ADORABLE Meerkat & Raccoon Cafe in Seoul South Korea
Today is cute adorable animal day. I am going to some of the more unique cafes in Seoul, one of which is a meerkat cafe!
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The meerkat cafe:
Address: 364-3 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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"Do not hold or lift the raccoon"....puts raccoon on Mike's head lol
@buchanthedog943
6 жыл бұрын
Ethan Letzer lol I know right
@macayleangelina9892
6 жыл бұрын
“Do Not Let The Racoons Climb On You”
@nanan6850
6 жыл бұрын
Maybe they meant dont let them climb without supervision and let the workers pick them up.
I want to Open a Rat Cafe. With Rats running all over. that 's gonna be a total hit, ...For the city health inspector
@pathetik
5 жыл бұрын
ey watcha doing here in 2019?
@Neverhadchicfila
4 жыл бұрын
DO IT.... NOW.... Fancy rats are very clean....
@bubblysquidd4671
4 жыл бұрын
Sproutssy exactly! I love rats! I have two boys
@antivaxxnugs7859
4 жыл бұрын
That would be amazing!
@Arlothed1no
3 жыл бұрын
Domestic rats are actually rather clean.
i used to own a Raccoon. they will wash their food before they eat it
@lolalo6344
5 жыл бұрын
In Dutch they are actually called 'washing bears' because of this.
@bored3263
5 жыл бұрын
Rena Streetman correct they don’t clean their food they wet it before they eat it because they don’t have salvivary glands
@ohhkennny766
4 жыл бұрын
@@lolalo6344 Washing bears sound so much better than "racoon"
@elizabeth3064
4 жыл бұрын
It’s a myth that Racoons don’t have salivary glands. They actually do have salivary glands. They also don’t wash their food - it’s a sensory thing. They put their food in water as it’s a tactile thing, it increases their senses.
@iBleedRedNGold916
4 жыл бұрын
@@elizabeth3064 I wasn't meaning washing food like the way we do. What I was meaning is she would always take any food I gave her and "wash" it before she ate it. Everything I gave her
"She's totally ignoring me... Just like most girls do" Ey mikey, you need help with girls, bud?
@Mugelbbub16
6 жыл бұрын
Corporal Treyian He just needs to take them on a date to one of these cafes
@samb3206
6 жыл бұрын
You think you're some kind of Neil Strauss or something?
@phillippedrosa121
5 жыл бұрын
Sam B rdr2 reference
6:00 This is how meerkats identify humans as they use the unique body smell from our breath to figure out exactly who we are! :)
Hate to tell you, but the pacing is probably due to a common issue with many naturally wild captive animals. Animals who lack visual stimulation begin pacing from anxiety and lack of stimulation (i.e. imagery deprivation)
@y0g_s0th0th
7 жыл бұрын
Madisen Matherly You can't say that or even everyone will call you a vegan Peta butthurt person.
@stepheniebowen6527
7 жыл бұрын
Please do not associate any vegan with Peta, Peta are assholes and don't deserve to even be associated with us Vegans.
@stepheniebowen6527
7 жыл бұрын
That DoucheRobbingTheBankOnTheCornerOfThirdStreet trust me, meat eaters are just as annoying. I barely mention much but I would get lectures on why meat is better for me. Again I wouldn't mention much
@y0g_s0th0th
7 жыл бұрын
Stephenie Bowen Same! They are worse. I never have lectured anyone about meat eating but every time I mention I'm vegan when talking about lunch options or ordering my food people say their feel bad for me and that I'm unhealthy and malnourished
@stepheniebowen6527
7 жыл бұрын
Yog 'Sothoth exactly!! I get it from both family/friends and strangers both online and offline. It's horrible.
