‘Rabbit’ restaurant faces investigation over animal abuseBy Lo Kuo-chia and Jake Chung / Staff reporter, with staff writerThe operator of a “rabbit restaurant” in New Taipei City’s Bali District (八里) has been referred to prosecutors after multiple bunnies allegedly died at the eatery, New Taipei City Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office Director Yang Shu-fang (楊淑方) said yesterday. The restaurant promoted itself on social media as a “rabbit restaurant,” where customers could interact with the furry mammals while enjoying their meal, the office said. Photo courtesy of the New Taipei City Animal Protection and Health Inspection OfficeSuch activities constitute an unauthorized animal exhibition, which under the Animal Protection Act (動物保護法) carries a fine of up to NT$250,000 (US$7,855), she said. Officials ordered the operator to stop the activity immediately and sent the sick rabbits for medical treatment, the office said. Authorities confiscated the remaining animals and arranged for the Taiwan Rabbit Saving Association to provide medical care and shelter.

Source: Taipei Times March 10, 2026 17:17 UTC