SPECIMEN No.0017 ・ Zoo
Motchiモッチー
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Red PandaAilurus fulgensEN— Endangered
Motchi is a Red Panda recorded at Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen. Born June 24, 2015.
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Profile
| Name | Motchi (モッチー) |
|---|---|
| Species | Red Panda Ailurus fulgens |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | June 24, 2015 |
| Birth Facility | Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen |
| Current Facility | Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen（Fukui） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In residence |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | EN— Endangered |
Timeline
- June 24, 2015 Birth Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen Source
Records
Born June 24, 2015, at Nishiyama Zoo to Yanyan and Kirari. He was named by supporters of the crowdfunding campaign 'FAAVO Sabae.' His profile page also reveals a dislike of carrots. His birth date of June 24, 2015, is listed on the profile page, and he is recorded as a Nishiyama-born member of the zoo's current group.
According to the zoo's profile page, as a cub he was timid and followed his sibling Sakuya around, but he has grown into a sturdy male. He shares the same parents as Light, born in 2013, and both are listed on the official 'Red Panda Family' page as Nishiyama-born members of the current group. His older brother Light also remains at the zoo.
Family
No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.
FAQ
- Where can I meet Motchi?
- Motchi is recorded at Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen in Fukui (last verified: 2026-07-06).
- When was Motchi born?
- Motchi was born June 24, 2015.
- What does Motchi’s record tell us?
- Motchi is recorded as born on June 24, 2015. The record at Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen was last verified on 2026-07-06.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.city.sabae.fukui.jp www.city.sabae.fukui.jp