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- Saitama Children’s Zoo introduced two Australian koalas, Arnold and Bubbles, in July 2026.
- Arnold is a two-year-old male and Bubbles a three-year-old female from Queensland.
- The pair began public display in late August 2026, raising the zoo’s koala count to nine.
- Director Sachiko Noguchi said the newcomers provide new bloodlines needed for future breeding.
