News Brown Bear Maruyama Zoo (Sapporo), Hokkaido Nov 12, 2025
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Description
A single brown bear appeared at Maruyama Zoo, reportedly breaking through mesh into a facility and eating two hokke fish and about 20 chicks left as feed. The city baited a box trap with hokke, and the same-appearing young, emaciated male was caught in the trap and culled on November 12, 2025.
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Summary
At Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo, footprints found on November 9 led to a temporary closure as bear sightings continued. The city used a box trap baited with hokke; on the third day, November 12, a young male was caught and culled. For safety, the zoo delayed reopening until the 17th and Maruyama Park remained largely closed.
Bear Type
Brown Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Address
Maruyama Zoo (Sapporo), Hokkaido
Coordinates
43.051513, 141.307857
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