SPECIMEN No.0087 ・ Zoo

Namekoなめこ

Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.

CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaerisLC— Least Concern

Nameko is a Capybara recorded at Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo. Born September 27, 2017.

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NameNameko (なめこ)
SpeciesCapybara Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
SexMale
BornSeptember 27, 2017
Birth FacilityIzu Shaboten Zoo
Current FacilityShizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo（Shizuoka）
EnclosureNot disclosed
StatusIn residence
Conservation Status (IUCN)LC— Least Concern

Timeline

  1. July 1, 2019 Move Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo Source

Records

A male born September 27, 2017. In early July 2019 he came to Shizuoka's Nihondaira Zoo from Izu Shaboten Zoo, one of four capybaras that arrived together with Buna, Chanko, and Sakura. The zoo's newsletter noted that he was very wary at first, but through his keepers' engagement he came to show the relaxed, people-friendly side typical of capybaras.

The keepers' log records him being the first to start eating when watermelon was offered, perhaps a favorite (September 2025), and soaking in the winter 'Capybara Hot Spring' right up until closing time (December 2025). In February 2026 he and Buna soaked together and stood steaming in front of the door at closing time. On May 22, 2026, he and Buna were let out into the larger space from the morning.

Family

No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.

FAQ

Where can I meet Nameko?
Nameko is recorded at Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo in Shizuoka (last verified: 2026-07-06).
When was Nameko born?
Nameko was born September 27, 2017.
What does Nameko’s record tell us?
Nameko is recorded as born on September 27, 2017. The record at Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo was last verified on 2026-07-06.

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Last verified: ／ Source: www.nhdzoo.jp www.nhdzoo.jp