SPECIMEN No.0020 ・ Zoo
Akebiアケビ
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Red PandaAilurus fulgensEN— Endangered
Akebi is a Red Panda recorded at Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen. Born June 29, 2020.
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| Name | Akebi (アケビ) |
|---|---|
| Species | Red Panda Ailurus fulgens |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | June 29, 2020 |
| Birth Facility | Sendaishiyagiyama Doubutsu Kouen |
| Current Facility | Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen（Fukui） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In residence |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | EN— Endangered |
Timeline
- June 29, 2020 Birth Sendaishiyagiyama Doubutsu Kouen Source
- January 28, 2026 Move Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen Source
Records
Born June 29, 2020, at Sendai's Yagiyama Zoological Park, she arrived at Sabae's Nishiyama Zoo on January 28, 2026, making her the newest member of the current group. Shortly after her arrival, a profile page was added for her on the official 'Red Panda Family' site.
The zoo's profile page describes her as having refined features and a deep reddish-brown coat, with an active, curious, and food-loving personality. She was welcomed as a way of adding Sendai-born bloodlines to the group at Nishiyama Zoo, which has bred red pandas since 1985. With Akebi's arrival, the Nishiyama group now includes animals born at zoos across Japan: Akita, Okayama, Kobe, Ichikawa, Tama, Shizuoka, and Sendai. Her arrival date is also listed on her profile page.
Family
No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.
FAQ
- Where can I meet Akebi?
- Akebi is recorded at Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen in Fukui (last verified: 2026-09-26).
- When was Akebi born?
- Akebi was born June 29, 2020.
- What does Akebi’s record tell us?
- Akebi is recorded as born on June 29, 2020. The record at Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen was last verified on 2026-09-26.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.city.sabae.fukui.jp www.city.sabae.fukui.jp www.city.sabae.fukui.jp