SPECIMEN No.0028 ・ Zoo
Emiえみ
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Red PandaAilurus fulgensEN— Endangered
Emi is a Red Panda recorded at Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo. Born July 9, 2023.
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| Name | Emi (えみ) |
|---|---|
| Species | Red Panda Ailurus fulgens |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | July 9, 2023 |
| Birth Facility | Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo |
| Current Facility | Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo（Shizuoka） |
| Enclosure | レッサーパンダ館 |
| Status | In residence |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | EN— Endangered |
Timeline
- July 9, 2023 Birth Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo Source
- October 24, 2023 Debut Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo Source
Records
A female born July 9, 2023, at Nihondaira Zoo to mother Niko and father Kazu. She went on public view in the red panda house from October 24, 2023, and a naming contest was held at the zoo at the same time. At the start of the public viewing she weighed 2.06 kg (measured October 8). Name entries were accepted online and on dedicated forms at the zoo.
She is listed as a current resident on the zoo's official animal profile page as 'the child of Niko and Kazu.' The same parents produced Kazunoko in 2021 and Nanako in 2025, making Emi the second cub of the Niko and Kazu pair. According to the zoo's announcement as of July 2025, Nihondaira Zoo had eight red pandas including the cubs (3 males, 5 females). Public viewing began at 9:00 a.m.
Family
FAQ
- Where can I meet Emi?
- Emi is recorded at Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo in Shizuoka (last verified: 2026-09-26).
- When was Emi born?
- Emi was born July 9, 2023.
- What does Emi’s record tell us?
- Emi is recorded as born on July 9, 2023. The record at Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo was last verified on 2026-09-26.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.nhdzoo.jp www.nhdzoo.jp www.nhdzoo.jp