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Taiyuan Restaurant Faces Backlash for Dining with Lion Cubs

7/20/2025

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A restaurant in Taiyuan, China, is under fire for allowing diners to cuddle lion cubs during meals for $150. This controversial experience has sparked outrage among animal welfare activists, who condemn the exploitation of wildlife and highlight the inherent dangers of treating these majestic creatures as mere props.

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A restaurant in Taiyuan, China, is under fire for allowing diners to cuddle lion cubs during meals for $150. This controversial experience has sparked outrage among animal welfare activists, who condemn the exploitation of wildlife and highlight the inherent dangers of treating these majestic creatures as mere props.