| One of the largest zoos in Hokkaido, it houses about 1,000 mammals, birds and reptiles of 200 species.
The zoo is the only one with a gorilla in Hokkaido. There’s a bear house, where seven species of bear can be seen. The chimpanzee house has a 15-m-high jungle gym so that visitors can watch their behavior. Monkey Mountain is popular, as is the petting zoo of sheep and goats.
At Maruyama Kids’ Land in the zoo, children can ride the Loop & Cork and the Viking. Kids’ Land is popular among children and adults alike.
Address: Miyagaoka 3-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Hours: 9AM – 5PM from Feb. through Oct.
9AM – 4PM from Nov. through Jan.
Last admission 30 min. before closing.
Closed: Dec 29 - 31
Admission: 600 yen for adults
Access: From Maruyama Koen Subway Sta.(Tozai Line), take the “Nishi #15 Dobutsuen-sen” JR Hokkaido Bus to the Dobutsuen-mae bus stop, or walk 15 minutes.
Note: Taxi fare is about 1,500 yen from Sapporo Sta.
Parking: Pay parking is available.
Contact: 011-621-1426 (Maruyama Zoo)
■ Facilities
| Facility |
Description |
Fee |
Note |
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Maruyama Kids’ Land |
With the Loop & Cork ride, a Ferris wheel, a haunted house and more. |
21 of \110 tickets: \2,200 |
Open: every day without exception from late Apr. to early Nov.
Hours: 9AM – 4:45PM (ticket office closes at 4:30PM).
Entrance fee is included in Maruyama Zoo entrance fee.
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Lady, a chimpanzee (photo by: Maruyama Zoo)
A tiger behind glass

A hippo eating
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