News Brown Bear Maruyama Zoo (Sapporo), Hokkaido Nov 12, 2025, 11:30 AM

Description

At around 11:30 on November 12, 2025, a male brown bear measuring 113 cm was caught in a box trap on the grounds of Maruyama Zoo in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, and was subsequently euthanized. Based on its coat color and size, it is believed to be the same individual that had repeatedly entered the zoo since around November 9.

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

Summary

On November 12, a male brown bear about 113 cm long was euthanized after being caught in a box trap at Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo. Footprints and camera footage showed the animal had been appearing repeatedly since November 9; the zoo was temporarily closed and nearby Maruyama Park was fully shut while the city conducts safety checks before considering reopening.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

43.051513, 141.307857

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