SPECIMEN No.0153 ・ Zoo
Santaroサンタロウ
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Western Lowland GorillaGorilla gorillaCR— Critically Endangered
Santaro is a Western Lowland Gorilla recorded at Kyoto City Zoo. Born November 24, 2025.
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Profile
| Name | Santaro (サンタロウ) |
|---|---|
| Species | Western Lowland Gorilla Gorilla gorilla |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | November 24, 2025 |
| Birth Facility | Kyoto City Zoo |
| Current Facility | Kyoto City Zoo（Kyoto） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In residence |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | CR— Critically Endangered |
Timeline
- November 24, 2025 Birth Kyoto City Zoo Source
Records
A male born November 24, 2025, at Kyoto City Zoo. Father Momotaro, mother Genki.
In March 2026 he was named 'Santaro' from 2,582 public entries. Following his brothers Gentaro and Kintaro as another 'Taro,' the name also carries the meaning of 'san' as in 'sun.'
Family
No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.
FAQ
- Where can I meet Santaro?
- Santaro is recorded at Kyoto City Zoo in Kyoto (last verified: 2026-07-20).
- When was Santaro born?
- Santaro was born November 24, 2025.
- What does Santaro’s record tell us?
- Santaro is recorded as born on November 24, 2025. The record at Kyoto City Zoo was last verified on 2026-07-20.
Last verified: ／ Source: zoo.city.kyoto.lg.jp www.youtube.com