Maruyama Zoo - Hokkaido
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Maruyama Zoo ( 札幌市円山動物園 ) is located at Miyagaoka 3-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City in Hokkaido Prefecture and is one of the largest zoos not only in the prefecture but also in Japan . Maruyama Zoo Maruyama Zoo details ( Winter ) Maruyama Zoo opened in 1951. Initially, the place was chosen by the city to be the venue to hold the "traveling zoo" of Tokyo's Ueno Zoo. It was such a hit that the local government of Sapporo City decided to open a zoo for itself. Hence, the birth of Maruyama Zoo. Maruyama Zoo - Sapporo City, Hokkaido Prefecture Welcome to Maruyama Zoo Maruyama Zoo map and ticket At present, Maruyama Zoo covers an area of about 22.5 hectares. It is home to 180+ different species and 900+ different types of animals that are housed in different areas of the zoo. Maruyama Zoo map These areas are: Polar Exhibit Tropical Bird House General Waterbird Exhibit Hippo and Lion House Kangaroo House Owl and Hawk Forest Birds of Prey Exhibit Kid's Zoo Monkey Hill Giraffe H