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This place was so much fun! The animals seemed so happy too. I think this zoo is a great place to start your sightseeing in the Nagano region. The monkeys are very friendly and not aggressive. I wonder what they feed them.
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Date of experience: February 2019
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Don’t go. Don’t encourage the zoo to keep animals in deplorable conditions. They clearly have no love for Fuko the elephant they just want your cash. Unsure? Check out all the news on Fuko . Increadably wrong on so many levels. The treatment for Fuko alone should warrant this zoo being closed down.…
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Date of experience: October 2018
3 Helpful votes
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Something has to be done about a very very sad and lonely bored elephant. Japanese seem so compassionate but still can't see how bad they treat some animals. Time to do something
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Date of experience: April 2018
4 Helpful votes
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If you like getting depressed while visiting a zoo, this is the place to go! Seeing Fuko and other animals in underwhelming "exhibits" was saddening. I learned about Fuko from several petitions going around these past few months, and decided to see for myself. This elephant displays signs of stereotypical behavior, which indicates her state of immense distress. It is clear this zoo is not interested in learning anything about what it requires to keep animals engaged, physically active, and with companionship. Fuko is basically left there to rot in misery and looks so very sad. This zoo should not be able to operate.…
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Date of experience: August 2018
6 Helpful votes
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That elephant at this zoo has been alone in a cell for over 9 years. Just YouTube the condition that elephant is in and think twice about supporting zoos.
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Date of experience: August 2018
4 Helpful votes
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