Restaurant with exotic animals opens in Taichung｜Formosa English News

Bilingual text here: https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A30W04EA?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description 雙語文字版: https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2026A30W04EA?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description Our official website: ➔ https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/ Follow us on Facebook: ➔ https://www.facebook.com/ftvformosanews X (Twitter): ➔ https://x.com/FTV_Taiwan_News It seems like dog and cat cafes are everywhere these days. But in Taichung, there’s a new spot that’s going for something a bit more exotic. Instead of dogs and cats, customers can dine alongside meerkats, frogs, insects, and lizards. But the owner confessed that it was difficult to get the idea off the ground. Knowing exactly where the treats are, two adorable meerkats bolt over to climb on our delighted reporter’s lap. The curious creatures poke around, even coming right up to the camera lens. But that’s not the only animal kingdom represented here. This is an exotic pet restaurant in Taichung’s West District. Here, customers have a chance to dine alongside meerkats, chameleons, frogs, insects, lizards big and small, and more. Customer Animal lover It’s super cool! When I first came, I saw birds and snakes outside and wondered if they were real. Customer Animal lover If you can’t keep them at home, but want to learn more about them, you can come here and see for yourself. Dog and cat cafes are common, but this is the first restaurant in Taiwan to feature exotic animals. As there was no precedent to follow, the founder said it was difficult getting started. Exotic animal restaurant Founder Pets have natural odors, while food service has strict sanitation requirements. Striking a balance between the two took a massive effort. And on top of that, animal protection laws have evolved in recent years. It requires constant adjustments on our end. It’s crucial to keep a suitable living space for the animals, as well as a sanitary dining environment. Caring for over 40 species gathered under one roof poses an even greater challenge. Exotic animal restaurant Founder Some are from deserts, some from forests, and others from riverbanks. We want to provide an environment that mimics their natural habitats. It can also serve as a reference for other pet owners. The founder said the animals take “shifts,” with regular breaks. By opening Taiwan’s first exotic pet restaurant, they hope it can introduce more people to these charming and unique animals. For more Taiwan news, tune in: Mon to Fri at 9:30 pm on Channel 152 Tue to Sat at 1 am on Channel 53 #petcafe #exoticanimals #Taichung #lizards #meerkats #exoticpetrestaurant #台灣新聞 #FormosaEnglishNews #民視新聞 #FTV新聞 #Taiwan