SPECIMEN No.0164 ・ Zoo

Paruパール

Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.

Asian ElephantElephas maximusEN— Endangered

Paru is an Asian Elephant recorded at Sapporoshimaruyama Doubutsuen. Born September 12, 2003.

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NameParu (パール)
SpeciesAsian Elephant Elephas maximus
SexFemale
BornSeptember 12, 2003
Birth FacilityNot disclosed
Current FacilitySapporoshimaruyama Doubutsuen（Hokkaido）
EnclosureNot disclosed
StatusIn residence
Conservation Status (IUCN)EN— Endangered

Timeline

  1. November 30, 2018 Debut Sapporoshimaruyama Doubutsuen Source

Records

A female born September 12, 2003, in Myanmar. She came to Sapporo Maruyama Zoo in 2018 and gave birth to Tao in 2023.

Family

No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.

FAQ

Where can I meet Paru?
Paru is recorded at Sapporoshimaruyama Doubutsuen in Hokkaido (last verified: 2026-07-20).
When was Paru born?
Paru was born September 12, 2003.
What does Paru’s record tell us?
Paru is recorded as born on September 12, 2003. The record at Sapporoshimaruyama Doubutsuen was last verified on 2026-07-20.

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Last verified: ／ Source: www.city.sapporo.jp