To those concerned about the animals, I just visited the meerkat cafe two days ago. Here are my observations: THE GOOD THINGS: - The very first thing guests are shown is the list of rules/regulations, which is quite thorough. - The place had no odor. Potty messes were cleaned up immediately. - There were numerous, knowledgeable attendants constantly circulating and ensuring guests were interacting safely with animals. - Treats were given on a seemingly scheduled basis and consisted of a variety of vegetables, pellets, grains (for the herbivores), and kibble/training treats (for the carnivores). - The foxes, genets, raccoon and coatimundi performed simple tricks for treats. Though it entertained the guests, the tricks were done carefully, and only intermittently, and seemed to be meant for mentally stimulating the animals. - The animals were in prime physical condition... I observed no obesity whatsoever (which seems rare for meerkats and raccoons especially). - The two foxes had a large, private run separate from the common area. They spent extended periods in the run and didn't have to be with guests all day. - The meerkats also had two large pens with all sorts of toys and furniture for climbing and hiding in. One pen seemed to be the private chill-out pen, and the other pen was for interacting with guests. So the meerkats seemed to be rotated between the two pens so that no single meerkat was with guests all day. - The cafe had very strict rules about guest behavior, including rules prohibiting loud noises and certain vocalizations (like clicking the tongue, which alarms meerkats), and also instructed how to properly touch animals. - Although there were different species together, they seemed very accustomed to and comfortable with each other. I saw a genet (long-nosed cat-looking thing) climbing on top of a sleepy cat and the cat did not care. lol. And the wallabies were extraordinarily chill. THE QUESTIONABLE THINGS: - Where were these animals procured? I don't know. I suspect they were bred in captivity though. - I don't know if the meerkats get time (after-hours) to dig in natural substrate like dirt or sand. I think they would benefit from this. - I also don't know if the wallabies get access to textured floor surfaces so that they can hop more freely/naturally. - I think the wallabies probably needed toenail trims. - One wallaby had a baby in her pouch, and the baby emerged for a brief time. I noticed the tip of its tail was missing. This could have been a birth defect/natural accident or a preventable accident... I can't know for sure. But the mother voluntarily interacted with humans and was chill among the other animals... So if there was an accident, she showed NO signs of lingering fear. So I dunno.
@colourmycosplay
5 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling that most of the animals are rescues from pretty awful shelters, they seem pretty happy and well cared
@hannahdzura8378
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I've visited many animal cafes in the USA. I would much rather visit in counties like S Korea or Japan...most cafes in America don't even have rules posted. So people do what they please with the animals & aren't monitored. Grabbing animals out of their beds while they sleep, kids throwing the toys around often scaring the animals etc. Now THAT made me sad.
@kaylazoe24
5 жыл бұрын
From what I've heard, the animals were all recuses (Raccoons were rescued from a Circus...I could be wrong though)
@ttrocker89
5 жыл бұрын
@@kaylazoe24 can I ask where you heard that please? I'd like to find out all I can before deciding if I'd want to visit
@kaylazoe24
5 жыл бұрын
@@ttrocker89 Hey, I think I atually saw a video about it from the owners. Its easy to look up too :) Blind ally is the raccoon one...not sure of the others. I will be going this october so i can also let you know then
“Leave Dennis alone Mayweather”
"Do not hold or let raccoons climb on you" instantly proceeds to put raccoon on head
The moment where meerkat sniffs into your nose is priceless. That's called "intimacy"
Awww the meerkats! So cute! But then I hear a little voice in my ear: "animal exploitation". I just hope they are happy there.
That meerkat cafe was awesome, such a beautiful cat and little leopard looking animal was so pretty too as well as the fox
i have to say, the cutest of them all is Maggie no joke!
@maggieseagraves274
5 жыл бұрын
Jer Shawn haha thank you! My insta is seamags
Raccoons are nocturnal. Maybe they should open a Raccoon bar and disco instead?
@Pepperz543
7 жыл бұрын
Audrey Lin yes to this comment hahaha
@batmansmith7422
7 жыл бұрын
Or a capsule hotel. Petting raccoons sounds great while being wasted.
@JazzToTheTwo
7 жыл бұрын
You can train raccoons to not be nocturnal
@tibetloga
6 жыл бұрын
just put the cat food out in the morning, and they'll change their schedules. Thieving varmints.
@theosneez3164
6 жыл бұрын
Audrey Lin no the music and drink people are too loud
OMG, I LOVE IT!!! I'm such an animal lover.... And that cat was ABSOLUTELY stunning. Those little meerkats were freaking adorable. I really loved this video Mike. Thanks for taking us along! 🐾
2:30 (Poor Corgi) & 2 :35 (🐾 rare raccoon color & adorable 🐾)👌cool vid✌
All of the animals at the first cafe looked like they'd rather be elsewhere. They didn't seem happy at all.
You make me want to travel the world. Take me with you, mikey!
@MikeyChenX
7 жыл бұрын
sure! you bring the sandwiches
@jacobdees3882
7 жыл бұрын
Mikey Chen 👌👍
How loving the animals are can be an indication to how they're treated.
I've learned it from Dolph C. Volker that meerkats sniff your mouth to remember your smell. That's what he does in his videos and every time he handles them, he opens his mouth for them to smell it. Digging is also in their nature, so that's why they're constantly scratching your pants. >_< And I love how one meerkat climbed on your shoulder and stood up to get a vantage point. They are adorable little animals!
The reason raccoons dip their food in water is because they don't produce saliva. I had one years ago. Mine was a little love bug.
That meerkat is cleaner than the average American
OMG WTF Google! I turned on subtitles and 2:50 OMG!!!
