In winter, the city is decorated with "love" themed events such as Christmas and Valentine's Day. This is also the time of year when we feel the warmth and tenderness of someone, think of the person we love, and love them more.

AOAO Sapporo will hold a special exhibition on the theme of "The Wonder of Courtship Behavior of Living Things" from 10:00 to 19:00, and from 19:00 to 22:00. From 10:00 to 19:00, the exhibition will be about "Love of Living Things" and from 19:00 to 22:00, the exhibition will be about "Love of Human Beings" in addition to living things. AOAO Sapporo, which is involved in the health management and breeding of penguins and fish, has been inspired by the courtship illustrated book "ACT OF LOVE" to create a variety of exhibits. 〜Inspired by the courtship illustrated book "ACT OF LOVE", AOAO Sapporo focuses on the courtship behavior of various creatures and adds its own unique twist to this special exhibition, allowing visitors to experience the wonder of courtship behavior of living creatures.

■Overview of Special Exhibitions
The daytime exhibition introduces the courtship behavior, breeding season, and reproductive behavior of the organisms housed in the aquarium through images and panels. In addition, drawings and explanations will reveal the secrets of the exhibition designed to foster love between the two types of penguins kept at AOAO SAPPORO (the Kitaiwatobi penguin and the Fairy penguin).

At night from 7:00 p.m. onward, there will be a night-only exhibit for adults, including a "courtship diagnosis" that applies human expressions of love to AOAO SAPPORO's creatures and a "courtship test" where visitors can learn courtship methods through observation of the creatures. The "Courtship Diagnosis" and the "Courtship Test" will be available only at night. These exhibits are a step further in the nighttime aquarium experience, allowing visitors to confirm and rediscover their own love by experiencing it alone or with others, or to confirm and rediscover their love for each other by experiencing it together, with a sense of excitement.

The bakery and bar "Shirokuma Bakery & Bar" in the aquarium will be transformed into a "Love Bakery & Bar" at night only, featuring "love" themed cocktails and seasonal chime parfaits, as well as the monthly live music performance "AOAO NIGHT, The monthly live music concert "AOAO NIGHT" will be held on the theme of "love. In addition, the "Museum Marche" store at the entrance will sell goods for partners to match.

About AOAO SAPPORO's new nightly exhibitions, which will continue to change
Since its opening on July 20, 2023, AOAO SAPPORO has continued to evolve with new discoveries every time you visit, including the expansion of the store at the 4th floor entrance, the renovation of the 5th floor "LIBRARY AQUARIUM" with aquariums and books, and the 6th floor "GREEN ROOM" with tropical plants and fairy penguins. The aquarium aims to be an ever-evolving aquarium where visitors can make new discoveries every time they visit.

The aquarium will also continue to take on the challenge of becoming a "changing museum" that offers new surprises and fun every time you visit, with special exhibitions, seasonal events, experience programs, and an evening food and beverage menu that will change again and again. The current exhibition, "Aquarium of Love: What Should I Do When I Fall in Love? 〜will be held under the theme of "The Mystery of Courtship Behavior of Living Things," with challenging exhibits that show different faces during the day and at night.

10:00-19:00 Special Exhibition "Suizokukan: What should I do if I fall in love with you? ~"
From 10:00 to 19:00, a special exhibition on "Love of Living Things" will be held. Through videos and panels, the exhibition introduces the courtship behavior, breeding season, and reproductive behavior of the organisms housed in the museum. In addition, drawings and explanations will reveal the secrets of the exhibition designed to foster love between the two species of penguins kept at AOAO SAPPORO (the northern penguin and the fairy penguin).

■19:00-22:00 Special Exhibition "Night, the Aquarium of Love
From 19:00 to 22:00, a special exhibition will be held on "human love" in addition to living organisms. For adults, there will be a "Courtship Diagnosis" that applies human expressions of love to AOAO SAPPORO's creatures, and a "Courtship Test" where visitors can learn about courtship through observation of the creatures. In the aquarium at night, visitors can experience the exhibit alone to confirm and rediscover their own love, or together to confirm and rediscover their love for each other with a sense of excitement.

■Only available at night! Seasonal Sime Parfait "White Illumination Parfait
Sapporo's famous "Sime Parfait" featuring the "Sapporo White Illumination" will be available only after 5:00 p.m., when you walk with your special partner. The "glitter" of the illumination is represented by jelly and gold leaf, and the "white and fluffy" of snow is represented by cream and cotton candy. The refreshing taste of citrus fruits and yogurt is blended with the sweetness of Hokkaido milk ice cream and white chocolate to create a refreshing finish.

*Please be sure to check the organizer's official website for event status