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"Miracle" Zoo in the Far North of Japan
Asahiyama Zoo
This zoo was to be closed as visitors numbers had decreased, but staff remodeled the animal display methods so that the animals’ natural habitats could be seen more dynamically. Now, Asahiyama Zoo has become the most spotlighted zoo in Japan. This success story has great influenced other zoos and theme parks around the country. Many tourists from abroad visit the zoo.
Information
10:30~15:30 (Last entry 15:00)
Entrance fee: Adult (over senior high school students) ¥580
Inquiries
Higashi Asahikawacho Kuranuma, Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido 078-8205
Tel: 0166-36-1104
http://www5.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo/index.html
