Asahiyama zoo

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Visitor guide for Asahiyama Zoo, the popular zoological garden in Asahikawa.

he Asahikawa Zoo first opened its doors in 1967. It is now home to 700 animals from 124 different species. They have also become the first facility in Japan to be able to naturally breed cold region animals while in captivity.

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Asahiyama Zoo is one of Japan's most well known zoos. It is popular for the many different angles visitors can view the animals from.

Penguins at Japan's Asahiyama Zoo begin their daily strolls to stay fit during winter

Asahiyama zoo Penguin Parade, Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan

Asahiyama Zoo is a top-rated zoological garden just outside central Asahikawa City. It became famous in Japan by drawing out the natural ecology and behavior of animals and incorporating it into the “behavior display” method. Many people visit Asahiyama Zoo every day to see the lively animals, and it has become a destination of choice with visitors from abroad. Here are some tips on how to efficiently tour the popular zoo.

Hokkaido Day 1 : Asahiyama zoo - a vertical to tube make us see them closely.

King penguins parade in Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, Japan

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Asahiyama Zoo There are many unique interactive animal viewing facilities here at Japan's northernmost zoo

Penguins At Asahiyama Zoo In Asakikawa, Hokkaido (Japan)

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