SPECIMEN No.0148 ・ Zoo
Shabaniシャバーニ
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Western Lowland GorillaGorilla gorillaCR— Critically Endangered
Shabani is a Western Lowland Gorilla recorded at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Born October 20, 1996.
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Profile
| Name | Shabani (シャバーニ) |
|---|---|
| Species | Western Lowland Gorilla Gorilla gorilla |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | October 20, 1996 |
| Birth Facility | Not disclosed |
| Current Facility | Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens（Aichi） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In residence |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | CR— Critically Endangered |
Timeline
- June 27, 2007 Debut Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens Source
Records
Born October 20, 1996, at Apenheul Primate Park in the Netherlands, he came to Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in 2007 under a breeding program, by way of Taronga Zoo in Australia. Photos posted on social media around 2015 made him world-famous as the 'handsome gorilla.'
Family
No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.
FAQ
- Where can I meet Shabani?
- Shabani is recorded at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Aichi (last verified: 2026-07-20).
- When was Shabani born?
- Shabani was born October 20, 1996.
- What does Shabani’s record tell us?
- Shabani is recorded as born on October 20, 1996. The record at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens was last verified on 2026-07-20.
Last verified: ／ Source: ja.wikipedia.org