Chiba Zoological Park

It's a small zoo in Chiba city, about 50 minutes from Tokyo by train.

The nearest station is "Dobutsukoen" station of Chiba Urban Monorail.

You can see many animals such as kangaroo, penguin, reindeer, elephant, giraffe... and much more.

But the most famous animal in this zoo is lesser panda. Lesser panda named "Futa"（風太） has family, and people come to the zoo to see them.

But, why they are so famous?

"stand up!" but this is not "futa".
one of his family.

It was in 2005, Futa has became famous since he can "stand up" like human.

The truth is, not only Futa can stand up..

Lesser panda actually stand up to watch out something. But because Futa was exposed by media, he became famous... And also the zoo.

Futa still live in the zoo with his family.

Maybe because Futa has been getting old, he seems like sleepy most of time..

But people come to see Futa and his family.

Lesser panda is so lovely animal.

I'm not surprised people keep coming and try to get good pictures.

I hope old Futa is ok in this rainy season.

元気でがんばれ、風太くん！

from doubutsukoen station to the zoo

elephant

I love penguins!

♥ ♥ ♥ lovely....