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Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

King penguins walk along a snow-covered 500-meter path on Dec. 17, 2025, at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, during a rehearsal for the popular parades starting the following day.

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Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

King penguins walk along a snow-covered 500-meter path on Dec. 17, 2025, at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, during a rehearsal for the popular parades starting the following day.

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Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

King penguins walk along a snow-covered 500-meter path on Dec. 17, 2025, at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, during a rehearsal for the popular parades starting the following day.

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Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

King penguins walk along a snow-covered 500-meter path on Dec. 17, 2025, at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, during a rehearsal for the popular parades starting the following day.

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Baby emperor penguin at western Japan zoo

A baby emperor penguin is fed by a staff member dressed as a penguin using a syringe at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture on Oct. 6, 2025. The chick made its first public appearance the same day following its birth at the western Japan zoo and amusement park on Sept. 30.

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Baby emperor penguin at western Japan zoo

A baby emperor penguin is pictured at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on Oct. 6, 2025. The chick made its first public appearance the same day following its birth at the western Japan zoo and amusement park on Sept. 30.

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Polar bear at Hokkaido zoo

A polar bear licks an ice block at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on July 22, 2025

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Polar bear at Hokkaido zoo

A polar bear licks an ice block at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on July 22, 2025.

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Eurasian eagle-owl at Hokkaido zoo

Photo taken on June 4, 2025, shows a Eurasian eagle-owl at Kushiro city zoo in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan.

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Eurasian eagle-owl at Hokkaido zoo

Photo taken on June 4, 2025, shows a Eurasian eagle-owl at Kushiro city zoo in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan.

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Ural owl at Hokkaido zoo

Photo taken on June 5, 2025, shows a Ural owl at Kushiro city zoo in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan.

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Ural owl at Hokkaido zoo

Photo taken on June 4, 2025, shows a Ural owl at Kushiro city zoo in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

SHIRAHAMA, Japan, June 27 Kyodo - Visitors take photos of giant panda Saihin on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Saihin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China. (Kyodo)

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All 4 pandas at west Japan zoo returned to China

CHENGDU, China, June 29 Kyodo - A chartered plane carrying all four giant pandas loaned to the Adventure World amusement park in Japan's Wakayama Prefecture arrives at an airport in Chengdu in China's Sichuan Province. The four were headed for a giant panda breeding center in Chengdu, with their lease agreement set to expire in August. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

SHIRAHAMA, Japan, June 27 Kyodo - Giant panda Rauhin is pictured on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Rauhin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China. (Kyodo)

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All 4 pandas at west Japan zoo depart for China

A chartered plane carrying all four giant pandas loaned to the Adventure World amusement park in Wakayama Prefecture prepares to take off at Kansai International Airport in Osaka Prefecture on June 28, 2025. The four were headed for a giant panda breeding center in Chengdu in China's Sichuan Province, with their lease agreement set to expire in August.

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All 4 pandas at west Japan zoo depart for China

A chartered plane carrying all four giant pandas loaned to the Adventure World amusement park in Wakayama Prefecture prepares to take off at Kansai International Airport in Osaka Prefecture on June 28, 2025. The four were headed for a giant panda breeding center in Chengdu in China's Sichuan Province, with their lease agreement set to expire in August.

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All 4 pandas at west Japan zoo returned to China

A chartered plane carrying all four giant pandas loaned to the Adventure World amusement park in Japan's Wakayama Prefecture arrives at an airport in Chengdu in China's Sichuan Province. The four were headed for a giant panda breeding center in Chengdu, with their lease agreement set to expire in August.

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All 4 pandas at west Japan zoo returned to China

A chartered plane carrying all four giant pandas loaned to the Adventure World amusement park in Japan's Wakayama Prefecture arrives at an airport in Chengdu in China's Sichuan Province. The four were headed for a giant panda breeding center in Chengdu, with their lease agreement set to expire in August.

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All 4 pandas at west Japan zoo depart for China

A truck carrying some of the four giant pandas loaned to Adventure World departs the zoo in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on June 28, 2025. The four were headed for a giant panda breeding center in Chengdu in China's Sichuan Province, with their lease agreement set to expire in August.

