News 2 Brown Bears Maruyama Zoo (Sapporo), Hokkaido Nov 9, 2025, 10:00 AM

Description

Around 10:00 on November 9, 2025, a volunteer staff member found multiple footprints believed to be from a bear within the grounds of Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo. The prints, about 10 cm in size, were concentrated behind the elephant house; visitors were evacuated, the zoo closed temporarily from noon, and Sapporo city is investigating the traces.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the morning of the 9th, a volunteer discovered footprints believed to be from a bear in the wooded area of Maruyama Zoo. Multiple prints were found mainly behind the elephant house; visitors were evacuated and the zoo closed temporarily from noon. Sapporo city is investigating, and the zoo's future opening schedule is under consideration.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

43.051513, 141.307857

Sources