News Brown Bear Maruyama Zoo (Maruyama Zoological Park), Hokkaido Nov 12, 2025, 11:35 AM

Description

At around 11:35 on November 12, 2025, a male brown bear was caught in a box trap on the grounds of Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo's Chuo Ward and was culled. The bear measured about 113 cm in length with a front paw width of about 11 cm and is believed to be the same individual that had been seen and left tracks around the zoo since November 9.

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

Summary

At Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo, a bear that had been appearing in and around the park since November 9 was trapped in a box trap and culled on the morning of November 12. Residents reported finding tracks in nearby neighborhoods and have been carrying bear spray; Maruyama Park remains closed and the zoo is temporarily closed, with reopening to be decided after safety checks.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:35 AM

Address

Coordinates

43.051513, 141.307857

Sources