Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa City

Asahiyama Zoo, the northernmost zoo in Japan, is a popular zoo known for its behavioral exhibits, in which comfortable spaces are created for the animals' ecology and their natural behavior is brought out to be seen.

The "Penguin Pavilion", where penguins swim freely in an underwater tunnel; the "Seal Pavilion", where seals move up and down in a cylindrical tank; the "Polar Bear Pavilion", where polar bears can be seen diving into a pool; the "Orangutan Pavilion", where orangutans walk through a 17-meter-high tower; and the "Hippo Pavilion", where visitors can watch hippos swim from directly below.

The zoo also offers "Mogu-mogu Time," in which explanations are given about the animals while feeding them, and "Naruhodo Guide," in which detailed explanations of the animals' characteristics are given.
The "Night Zoo," which is open at night only during limited seasons, has become popular as a chance to see the animals' expressions and behavior at night, which are not usually seen.
The zoo also features many events unique to Hokkaido, such as the "Penguin Walk" when there is snow on the ground.