@liv3351
7 жыл бұрын
Matthew Schell LMAO
@herpaderpz
7 жыл бұрын
Matthew Schell see 3:11
@grandmamaspif6094
6 жыл бұрын
Matthew Schell wtf😂😂
@grandmamaspif6094
6 жыл бұрын
Matthew Schell people do that subtitle
@tlotlosenai7304
6 жыл бұрын
lol, just checked
The meerkat cafe seems fine to me. The meerkats seemed happy and healthy, like the other animals there. The raccoons just looked sad and stressed.
The cat is a Bengal. They are amazing cats, and definitely keeps your day interesting
@SmutAndCoffee
7 жыл бұрын
Vicki Whiteley agreed 100%
@miserablydeviant3678
6 жыл бұрын
That cat was not a bengal, that cat was only a lynx point cat, hence the pointed pattern and color of it's eyes, bengals are bigger and colored drastically different than this cat was.
@vickiwhiteley7489
6 жыл бұрын
Sorry to disagree but I happen to own and be extremely familiar with this specific breed. It is definitely not an EG(early generation) but definitely is a SBT Bengal.
@Mugelbbub16
6 жыл бұрын
It's A Siamese/ silver point tabby, (Siamese tabby mix) I have one, and I've seen them before, look up either of these names and you'll see
@miserablydeviant3678
6 жыл бұрын
I am close friends with a bengal breeder, this cat is not bengal. First of all, Bengals don't carry the Siamese (partial albinism) gene, this gene takes a few generations to show as it is recessive. Second, this cat's body structure and head shape are all wrong for a bengal cat. This cat is not bengal in the slightest, even 6 and 7 generation bengal to dsh still present the bengal features because the features are an incomplete dominance gene, meaning only one parent needs to carry a gene to express the features in order for it to present. I really highly doubt this cat has bangle in it at all.
I'd like me some Mango Milk right now!
That's it. I'm going to Seoul.
That was the funniest and cutest video I have ever watched!!!
Reminds me of the wild raccoon I made friends with when I was a kid. He was really aggressive to other raccoons but when it came to me and my family he was like butter Also raccoons clean their food before they eat it
I am unconvinced that this is a healthy environment for these animals. No place to hide when stressed, always out in the open like that. That can't be good. Plus raccoons are mostly nocturnal.
You are so fortunate to be able to do things like this. Thank you for sharing!
All these animals except the raccoon seemed pretty chill and happily relaxed
I would have a stroke
@henrynguyen4072
6 жыл бұрын
A guy with no name PLZ NO 😨
@danielhernandezhs
6 жыл бұрын
She'Myia That's the 3rd cat video I see you on lol
@VelveteenVermilion
6 жыл бұрын
She'Myia Malone well it’s a good thing you aren’t there then I guess?
@antkuro
6 жыл бұрын
She'Myia Malone Caviar
@sana_hyo
6 жыл бұрын
Poice
I find this crazy how they have all these animals in a small cafe
Awesome video. All the animals are so cute!
Meerkat so cute. That was a beautiful Cat and really sweet.
Cat cafés and dog cafés are fine ,but meerkat ,kangaroo,fox,raccoons ??!! What is going on??? And they don't even have pit stops in the cafe for the animals to spend their energy on,this was heartbreaking
@y0g_s0th0th
7 жыл бұрын
Jess's Life Facts
@yoongs3878
7 жыл бұрын
He didn't highlight those, but you could ladders, railings,treats and toys of ALL kinds. Especially where I visited.
@notkat3662
7 жыл бұрын
Only certain foxes can be kept as pets, they are bred a certain way.
@mrmonsterhunter808
7 жыл бұрын
Jess's Life the raccoons probably play on all the equipment when they close, plus they're nocturnal so they'd be docile anyways during the day. Kangaroos are questionable though.
@animal9633
7 жыл бұрын
Meerkats are very sociable, they don't care. Raccoons are just super scavengers, as long as you feed them they're happy. Foxes depends on the species/taming, but kangaroos are an issue. They won't stay too small forever, so they need somewhere to go to.
9:21 Most contented cat in history
Awesome! Meerkats are the coolest little mammals in existence!
That was awesome!
Didn't you already go to the 9 stages of sea food place in the past? Because I remember watching that video.
@lemontree8779
7 жыл бұрын
The uploads are weird cause they are mixed up
Unless these animals are rescues that can't be released back into the wild, this is, as cute as it is, absolutely not okay. And even if they're rescues, I hope those people actually only let people interact with those that aren't stressed out too easily, or better even, looking to interact with humans and being petted.
I smiled so much through this video!! I would not want to leave those cafes🤗 Safe travels Mike 😘
All these animals are precious. The meerkat 😍😍😍😍
A baby kangaroo is called a joey.
@AsuranDiablo
7 жыл бұрын
N0616JC Productions Nah he definitely looked more like a Dave.
@colevoyer3806
7 жыл бұрын
AsuranDiablo You are the real MVP. Lol
@N0616JCProductions
7 жыл бұрын
Or the joey is Dave.
