A zoo in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, has banned solo male visitors following incidents of harassment towards female staff and ...

A Japanese zoo is fighting back after authorities in Hokkaido prefecture issued a closure order for the facility exhibiting ...

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Zoo director shares her struggle with openly rejecting, turning away visitors, frequently feeling forced to smile, respond ...

The ban, which has sparked a mixed online reaction, was announced by Director Misa Mama on January 26. A Japanese zoo, Healing Pavilion, has made headlines by banning solo male visitors due to ...

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Located in Tochigi Prefecture, Healing Pavilion is an interactive zoo that allows visitors to feed, cuddle, and bond with ...

The Sapporo municipal government plans to order a company operating a zoo to remove buildings, which were constructed without ...

A Japanese zoo is fighting back after authorities in Hokkaido prefecture issued a closure order for the facility exhibiting around 150 animal species. The zoo, located in a mountainous area 20km ...

A zoo in Japan has implemented an entrance ban for solo men following repeated instances of harassment directed towards its female owner and women guests, attracting significant attention online.