Asahiyama Zoo

The zoo features specialized enclosures including a glass tunnel through the penguin pool and observation domes in bear and wolf habitats.

Construction of the facility began in April 1966 and finished in June 1967, opening with 75 species of animals at a cost of 250 million yen.

The zoo maintains a collection of local Hokkaido wildlife, including deer, eagles, and cranes, alongside international species such as polar bears and giraffes.

Visitors can reach the zoo by taking buses numbered 41, 42, or 47 from Asahikawa Station, with a journey time of approximately 40 minutes.

The seal aquarium contains a vertical tube where seals swim, while orangutans exercise on elevated trapezes designed for natural movement patterns.

Location: Asahikawa

Inception: July 1, 1967

Official opening: July 1, 1967

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Website: https://city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo

GPS coordinates: 43.76805,142.47978

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:25