No.0104In residence
Lara
ララ
Reference photo of Polar Bear; this is not a photo of Lara
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Polar BearUrsus maritimus
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- November 20, 1994
VU— Vulnerable
Zoo ・ Hokkaido · JAZA member
Sapporoshimaruyama Doubutsuen札幌市円山動物園
- Access
- Take the Tozai Line subway to Maruyama-Koen Station; the zoo is about a 15-minute walk.
- Named individuals
- 6 individuals
- Opened
- May 5, 1951 · 75 years of history
Updated: ／ Source: www.city.sapporo.jp www.city.sapporo.jp www.city.sapporo.jp www.jaza.jp
Exterior of Sapporoshimaruyama Doubutsuen
Basic Information
| Type | Zoo |
|---|---|
| Location | Hokkaido |
| JAZA Membership | JAZA member |
| Opened | May 5, 1951 Source |
| Official / Social |
Access
Take the Tozai Line subway to Maruyama-Koen Station; the zoo is about a 15-minute walk. Alternatively, from bay 4 of the Maruyama Bus Terminal, directly connected to Maruyama-Koen Station, take a JR Bus on the Zoo Line (Maru 15 / Maru 16) or the Kuramaru-go bus for about 5 minutes and get off at Maruyama Zoo West Gate or Main Gate. Source
Hours and Admission
| Hours | Summer (March 1–October 31): 9:30–16:30 (last entry 16:00). Winter (November 1–end of February): 9:30–16:00 (last entry 15:30). Closed on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month (1st and 4th Wednesday in August only; if a holiday, closed the following day). Closed Monday–Friday during the week containing the 2nd Wednesday of April and November. Closed December 29–31. Source |
|---|---|
| Admission | Adults ¥800; high school students ¥400 (half price with student ID); junior high school students and younger free. Groups (30 or more) ¥720. Annual pass ¥2,000. Free for Sapporo residents aged 70 and over, holders of a disability certificate, and recipients of disability welfare services. Source |
Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.
Animals You Can Meet
6 animals
Reference photo of Polar Bear; this is not a photo of Lara
No.0106In residence
Rira
リラ
Reference photo of Polar Bear; this is not a photo of Rira
Polar BearUrsus maritimus
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- December 21, 2014
VU— Vulnerable
No.0107In residence
Light
ライト
Reference photo of Polar Bear; this is not a photo of Light
Polar BearUrsus maritimus
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- November 21, 2013
VU— Vulnerable
No.0163In residence
Tao
タオ
Reference photo of Asian Elephant; this is not a photo of Tao
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Asian ElephantElephas maximus
- Sex
- Unknown
- Born
- August 19, 2023
EN— Endangered
No.0164In residence
Paru
パール
Reference photo of Asian Elephant; this is not a photo of Paru
Asian ElephantElephas maximus
- Sex
- Female
- Born
- September 12, 2003
EN— Endangered
No.0165In residence
Shishu
シーシュ
Reference photo of Asian Elephant; this is not a photo of Shishu
Asian ElephantElephas maximus
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- August 4, 2008
EN— Endangered
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Transferred and Connected Animals
2 animals
Born at this facility and now living at another facility.
Animals Remembered Here
Records of animals who have died remain available as memorial pages.
No.0105In memoriam
Denali
デナリ
Polar BearUrsus maritimus
- Sex
- Male
- Born
- November 9, 1993
VU— Vulnerable
Events
Automatically generated from resident animals with a verified day, month, and year of birth.
- Lara’s birthdayNovember 20
- Light’s birthdayNovember 21
- Rira’s birthdayDecember 21
- Shishu’s birthdayAugust 4
- Tao’s birthdayAugust 19
- Paru’s birthdaySeptember 12
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FAQ
- How much is admission?
- Adults ¥800, high school students ¥400 (half price with student ID). Junior high school students and younger are free. Source
- When is the zoo closed?
- The zoo is closed on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month (1st and 4th Wednesday in August only). If that day is a holiday, it closes the following day instead. It is also closed December 29–31. Source
- Is there a discount for visitors aged 70 and over?
- Sapporo residents aged 70 and over can enter free by presenting an official ID showing their address, age, and name, such as a driver's license or My Number card. Source
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- What is the nearest station?
- Maruyama-Koen Station on the Tozai Line subway, about a 15-minute walk. Buses are also available. Source
- How many parking spaces are there, and what does parking cost?
- Parking Lot 1 by the West Gate has 612 spaces, and Parking Lot 2 by the Main Gate has 276 (standard cars only, April 21–October 31 only). Fees: standard cars ¥700, motorcycles ¥100, medium vehicles (microbuses) ¥1,000, large buses ¥1,200. Source
- Is there an annual pass?
- Yes. An annual pass valid for one year from the date of purchase is available for ¥2,000. Source
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| Facility | Adult admission | Hours | Visit time | Parking | Named residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOAO SAPPORO | ¥2,200 | 10:00–22:00 | — | — | — |
| Shinsapporosanpiaza Suizokukan | ¥1,200 | 10:00–17:00 | — | — | — |
| Otaru Aquarium | ¥1,800 | — | — | 1,000 spaces | — |
| Sakenofurusatochitose Suizokukan | ¥800 | — | — | — | — |
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Last verified: ／ Source: www.jaza.jp www.jaza.jp www.city.sapporo.jp