Activist group raises concern over wild animal cafes in Korea
Social affairsNov 9, 2017
An animal welfare group in Korea has raised concern over wild animal cafes in its report released on Monday. The wild animal cafes place racoons, meerkats and other wild creatures in their facilities as a tool to attract customers. According to the report by animal welfare group Aware, there are more than 35 such cafes in Korea where wild animals are offered as companions to the customers. Racoon was the most common species on display, as it was found in 29 out of the 35 cafes. Other wildlife sp