Hokkaido Official Tourism Site HOKKAIDO LOVE!

This zoo is famous for its "behavioral displays," creating comfortable spaces tailored to the animals' ecology and showcasing their natural behaviors. You can witness penguins freely swimming through an underwater tunnel in the "Penguin House," seals moving up and down a cylindrical tank in the "Seal House," polar bears making powerful dives into their pool in the "Polar Bear House," orangutans nimbly moving through the air in a 17-meter-high tower in the "Orangutan House," hippos swimming as seen from directly below in the "Hippo House," and animals living vibrantly in exhibits unique to a Hokkaido zoo such as the "Red-crowned Crane House," "Ezo Deer Forest," and "Hokkaido Native Animal House." In 2022, the "Ezo Brown Bear House" opened, allowing visitors to closely observe Hokkaido's representative wild animals in an indoor enclosure modeled after Shiretoko.

Among the highlights is "Mogumogu Time" (feeding time), where you can observe the animals in their natural feeding behaviors – a must-see! The schedule is decided on the morning of the event, so it's recommended to check the notice boards within the zoo or the official website to plan your route accordingly.

Seasonal events are also appealing. The "Night Zoo," held only during the Bon Festival period in summer, is a summer tradition where the zoo stays open at night. You might see animals sleeping, nocturnal birds of prey actively moving, and even hear the howling of wolves. During the winter snowfall, the "Penguin Walk" offers a charming sight of penguins waddling freely along a course without fences.