The Tama Zoo is fairly good, especially the lion's zone. On the other hand, I think that a number of the Ueno Zoo animals long for more open space (as many of us do in Tokyo).
Went to Ueno Zoo and enjoyed seeing many animals I couldn't normally see, but I couldn't help to notice how many of them were obviously stressed and in pain.
They just kept walking back and forth aimlessly. :(
Aside from perhaps Asahikawa Zoo, which still isn't that great by world standards, zoos in Japan are terrible. The Tennoji Zoo in Osaka has (or had) a polar bear that just paced back and forth, panting in frustration, and was missing fur on parts of his body (including head) due to stress. I feel sorry for animals like these.
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Guza!
Just give a Coke and let him cool off
bruinfan
The Tama Zoo is fairly good, especially the lion's zone. On the other hand, I think that a number of the Ueno Zoo animals long for more open space (as many of us do in Tokyo).
gogogo
I love / hate Ueno zoo they have the animals in such small cages and enclosures
Saiaku
Went to Ueno Zoo and enjoyed seeing many animals I couldn't normally see, but I couldn't help to notice how many of them were obviously stressed and in pain. They just kept walking back and forth aimlessly. :(
smithinjapan
Aside from perhaps Asahikawa Zoo, which still isn't that great by world standards, zoos in Japan are terrible. The Tennoji Zoo in Osaka has (or had) a polar bear that just paced back and forth, panting in frustration, and was missing fur on parts of his body (including head) due to stress. I feel sorry for animals like these.
LBW2010
This picture is dark. Subjecting a polar bear to Tokyo summer weather is tantamount to animal cruelty. He should be indoors in the air conditioning.
onagagamo
Zoos in Japan suck.
sighclops
Compared to other zoos that I've been to, Ueno Zoo was more like an "animal prison" than anything else. The place needs some serious TLC.
psychopathsareincontrol
most zoos in japan could use a renovation - they are mostly well behind the times in the thoughtful treatment of their animals...
Magnet
That zoo could use a renovation...
FightingViking
Looks like he's saying "Who turned the heat on ?"
Crush Them
Tortured for your amusement.