SPECIMEN No.0155 ・ Zoo
Gentaroゲンタロウ
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Western Lowland GorillaGorilla gorillaCR— Critically Endangered
Gentaro is a Western Lowland Gorilla recorded at Ueno Zoo. Born December 21, 2011.
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Profile
| Name | Gentaro (ゲンタロウ) |
|---|---|
| Species | Western Lowland Gorilla Gorilla gorilla |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | December 21, 2011 |
| Birth Facility | Kyoto City Zoo |
| Current Facility | Ueno Zoo（Tokyo） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In residence |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | CR— Critically Endangered |
Timeline
- December 21, 2011 Birth Kyoto City Zoo Source
- October 27, 2025 Move Ueno Zoo Source
Records
A male born December 21, 2011, at Kyoto City Zoo. He transferred to Ueno Zoo on October 27, 2025. He is known for being able to complete a cognitive task that involves touching numbers in order.
Family
No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.
FAQ
- Where can I meet Gentaro?
- Gentaro is recorded at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo (last verified: 2026-07-20).
- When was Gentaro born?
- Gentaro was born December 21, 2011.
- What does Gentaro’s record tell us?
- Gentaro is recorded as born on December 21, 2011. The record at Ueno Zoo was last verified on 2026-07-20.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp zoozoodiary.com