05/08/2026
Zoológicos e aquários precisam acabar.
Dear Prime Minister of Japan,
Japan is admired around the world for its compassion, innovation, and respect for life. That is why I respectfully ask you to take a closer look at the welfare of the animals at
If any zoo cannot provide an environment that truly meets the physical, psychological, and behavioral needs of the animals in its care, then it should not continue to operate. No animal deserves to spend its life in conditions that compromise its well-being.
Conservation should never be used to justify unnecessary suffering. If Tennoji Zoo cannot uphold the highest standards of animal welfare, then it should be reformed—or, if necessary, closed.
A nation’s greatness is reflected not only in how it treats its people, but also in how it treats those who cannot speak for themselves.
Wild animals belong in the wild. They deserve dignity, respect, and freedom.
To me, is a reminder that it’s time to question whether zoos still have a place in the modern world.
Seeing wild animals confined to enclosures that are far removed from their natural habitats raises an important question: are they truly living, or merely surviving for human entertainment?
No cage can replace a forest. No concrete wall can replace freedom. Wild animals were never meant to spend their lives behind barriers for our amusement.
I believe the world would be a better place without zoos that keep wild animals in captivity for display. True conservation should focus on protecting natural habitats, rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife, and allowing animals to live where they truly belong—not behind glass, steel, and concrete.
The measure of our humanity is not how many animals we can exhibit, but how much freedom and dignity we are willing to give them.
Freedom is not a privilege granted by humans. It is the birthright of every living being.
