ActivityPhoto Wikimedia CommonsAsahiyama Zoo
Hokkaido · Japan
Asahiyama Zoo, in the northernmost part of Japan, is the landmark sightseeing spot of Hokkaido, and visited by huge number of visitors. This zoon has been designed to see not only animals’ appearance, also their behaviors through daily life display. In “Hippopotamus Hall”, ostrich and warthog could be found here as that in a natural environment; in “Seal Hall”, the movement of seal swimming in a glass pipe called “Marine Way” can also be clearly watched.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Ah-sah-hee-yah-mah Zoo, a facility that transformed from a struggling municipal park into a global benchmark for zoological philosophy. Situated on the outskirts of Ah-sah-hee-kah-wah, the coldest prefecture in…
Listen in the app2Totori Village: An Avian Immersion
Our first significant stop is Totori Village, an expansive, netted habitat that houses an array of waterfowl and migratory birds. This structure is a prime example of the zoo's commitment to vertical space. …
Listen in the app3The Penguin Enclosure: Grace in Motion
Proceeding toward the Penguin Enclosure, we encounter one of the zoo's most celebrated attractions. The penguins here—including King Penguins and Rockhopper Penguins—are ridiculously fast swimmers, a fact that is best appreciated…
Listen in the app4Marine Way: The Vertical Seal Tube
Perhaps the most iconic architectural feature of the zoo is the Marine Way in the Seal House. This cylindrical glass tube connects the main pool with a smaller upper tank, utilizing the seals' natural curiosity and their habit of…
Listen in the app5The Polar Bear and Predator Houses
A short walk brings us to the Polar Bear House, a massive facility designed to showcase the power and grace of the world's largest land carnivore. One of the unique features here is the 'Seal's Eye View'—a series of small glass…
Listen in the app6Chimpanzee Forest and Primate Realm
Turning our attention to the higher primates, we enter the Chimpanzee Forest. This area features a large outdoor space equipped with elaborate climbing structures, bars, and platforms that allow the chimps to swing and interact…
Listen in the app7The Hippopotamus and Giraffe House: A Multi-Level Perspective
As we head toward the southern end of the zoo, we encounter the Hippopotamus House, a marvel of spatial design. Here, the zoo utilizes a three-dimensional viewing approach that is truly revolutionary. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through Ah-sah-hee-yah-mah Zoo concludes where it began, at the main gates, but hopefully, your perspective has shifted. This facility is more than just a collection of animals; it is a living laboratory of behavioral…
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What is Asahiyama Zoo?
Asahiyama Zoo is a place in Hokkaido · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hokkaido · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.7682, 142.4813 |
| Last updated |