Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo announced on the 6th that it will receive one male and one female Malayan sun bear, an endangered species, as a donation from Taipei Zoo in Taiwan, and will begin keeping them within this fiscal year. This will be the first time the zoo has exhibited Malayan sun bears since October 2023. Yuki Ishibashi, head of the Animal Care, Exhibition, and Veterinary Department, said, “They will be the only Malayan sun bears in Hokkaido. We hope visitors will enjoy observing the behavior of these rare animals.”
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Maruyama Zoo
Maruyama Zoo, located in Sapporo, Japan, is the oldest zoo in Hokkaido, opening in 1951. It is known for its conservation efforts and houses around 170 species, including rare animals like the red-crowned crane and Hokkaido brown bear. The zoo is part of Maruyama Park, a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring.
Taipei Zoo
Taipei Zoo, located in the Wenshan District of Taipei, Taiwan, is the largest zoo in Asia, covering 165 hectares. Established in 1914 during Japanese rule, it was originally a small private zoological garden before expanding and relocating to its current site in 1986. The zoo is renowned for its conservation efforts, diverse animal exhibits, and as the home of giant pandas Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan, gifted by China in 2008.
