Ueno Zoo to Transfer Two Northern Boobooks
Oct 12, 2026 · Ueno
Ueno Zoo to Transfer Two Northern Boobooks
Overview
On September 25, 2026, Ueno Zoo announced that it will transfer two northern boobooks from its collection.
The news comes from Ueno Zoo, one of the Ueno area's best-known attractions. The two northern boobooks, one male and one of unknown sex, will move to Hitachi City Kamine Zoo on Monday, September 28, 2026.
Background
The zoo's northern boobooks used to be displayed in the Bird House. Since May 2025, they have been on display in the East Garden Owl House while the aging Bird House is rebuilt.
They are scheduled to remain on display at Ueno Zoo until Sunday, September 27, 2026. With this transfer, Ueno Zoo will no longer keep northern boobooks. For visitors who have watched the owls at the zoo, the move marks the end of an era.
Transfer Details
- Animals: 2 northern boobooks (1 male, 1 unknown)
- Transfer date: Monday, September 28, 2026
- Destination: Hitachi City Kamine Zoo
- On display at Ueno Zoo: Until Sunday, September 27, 2026 (planned)
- Display location: East Garden Owl House
- Note: With this transfer, Ueno Zoo will no longer keep northern boobooks
Facility Information
- Facility: Ueno Zoo
- Area: Ueno
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