Overview
Sapporo Maruyama Zoo is a municipal zoo within Maruyama Park in Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido. Run by the Sapporo City Environment Bureau, it lets visitors meet a wide variety of animals in a corner of Maruyama surrounded by the greenery of the city. It is a popular Sapporo attraction beloved by residents and travelers alike.
Highlights
- ●Opened May 5, 1951, the oldest zoo in Hokkaido
- ●Within Maruyama Park in Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
- ●Spacious grounds of about 224,780 square meters
- ●934 animals of 182 species as of the end of May 2014
History
Opened on May 5, 1951, it is the oldest zoo in Hokkaido. Its name comes from Maruyama, where it stands. As of the end of May 2014, it kept and displayed 934 animals of 182 species, excluding insects.
Access
The zoo lies within Maruyama Park in Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, in western Sapporo. Please check maps and official sources for detailed routes.
Best season
From spring through autumn, when the animals are most active, is easiest for viewing, and paired with the greenery of Maruyama Park it can be enjoyed year-round.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Enter Maruyama Zoo through the main gate
- 2View the wide variety of animals on the grounds
- 3Stroll together with the greenery of Maruyama Park
- 4Continue on to sightseeing in central Sapporo
Did you know?
💡 Covering about 224,780 square meters, it has built up a long history as the oldest zoo in Hokkaido.
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