Japan’s ‘Most Dangerous Zoo’ in Sapporo Closed After 20 Yrs of Illegal Operation; Lawsuit between City, Zoo Operator to Continue

Japan’s ‘Most Dangerous Zoo’ in Sapporo Closed After 20 Yrs of Illegal Operation; Lawsuit between City, Zoo Operator to Continue

SAPPORO — A private zoo North Safari Sapporo, known as “Japan’s most dangerous zoo,” which had been operating without a permit in an area where urbanization is restricted in Sapporo, closed on Tuesday.