News Black Bear Omoriyama Zoo (Akita), Akita Nov 21, 2025

Description

On 2025-11-21 a female Asiatic black bear about 1 meter long escaped from its enclosure at Omoriyama Zoo in Akita City, prompting about 10 visitors inside the park to evacuate. The next night veterinarians sedated and captured the bear, and the zoo is closed while it reviews its management procedures.

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Summary

On November 21 at Omoriyama Zoo in Akita City, a female Asiatic black bear about 1 meter long escaped its enclosure, causing about 10 visitors to evacuate. The bear was sedated and captured the following night, and the zoo remains closed while it reviews its management.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 21, 2025

Address

Coordinates

39.671667, 140.075556

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