Our response to animal welfare concerns at Japan’s Horii Zoo
Wild Welfare is pleased to learn that a zoo notorious for very poor animal care and welfare conditions has closed, but is... Read More
A closer look at Japan’s owl cafés
There is no denying that the Japanese love animals. Animal-themed items can be found everywhere (from clothing to saké cans), and cute... Read More
Dolphin caught in Taiji drive highlights animal welfare concerns
Japan is facing ongoing international disapproval for its annual Taiji dolphin drive, which continues to take a variety of dolphin species from... Read More
Rehomed bears from Japan are thriving in their new home
It has been two months since the bears rehomed from Japan started their new life in the UK and they are thriving.... Read More
Concern over solitary dolphin in Japan aquarium
Concern is growing over the care and welfare of a solitary dolphin and other animals being housed at a closed-down aquarium in... Read More
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Captive wild animal welfare in Japan: A new concept but awareness is increasing
The issues surrounding improving the welfare of wild animals in captivity across Japan are varied, so when we first began working in... Read More
Japan bears’ epic journey to new life
After travelling more than 5,000 miles from Japan, four bears have arrived in the UK to start a new life. The bears’... Read More
Japan bears journey to UK for a better life
Four brown bears are moving to a new home in the UK thanks to the work of a zoo animal welfare charity... Read More
Third year running for popular animal welfare seminar in Japan
The Wild Welfare team have been back in Japan, providing a captive wild animal welfare seminar in Tokyo, with partners The Japan Animal... Read More
Zoo & aquarium animal welfare workshop a hit in Japan
Wild Welfare has held a successful zoo animal welfare workshop at Fukuoka Zoo on Japan’s Kyushu island. More than 40 Japanese Association... Read More