SPECIMEN No.0013 ・ Zoo
Taiyoたいよう
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Red PandaAilurus fulgensEN— Endangered
Taiyo is a Red Panda recorded at Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen. Born June 15, 2013.
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| Name | Taiyo (たいよう) |
|---|---|
| Species | Red Panda Ailurus fulgens |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | June 15, 2013 |
| Birth Facility | IKEDA ZOO |
| Current Facility | Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen（Fukui） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In residence |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | EN— Endangered |
Timeline
- June 15, 2013 Birth IKEDA ZOO Source
- February 13, 2015 Move Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen Source
Records
Born June 15, 2013, at Ikeda Zoo in Okayama Prefecture, he arrived at Sabae's Nishiyama Zoo on February 13, 2015. The zoo's individual profile page describes him as friendly toward people.
The zoo's individual profile page calls him 'the biggest eater at Nishiyama Zoo,' noting that his daily routine is to stand in front of the door before lunch, lying in wait for the keepers. He is listed on the official 'Red Panda Family' page as one of the nine red pandas currently in the zoo's care. The nine are Kanta, Taiyo, Tiara, Light, Minfa, Motchi, Matsuba, Kanoko, and Akebi, and each one's birth date and zoo of origin are recorded on its profile page. His birth date of June 15, 2013, and arrival date of February 13, 2015, are also listed on the same page.
Family
No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.
FAQ
- Where can I meet Taiyo?
- Taiyo is recorded at Sabaeshinishiyama Doubutsuen in Fukui (last verified: 2026-07-06).
- When was Taiyo born?
- Taiyo was born June 15, 2013.
- What does Taiyo’s record tell us?
- Taiyo is recorded as born on June 15, 2013. 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