SPECIMEN No.0110 ・ Aquarium

Kiraキラ

Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.

Sea OtterEnhydra lutrisEN— Endangered

Kira is a Sea Otter recorded at Toba Aquarium. Born April 21, 2008.

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NameKira (キラ)
SpeciesSea Otter Enhydra lutris
SexFemale
BornApril 21, 2008
Birth FacilityAdventure World
Current FacilityToba Aquarium（Mie）
EnclosureNot disclosed
StatusIn residence
Conservation Status (IUCN)EN— Endangered

Timeline

  1. March 17, 2021 Move Toba Aquarium Source

Records

Born April 21, 2008, at Adventure World to father Kan and mother Flora. She entered Toba Aquarium on March 17, 2021, and was housed with the resident Mei, making it a two-otter setup. Her history is introduced on Toba Aquarium's special website 'Rakkopedia.'

In January 2025 a fan guide article was published explaining how to tell her apart from Mei and describing her features, and she is cherished alongside Mei as one of Toba Aquarium's signature animals. At the three daily feeding times (9:40 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 4:10 p.m.), visitors love watching her eat with shells resting on her belly.

Toba Aquarium is now the only facility in Japan that continues to keep sea otters, and Kira and Mei are featured in various media as the sea otters 'you can only meet here in Japan' because of their rarity. The aquarium has more than 40 years of sea otter husbandry experience and has built up knowledge on breeding and elderly care.

Family

No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.

FAQ

Where can I meet Kira?
Kira is recorded at Toba Aquarium in Mie (last verified: 2026-07-06).
When was Kira born?
Kira was born April 21, 2008.
What does Kira’s record tell us?
Kira is recorded as born on April 21, 2008. The record at Toba Aquarium was last verified on 2026-07-06.

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Last verified: ／ Source: aquarium.co.jp