How much is admission to Sapporo Maruyama Zoo?

Adult ¥800, High school student (half price) ¥400 (as of October 23, 2026).

How do I get to Sapporo Maruyama Zoo?

About 15 minutes on foot from Maruyama-Koen Station on the Tozai subway line, From stop 4 at Maruyama Bus Terminal (connected to Maruyama-Koen Station), JR Hokkaido Bus routes Maru 15 or 16 to Maruyama Zoo West Gate (about 5 minutes), or the Kuramaru-go to the Main Gate, By car, use the adjacent Maruyama Park parking lots No. 1 and No. 2 (¥700 per visit for cars; lot No. 2 is closed Nov 1–Apr 20).

Hokkaido Sapporo

Sapporo Maruyama Zoo

Humboldt Penguin

At a glance

Address	3-1 Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0959
Getting there	About 15 minutes on foot from Maruyama-Koen Station on the Tozai subway line From stop 4 at Maruyama Bus Terminal (connected to Maruyama-Koen Station), JR Hokkaido Bus routes Maru 15 or 16 to Maruyama Zoo West Gate (about 5 minutes), or the Kuramaru-go to the Main Gate By car, use the adjacent Maruyama Park parking lots No. 1 and No. 2 (¥700 per visit for cars; lot No. 2 is closed Nov 1–Apr 20)
Hours	Summer (Mar 1–Oct 31) 9:30–16:30, last entry 16:00. Winter (Nov 1–end of Feb) 9:30–16:00, last entry 15:30
Closed	2nd and 4th Wednesdays (1st and 4th in August; the next day if a holiday), Monday to Friday of the week containing the 2nd Wednesday in April and November, and Dec 29–31
Admission	Adult ¥800 High school student (half price) ¥400 Free for junior high school age and under, Sapporo residents aged 70+, and holders of a disability certificate. Annual passport (high school age and up) ¥2,000
Official site	www.city.sapporo.jp/zoo
Information checked on	October 23, 2026

Penguins you can see

Humboldt Penguin

フンボルトペンギン Spheniscus humboldti

IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)

Where

Waterfowl House

Because the Waterfowl House boiler failed, the penguins have been shown temporarily in the Hippo and Lion House (Africa Zone) since Jan 8, 2025, per the official notice updated Oct 14, 2026

Highlights

Since January 2025 the Humboldt penguins have been shown in the Hippo and Lion House in the Africa Zone, swimming in the former hippo pool
About 15 minutes on foot from Maruyama-Koen subway station; junior high school age and under enter free

Tickets

Buy on KKday

Check prices and availability on the ticket page.

Nearby places

AOAO SAPPORO

Hokkaido Sapporo · about 4 km

2 penguin species

Shin-Sapporo Sunpiazza Aquarium

Hokkaido Sapporo · about 13 km

1 penguin species

Otaru Aquarium

Hokkaido Otaru · about 32 km

2 penguin species

FAQ

How many penguin species are at Sapporo Maruyama Zoo?: 1 species: Humboldt Penguin.
How much is admission to Sapporo Maruyama Zoo?: Adult ¥800, High school student (half price) ¥400 (as of October 23, 2026).
How do I get to Sapporo Maruyama Zoo?: About 15 minutes on foot from Maruyama-Koen Station on the Tozai subway line, From stop 4 at Maruyama Bus Terminal (connected to Maruyama-Koen Station), JR Hokkaido Bus routes Maru 15 or 16 to Maruyama Zoo West Gate (about 5 minutes), or the Kuramaru-go to the Main Gate, By car, use the adjacent Maruyama Park parking lots No. 1 and No. 2 (¥700 per visit for cars; lot No. 2 is closed Nov 1–Apr 20).

Sources

We checked the official pages below on October 23, 2026. Please confirm the latest details on the official site.