SPECIMEN No.0157 ・ Zoo
Haokoハオコ
Name romanized from Japanese; not an official English name.
Western Lowland GorillaGorilla gorillaCR— Critically Endangered
Haoko is a Western Lowland Gorilla recorded at Ueno Zoo. Born August 21, 1993.
Adding to your Field Guide is saved on this device only (beta feature).
Save the facility and optional date in My Field Guide on this device.
Profile
| Name | Haoko (ハオコ) |
|---|---|
| Species | Western Lowland Gorilla Gorilla gorilla |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | August 21, 1993 |
| Birth Facility | Not disclosed |
| Current Facility | Ueno Zoo（Tokyo） |
| Enclosure | Not disclosed |
| Status | In residence |
| Conservation Status (IUCN) | CR— Critically Endangered |
Timeline
Records
A male born August 21, 1993, in the Netherlands. He came to Ueno Zoo in 2007 and became the silverback (the male with the white back) leading the troop.
Family
No family relationships have been confirmed in official announcements.
FAQ
- Where can I meet Haoko?
- Haoko is recorded at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo (last verified: 2026-07-20).
- When was Haoko born?
- Haoko was born August 21, 1993.
- What does Haoko’s record tell us?
- Haoko is recorded as born on August 21, 1993. The record at Ueno Zoo was last verified on 2026-07-20.
Last verified: ／ Source: www.tokyo-zoo.net www.spt.metro.tokyo.lg.jp