SPECIMEN No.0011 ・ Zoo
Himawariヒマワリ
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Red PandaAilurus fulgensEN— Endangered
Himawari is a Red Panda with a historical record at Tama Zoo. Born July 13, 2017.
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| Name | Himawari (ヒマワリ) |
|---|---|
| Species | Red Panda Ailurus fulgens |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | July 13, 2017 |
| Birth Facility | Ichikawashi Doushokubutsuen |
| Current Facility | Tama Zoo（Tokyo） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | Status pending |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | EN— Endangered |
Timeline
- July 13, 2017 Birth Ichikawashi Doushokubutsuen Source
- February 3, 2020 Move Tama Zoo Source
Records
Born July 13, 2017, at Ichikawa Zoo, she arrived at Tama Zoological Park on February 3, 2020, for breeding. On July 20 that year she gave birth to twin females (Rian and Fran) sired by Franken. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government's press release noted that despite being a first-time mother she was raising her cubs calmly, and that mother and cubs were doing well.
On July 27, 2022, she gave birth to twin males (Fujimaru and Ranmaru), and the family of three went on view from November 10 that year. Having raised twins in both 2020 and 2022, she is the central breeding female at Tama Zoological Park; her daughter Rian was sent to Seoul Grand Park in South Korea and her son Fujimaru to Batu Secret Zoo in Indonesia as part of international breeding cooperation. Fujimaru and Ranmaru went on public view on November 10, 2022.
Family
FAQ
- Where can I meet Himawari?
- The latest residency status has not been confirmed in official information. Check Tama Zoo’s official website.
- When was Himawari born?
- Himawari was born July 13, 2017.
- What does Himawari’s record tell us?
- Himawari is recorded as born on July 13, 2017. The record at Tama Zoo was last verified on 2026-07-06.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.spt.metro.tokyo.lg.jp www.tokyo-zoo.net