIMEN No.0102 ・ Aquarium
Momotaモモ太
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Polar BearUrsus maritimusVU— Vulnerable
Momota is a Polar Bear recorded at Oga Suizokukan Gao. Born December 4, 2025.
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| Name | Momota (モモ太) |
|---|---|
| Species | Polar Bear Ursus maritimus |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | December 4, 2025 |
| Birth Facility | Oga Suizokukan Gao |
| Current Facility | Oga Suizokukan Gao（Akita） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In residence |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | VU— Vulnerable |
Timeline
- December 4, 2025 Birth Oga Suizokukan Gao Source
Records
Born December 4, 2025, at Oga Aquarium GAO to father Gota and mother Momo. Two cubs were initially confirmed, but one was judged to have most likely died shortly after birth. His name was decided through a two-stage public process: a first round of entries from March 14 to 22, 2026, followed by a runoff vote held at the aquarium.
Display with his mother began on April 11, 2026, and his name 'Momota' was announced on April 25, 2026. The keeper staff's blog notes that he was also nicknamed 'the Prince.'
A naming ceremony was held on April 25, 2026, and together with the public display of mother and cub, it drew a large crowd of visitors. His father Gota is the symbol of Oga Aquarium, and his mother Momo was born at Hamamatsu Zoo and carries Tennoji Zoo bloodlines, so Momota can be seen as a cub born from the linked breeding plans of several zoos and aquariums.
Family
FAQ
- Where can I meet Momota?
- Momota is recorded at Oga Suizokukan Gao in Akita (last verified: 2026-07-06).
- When was Momota born?
- Momota was born December 4, 2025.
- What does Momota’s record tell us?
- Momota is recorded as born on December 4, 2025. The record at Oga Suizokukan Gao was last verified on 2026-07-06.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.gao-aqua.jp www.gao-aqua.jp