Where can I meet Momotaro?

Momotaro is recorded at Kyoto City Zoo in Kyoto (last verified: 2026-07-20).

When was Momotaro born?

Momotaro was born July 3, 2000.

Momotaro is recorded as born on July 3, 2000. The record at Kyoto City Zoo was last verified on 2026-07-20.

SPECIMEN No.0150 ・ Zoo

Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.

Western Lowland GorillaGorilla gorillaCR— Critically Endangered

Momotaro is a Western Lowland Gorilla recorded at Kyoto City Zoo. Born July 3, 2000.

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Momotaro profile
Name	Momotaro (モモタロウ)
Species	Western Lowland Gorilla Gorilla gorilla
Sex	Male
Born	July 3, 2000
Birth Facility	Ueno Zoo
Current Facility	Kyoto City Zoo（Kyoto）
Enclosure	Not disclosed
Status	In residence
Conservation Status (IUCN)	CR— Critically Endangered

Born July 3, 2000, at Ueno Zoo, he later moved to Kyoto City Zoo, where he is the father of the troop (the silverback).

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Where can I meet Momotaro?: Momotaro is recorded at Kyoto City Zoo in Kyoto (last verified: 2026-07-20).
When was Momotaro born?: Momotaro was born July 3, 2000.
What does Momotaro’s record tell us?: Momotaro is recorded as born on July 3, 2000. The record at Kyoto City Zoo was last verified on 2026-07-20.

Last verified: 2026-07-20 ／ Source: zoo.city.kyoto.lg.jp