Asahiyama Zoo
See all of the animals’ lively personas with the revolutionary behavioral exhibits!
Asahiyama Zoo rose to fame with its behavioral exhibits
The highlight of Asahiyama Zoo, the northernmost zoo in Japan, is its behavioral exhibits, which are specially designed to feature each animal’s distinct traits and abilities.
The zoo quickly became famous through this revolutionary type of exhibit.
The zoo also features many events including “Mogumogu Time”, (feeding time) where zookeepers feed the animals while explaining their traits and behaviors, and “Naruhodo Guide”, where the zoo staff share facts about the animals.
Be sure to check out the events to see a different side of the animals than normal!
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Open year-round, Asahiyama Zoo lets guests see the lively animals in every season. If it’s your first visit or even if you’ve been many times, there’s always something new to discover.
Zoo Schedule
-Summer Schedule
4/27/2019～10/15/2019 9:30 a.m.～5:15 p.m.(Last Entry/4:00 p.m.)
10/16/2019～11/3/2019 9:30 a.m.～4:30 p.m.(Last Entry/4:00 p.m.)
-Night Zoo
8/10/2019～8/16/2019 9:30 a.m.～9:00 p.m.(Last Entry/8:00 p.m.)
* For the latest information please check the Asahikawa Zoo Official Website
"Ezo Higuma Museum" where you can observe the powerful Ezo brown bears
The zoo is filled with native Hokkaido trees, and there is also an area where you can observe freshwater fish swimming in a mountain stream. The indoor zoo is separated by a single pane of glass, and you can observe the brown bears up close, so the exhibits are as powerful as ever. (Image courtesy of Asahiyama Zoo)
Asahiyama Zoo's Popular Polar Bear
The Hokkyo Kumakan has a huge swimming pool where you can watch polar bears dynamically dive and swim.
At the cage-free site, you can watch polar bears on land. Seal’s Eye is a popular spot where you can watch polar bears from a seal’s perspective.
Stay at OMO and Make the Best of Your Visit to the Zoo with "No Animal Talk?! Asahikawa Zoo Lecture Series"
Asahiyama Zoo is hosting the “Asahiyama zoo lecture without talking about animals” to allow visitors to enjoy the zoo even more. Here at OMO7 Asahikawa, we’ll leave the animal discussion up to the professionals at the zoo and have our very own Neighborhood Guide OMO Ranger share all their expertise on how to best enjoy a visit to Asahiyama Zoo.
Get excited for your visit to the zoo by finding out information that’s not listed in guidebooks or on the internet!
“No Animal Talk?! Asahiyama Zoo Lecture Series” Outline
Time: 8:00 – 8:30 PM
Place: OMO Base
Maximum Participants: No Limit (Lecture will be held as long as there is 1 guest)
Fee: Free
Click here for details on “No Animal Talk?!”
Directions to Asahiyama Zoo
Only 25 minutes by car from OMO7 Asahikawa!
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Bus service is available from both Asahikawa Station and Asahikawa Airport. See the links below for details.
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