SPECIMEN No.0025 ・ Zoo
Nikoニコ
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Red PandaAilurus fulgensEN— Endangered
Niko is a Red Panda recorded at Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo. Born June 23, 2017.
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Profile
| Name | Niko (ニコ) |
|---|---|
| Species | Red Panda Ailurus fulgens |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | June 23, 2017 |
| 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
- June 23, 2017 Birth Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo Source
Records
Born June 23, 2017, at Nihondaira Zoo to mother Homer (born at the Cincinnati Zoo in the United States) and father Taku. The zoo's official animal profile page introduces her as 'the child of Homer and Taku,' making her a zoo-born female who carries overseas bloodlines.
Paired with Kazu, who was born at Toyama Family Park, she has given birth successfully three times: in 2021 (Kazunoko), 2023 (Emi), and 2025 (Nanako). When it came time to name Nanako, born July 7, 2025, the zoo staged it so that Niko herself chose from the four final candidates; the moment was recorded before a public audience on November 22, 2025, and streamed on the zoo's official YouTube channel. The call for candidate names and the selection process were published in the zoo's official news.
Family
FAQ
- Where can I meet Niko?
- Niko is recorded at Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo in Shizuoka (last verified: 2026-09-26).
- When was Niko born?
- Niko was born June 23, 2017.
- What does Niko’s record tell us?
- Niko is recorded as born on June 23, 2017. 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 www.nhdzoo.jp