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All 4 pandas at west Japan zoo depart for China

A truck carrying some of the four giant pandas loaned to Adventure World departs the zoo in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on June 28, 2025. The four were headed for a giant panda breeding center in Chengdu in China's Sichuan Province, with their lease agreement set to expire in August.

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All 4 pandas at west Japan zoo depart for China

A truck carrying some of the four giant pandas loaned to Adventure World departs the zoo in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on June 28, 2025. The four were headed for a giant panda breeding center in Chengdu in China's Sichuan Province, with their lease agreement set to expire in August.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Fuhin is pictured before the opening of Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 27, 2025, the final day of her public display. All four giant pandas at the western Japan zoo, including Fuhin, are set to leave on June 28 to return to China.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Yuihin is pictured on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Yuihin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Rauhin is pictured on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Rauhin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Rauhin is pictured on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Rauhin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Rauhin is pictured on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Rauhin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo

Giant pandas, (from top L, clockwise) Rauhin, Yuihin, Fuhin and Saihin, are pictured at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on May 11, 2025, Sept. 18, 2022, Dec. 24, 2024 and Aug. 14, 2024, respectively. All four giant pandas on loan to the western Japan zoo are set to leave on June 28, 2025, to return to China.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Fuhin is pictured before the opening of Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 27, 2025, the final day of her public display. All four giant pandas at the western Japan zoo, including Fuhin, are set to leave on June 28 to return to China.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Saihin is pictured before the opening of Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 27, 2025, the final day of her public display. All four giant pandas at the western Japan zoo, including Saihin, are set to leave on June 28 to return to China.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Saihin is pictured before the opening of Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 27, 2025, the final day of her public display. All four giant pandas at the western Japan zoo, including Saihin, are set to leave on June 28 to return to China.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Visitors take photos of giant panda Saihin on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Saihin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Visitors take photos of giant panda Saihin on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Saihin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Visitors take photos of giant panda Saihin (back) on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Saihin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Giant panda Yuihin is pictured on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Yuihin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Visitors take photos of giant panda Saihin on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Saihin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Visitors take photos of giant panda Saihin on June 27, 2025, on the final day of her public display at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture. All four giant pandas, including Saihin, are set to leave the western Japan zoo on June 28 to return to China.

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Four giant pandas at western Japan zoo to return to China

Stuffed pandas decorate a counter at a hotel in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 26, 2025. All four giant pandas are set to leave Adventure World zoo in the western Japan town on June 28 to return to China.

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Blakiston's fish owls at northern Japan zoo

A pair of Blakiston's fish owls perch on a branch at Kushiro city zoo in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on June 5, 2025.

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Blakiston's fish owls at northern Japan zoo

A pair of Blakiston's fish owls perch on a branch at Kushiro city zoo in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on June 5, 2025.

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Red panda at zoo in central Japan

A red panda is pictured at Nihondaira Zoo in Shizuoka, central Japan, on May 15, 2025.

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Red panda at zoo in central Japan

A red panda is pictured at Nihondaira Zoo in Shizuoka, central Japan, on May 15, 2025.

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Red panda at zoo in central Japan

A red panda is pictured at Nihondaira Zoo in Shizuoka, central Japan, on May 15, 2025.

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Brown bears at northern Japan zoo

Twin brown bears wait for cookies at Kushiro city zoo in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on June 5, 2025.

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Brown bears at northern Japan zoo

Twin brown bears wait for cookies at Kushiro city zoo in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on June 5, 2025.

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Brown bears at northern Japan zoo

Twin brown bears wait for cookies at Kushiro city zoo in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on June 5, 2025.

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Meerkat at Kobe zoo

Photo taken on May 7, 2025, shows a meerkat at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan.

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Meerkat at Kobe zoo

Photo taken on May 7, 2025, shows a meerkat at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan.

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Meerkats at Kobe zoo

Photo taken on May 7, 2025, show meerkats at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan.

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Meerkats at Kobe zoo

Photo taken on May 7, 2025, show meerkats at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan.