: Every year, the aquarium releases a massive, color-coded "Penguin Relationship Chart".
This western lowland gorilla pair is a newer "couple" that moved to Ueno Zoo in late 2025. Zookeepers and fans are hopeful for their future family, as they are expected to reside in the zoo's spacious second enclosure where they can build their own troop. and His IKEA Plushie (Ichikawa City Zoo): : Every year, the aquarium releases a massive,
Grape-kun performed courtship rituals for the cutout and became a viral sensation. When he passed away in 2017, the zoo ensured the cutout remained by his side during his final moments. 4. Mysterious Mix-ups: The "Bro-mance" That Wasn't and His IKEA Plushie (Ichikawa City Zoo): Grape-kun
One of the most famous and bittersweet romantic storylines in Japanese zoo history took place at Tobu Zoo (near Tokyo). After his penguin mate left him for a younger male, a Humboldt penguin named became infatuated with a cardboard cutout of the anime character Hululu from Kemono Friends . Mysterious Mix-ups: The "Bro-mance" That Wasn't One of