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Penguins Walking in Xuchuan Zoo When did the penguin parade in Xuchuan Zoo take place?

Asahikawa Zoo in Hokkaido, Japan is a place that many tourists yearn for. The most famous project here is the Penguin Walking Project. Facing the cute little penguin who walked by you, this close observation was really exciting and a wonderful time. This is a detailed guidebook for you.

When will the penguins in Asahikawa Zoo leave?

The start date of this year has not yet been determined. As in previous years, it is planned to start from 65438+February in late June. However, according to the change of snow conditions, we will inform you on the homepage of official website.

Official website address of Xuchuan Zoo: https://www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo/

Penguin walking is an activity that only exists in winter in snow-covered areas. From the end of 65438+February every winter, the penguin's "penguin walk" has already begun, and penguin walking has become a gesture on the snowy road set up in the park. Anyway, look at the moving posture.

Penguin cruise time in Asahikawa Zoo

Generally, 165438+ starts at 0:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., but it may change according to the weather and other aspects. According to the different amount of snow every year, the start time of penguin walking is also different, generally from the middle of 65438+February to the next March. Penguins need to molt in March, so they usually molt once a day from March, only in the morning, and twice a day until the end of February.

Introduction of Asahikawa Zoo

In addition to millions of night scenes and charming snow scenes, Hokkaido also has the extremely popular Asahi Zoo. You can cross the north and south poles and enjoy penguins and polar bears at the same time! Of course, you can't miss it this time.

The biggest attraction of Asahikawa Zoo in winter is the lovely penguins who walk twice a day. There is no guardrail between tourists and penguins, so you can watch this cute little guy up close. Penguins walk twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Plan your trip in advance.

Another treasure in the park is the polar bear. You can watch polar bears play at close range through the glass, which is also very cute.

In addition, there are elk, giraffes, baby seals and red-crowned cranes. In the zoo. Their physical characteristics in winter are different from those in summer, and their hair will be thicker.

Asahi Sano.

Asahikawa Zoo is a JR train full of childlike interest. From Sapporo to Asahikawa, the whole train is full of all kinds of small animal dolls. However, the train has stopped now. Today's train has only the first car with a commemorative photo area. Of course, you can still feel full of childlike interest.

Running time: generally, there is only one round trip on a fixed holiday every year, from Sapporo to Asahikawa in the morning and back in the afternoon.

Xushan Zoo Guide

Ticket price: 820 yen for adults; Children below junior high school are free; Asahikawa: 590 yen

Tour time: 3-5 hours

Opening hours: open in summer: 09: 30-17:15; Opening hours in winter: 10:30- 15:30.

Traffic Guide: Take JR to Sapporo Asahikawa Station, change buses at the gate of the station, and arrive at Asahi Zoo in about 40 minutes.