SPECIMEN No.0027 ・ Zoo
Kazu和
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Red PandaAilurus fulgensEN— Endangered
Kazu is a Red Panda recorded at Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo. Born July 2, 2019.
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Profile
| Name | Kazu (和) |
|---|---|
| Species | Red Panda Ailurus fulgens |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | July 2, 2019 |
| Birth Facility | Toyamashifamiri Park |
| 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 2, 2019 Birth Toyamashifamiri Park Source
- December 25, 2020 Move Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo Source
Records
Born July 2, 2019, at Toyama Family Park, he arrived at Nihondaira Zoo on December 25, 2020. He is listed as a current resident on the zoo's official animal profile page. His birthplace and arrival date are specified in the parents' section of the July 2025 news announcing the birth of a cub.
Cubs have been born to him and Niko in 2021 (Kazunoko), 2023 (Emi), and 2025 (Nanako), and the zoo's official news described the July 2025 birth as 'the third cub birth, and the first in two years.' Two cubs were born on July 7, 2025; one was lost on July 11, but the surviving cub (Nanako) has grown well, and he is now the male supporting breeding at Nihondaira Zoo. The official reading of his name is 'Kazu.'
Family
FAQ
- Where can I meet Kazu?
- Kazu is recorded at Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo in Shizuoka (last verified: 2026-09-26).
- When was Kazu born?
- Kazu was born July 2, 2019.
- What does Kazu’s record tell us?
- Kazu is recorded as born on July 2, 2019. 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