Sapporo City Maruyama Zoo
4.3
(9.5k)Sapporo City Maruyama Zoo is a family-friendly zoo offering close-up views of a variety of animals, including polar bears, red pandas, and elephants. It features both indoor and outdoor enclosures, with informative signage and well-curated presentations.
Address
3-chōme-1 Miyagaoka, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0959, Japan
Opening Hours
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Thu)
Phone
+81 11-621-1426
Worth it?
Worth it if you want a pleasant, clean zoo experience with good animal welfare
Skip if you're visiting in winter and expect all outdoor animals to be active
Location
3-chōme-1 Miyagaoka, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0959, Japan
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Highlights
Many exhibits allow for close-up views of animals like polar bears, red pandas, and penguins.
The walk to the zoo entrance through Maruyama Park is charming, passing Shinto shrines and greenery.
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Who it's for
This zoo is ideal for families with children and animal lovers who appreciate clean, well-maintained grounds and spacious animal habitats.
Know before you go
The zoo is closed on Wednesdays.
Visiting during winter might mean some outdoor animals are less active or not visible.
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Reviews
4.3
Very good
5 ReviewsReviewers generally praise the zoo for its wide variety of animals, including polar bears and red pandas, and the close-up viewing opportunities. Visitors also appreciate the reasonable entrance fee, the clean grounds, and the staff's dedication to animal welfare. However, some note that winter visits might mean less active outdoor animals.
