Primula is still not available to see at Ueno Zoo due to treatment (oct 4 news)
Primula is a 9-year-old female Pallas's cat born on April 20, 2017, at the Saitama Children's Zoo, who later became a key breeding resident at Ueno Zoo alongside her partner, Klyon. In late December 2025, during a breeding introduction, she suffered a sudden difficulty walking that was diagnosed as a pathological fracture of her left humerus caused by an underlying malignant bone tumor. Though she briefly returned to a modified display after initial treatment, a follow-up medical examination on July 6, 2026, confirmed that the cancer had tragically metastasized to her lungs. To protect her well-being and prioritize intensive medical and palliative care, Ueno Zoo officially and permanently withdrew Primula from public exhibition on August 30, 2026, moving her to a private veterinary space where her old enclosure was subsequently handed over to her recovering daughter, Shafran.
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Poor Primula :( I hope she stays with us for as long as possible, and that we will at least get to see her in new photos from the keepers.
Seraphima Manulova, Yep. Just went today. Very sad I didn’t get to see her today.
We all love Primula-san very much and wish her the very, very best of health!
helga ingvar, yep we wish for primula to get better!
We love you, our precious grumpy girl! ❤️
Oh nooo, poor Primula! 😢😢
Get well soon, dear! ❤️🩹
Keeping dear Primula in my thoughts 💚💚
Primula, I hope you remain comfortable and well cared for.
Sending the rays of health and strength to Lady Primula!
Poor Primula, hugs and prrrrrrrrrrs
Wish the best 🙏
I’m sure the Japanese will care for our sweet kitty with every respect, and that our Primula will live without pain and in comfort for as long as possible 🙏
Ирина, I don’t know, Ueno zoo is not best,
Prob the worst museum for this cat there inclosures are tiny. Please look and search it up. It’s sad
Ow, little Primula. I wish you all the best. Stay with us as long as possible <3
Oh my goodness, the poor girl. At least she is getting care and is hopefully pain-free.
Get well soon Primula! :c