Maruyama Zoo is the premier zoo in Hokkaido that keeps about 170 species, 900 points in total, from lion and hippopotamus to polar bear. In addition to being able to see animals throughout the year throughout the four seasons, you can actually touch sheep etc at children’s zoo. It is a popular spot in Sapporo as a facility that adults and children can enjoy together. Four Asian elephants from the Republic of Myanmar, which is found in the elephant building open on March 12, is also one of the highlights. It is about 15 minutes on foot from YAMA.