Where can I meet Matsuba?

Matsuba is recorded at 鯖江市西山動物園 (Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen) in Fukui鯖江市 (last verified: 2026-07-06).

When was Matsuba born?

Matsuba was born July 17, 2014.

Matsuba is recorded as born on July 17, 2014. The record at 鯖江市西山動物園 (Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen) was last verified on 2026-07-06.

SPECIMEN No.0018 ・ Zoo

Red PandaAilurus fulgensEN— Endangered

Matsuba is a Red Panda recorded at 鯖江市西山動物園 (Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen). Born July 17, 2014.

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Matsuba profile
Name	Matsuba (まつば)
Species	Red Panda Ailurus fulgens
Sex	Female
Born	July 17, 2014
Birth Facility	Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo
Current Facility	鯖江市西山動物園 (Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen)（Fukui）
Enclosure	Not disclosed
Status	In residence
Conservation Status (IUCN)	EN— Endangered

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Where can I meet Matsuba?: Matsuba is recorded at 鯖江市西山動物園 (Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen) in Fukui鯖江市 (last verified: 2026-07-06).
When was Matsuba born?: Matsuba was born July 17, 2014.
What does Matsuba’s record tell us?: Matsuba is recorded as born on July 17, 2014. The record at 鯖江市西山動物園 (Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen) was last verified on 2026-07-06.