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The zoo is famous for its “behavioral exhibits,” in which animals are shown in a comfortable space that is tailored to their ecology. The “Penguin Pavilion” where animals swim freely in an underwater tunnel, the “Seal Pavilion” where animals go up and down in a cylindrical tank, the “Arctic Bear Pavilion” where animals dive into a pool, the “Orangutan Pavilion” where animals walk on a 17-meter-high tower, the “Hippo Pavilion” where you can watch them swim in a pool from directly below, the “Crested Butterfly Pavilion” where you can see them swim in a pool from directly below, the “Hokkaido Zoo In 2022, the Ezo Brown Bear Pavilion will open, and visitors will be able to see Hokkaido's representative wild animals up close and personal in an indoor zoo enclosure designed to resemble Shiretoko. The museum is a great place to see Hokkaido's representative wild animals.

The “Mogu-mogu Time” is a must-see event that allows visitors to observe the animals in their natural habitat as they eat! The times are determined on the morning of the day, so it is recommended to check the park's bulletin board or official website before planning your route around the park.

Seasonal events are also attractive. The “Night Zoo,” held only during the Obon season, is a summer tradition that is open at night. Visitors can watch animals sleeping, see nocturnal birds of prey in action, and even hear wolves howling. During the “Penguin Walk,” held in the winter when there is snow on the ground, you can see the adorable penguins waddling freely along an unfenced course.