40 millionth visitor to Asahiyama Zoo in north Japan

40 millionth visitor to Asahiyama Zoo in north Japan

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - An elementary school student (2nd from L) is awarded gifts on Aug. 20, 2014, as the 40 millionth visitor to Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido since its opening in 1967.

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