In response to a surge in COVID cases worldwide, the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, limited their panda cubs' public debut to a select group of animal fans that won a lottery to meet the twins ...

More than half the tigers rescued three years ago from a Buddhist temple in Thailand where they served as a popular tourist attraction have died of disease, wildlife officials said Monday.

Over half of the tigers rescued from a Thai temple three years ago have died due to infectious diseases and inbreeding-related illnesses. In 2016, 147 tigers were removed from Thailand’s ...

In October 2020, a baby was born between the two, and it was the first time that elephants were bred at Ueno zoo since it was opened in 1882. The calf was named "Arun," the Thai word for "dawn ...

Formerly part of Kaneiji Temple, Ueno Park is now home to the Ueno Zoo (considered Japan's oldest zoo), six museums, a number of shrines and temples, and more than 1,000 cherry blossom trees.

The young elephant's name is a Thai word, apparently meaning "dawn" or "daybreak," as his parents were born in Thailand. The zoo called on the public to choose between three names in voting that ...

Bangkok Desk, Feb 27 (EFE). — A Buddhist temple in Thailand which houses 147 tigers as a tourist attraction has failed in its bid to register itself as a zoo, Khaosod English online reports ...

A Tokyo zoo staged a zebra escape Tuesday. Their simulation was elaborately detailed: An earthquake destroyed the zebra’s enclosure at the Ueno Zoo, allowing it to roam freely.

Tourists flock to Thai tiger temple but some fear possibility of animal cruelty. KANCHANABURI, Thailand, Dec 17, 2008— -- Deep in the heart of Western Thailand, where the River Kwai weaves ...

The Ueno Zoo in Tokyo has them all and then some. Known for its nightlife, restaurants and shopping, the Ueno district is a great place for a day trip. And if you have kids or just enjoy animals ...