SPECIMEN No.0078 ・ Zoo

Momiモミ

Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.

CapybaraHydrochoerus hydrochaerisLC— Least Concern

Momi is a Capybara with a historical record at TOBU ZOO. Born August 31, 2023.

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NameMomi (モミ)
SpeciesCapybara Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
SexUnknown
BornAugust 31, 2023
Birth FacilityTOBU ZOO
Current FacilityTOBU ZOO（Saitama）
EnclosureNot disclosed
StatusStatus pending
Conservation Status (IUCN)LC— Least Concern

Timeline

  1. August 31, 2023 Birth TOBU ZOO Source

Records

Born August 31, 2023, at Tobu Zoo to mother Matsu and father Chelsea. It was the zoo's first capybara birth in nine years. The sex was undetermined at the time of the announcement. After birth, the pup was kept with its mother in a small room within the exhibit, where it grew to the point of running energetically around the room and began eating cabbage.

Public viewing began on September 16, 2023, in the Squirrel Monkey Paradise. Because rodents grow quickly and the window for seeing them small is short, the exhibit drew large crowds in its early days.

Family

No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.

FAQ

Where can I meet Momi?
The latest residency status has not been confirmed in official information. Check TOBU ZOO’s official website.
When was Momi born?
Momi was born August 31, 2023.
What does Momi’s record tell us?
Momi is recorded as born on August 31, 2023. The record at TOBU ZOO was last verified on 2026-07-06.

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Last verified: ／ Source: www.tobuzoo.com