@ninjadog5800
7 жыл бұрын
N0616JC Productions I know a person called jo to maybe he's a kangaròoooooooooooo
@N0616JCProductions
7 жыл бұрын
Oh no.. You just made laugh out loud at my place of work.
I'm definitely skeptical of keeping these wild animals in cafes. I'd like to see studies on whether they're kept right. They're kept captive, but I'm curious if they're fed right and like other people said about the stress levels.
@carktheshark
6 жыл бұрын
demissione that's why I'm not jumping on the hate train. I'm an animal lover but I'd like to see some info on how the animals are treated and cared for before I go judging these cafes. If they are treated well and they are happy I would love to visit!
Thanks for uploading!😇
Oh my goodness I started crying when I saw those Meerkats. So adorable!!! ;___;
Mikey love the vids you actually have good content and isn't akward when trying food with ppl keep up the good work😁😃
I feel that as cool as it would be to go to a cafe with animals in it, i do question the welfare of said animals in those environments. While I am sure that there are some that have the animals' welfare and happiness as a top priority, there are others that are more concerned with making a buck off of the tourists at the cost of the animals' wellbeing. My advice? Do your research before you plunk down coin for one of these places. Be sure that the animals you came to see are not being treated like crap behind the scenes.
@rattisetboyalive5898
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly I would go and check if the animals are happy, I do animal management so I’ll probably learn the signs soon
As always I love your videos keep it up
You're just as cute as any Meercat!! :D Great video!!
Its soooo cute but i hate to ignore the fact that they r not in their natural habitats, clearly they want to dig the sand but there r no sand for them to dig :(
I love animals tAKE ME WITH YOU MIKE 😭
@MikeyChenX
7 жыл бұрын
ok!
@wafflessUwU
7 жыл бұрын
Mikey Chen I'm screaming thank you for replying back 😭😭😭
@zompiekill
7 жыл бұрын
Jeez get a Boyfriend
@aljbairi
7 жыл бұрын
wAY YOU TYPE LIKE THIS? /:
@sophiebirchwood7076
7 жыл бұрын
If you love animals then why would you want to support this??
4:52 Bundle of Sleeping Meer cats - Legendary Cursed Item: You are paralyzed until this bundle decides to leave your lap.
Omg. This is amazing !😊❤️
Cute meerkats:)
Often times baby wild animals are taken from their mothers in rather brutal fashion. I'm not sure what the full situation is for the meerkats, raccoons and kangaroo, but I'm very skeptical the animals are being appropriately cared for.
@arthurstable223
6 жыл бұрын
james pisano I saw something on a cat cafe and the cats there were shelter cats and were up for adoption
@jamespisano1164
6 жыл бұрын
Redstone Rocket Yes. Cat cafés are often just like that. Raccoons are not generally domestic animals, they're wild. I'm hopeful all the non-domestic animals are well cared for, but after years of eye-opening information, I'm very skeptical.
@compassionate2000
6 жыл бұрын
james pisano most of these types of places are rescues so most of these animals have most likely been in abused situations and because they are used to humans they are now animal ambassadors.
@zxyatiywariii8
6 жыл бұрын
Ardnael Willobee Yes, it's true some "wild" animals will always need the care of human families. I adopted a baby marmoset whose mother abandoned her due to a birth defect, and she wouldn't survive in the wild. But I've also cared for wild animals who can return to their natural environments once they're old enough and/or strong enough. With those ones, it's crucial to prevent them from bonding with us humans, or else they'll end up putting themselves in danger when they're back in the wild.
@shannonunruh-hallock2522
6 жыл бұрын
james pisano the white raccoon though, outdoor not have survived for very long in the wild. They are usually eaten at a young age or abandoned.
I am loving this video!!!!!!
Adorable as hell and the video itself is entertaining, I've subscribed!
My phone has just exploded.. So has my brain. 🤯
It would have been nice for them to at least give the Meerkats a sandbox for them, it stimulates them, it's fun for them, and it actually pretty neat to watch them dig.
Love the meerkats. Thank you for sharing.
i LOL when the cat finally gave him some loving, his reaction is priceless
@anitaboddie1073
6 жыл бұрын
Chelsey Madrid I love cats mercurial attitudes.
Even in South Korea you cannot escape Ed Sheeran's music.
When that meerkat went up his nose, i literally died!
You and the trip and everything in it, are awesome. !!!!
Love the enthusiasm. Fun.
I can't believe they have a raccoon café, I had a family of raccoons come up to my patio door and wouldn't leave, they looked fricking nasty and scary!
Omg what breed of cat is that????😍😍😍😍 8:18
@SmutAndCoffee
7 жыл бұрын
Rhea Kumar it's a snow bengal.
@yoongs3878
7 жыл бұрын
wow really calm for a bengal..
@alyssabullock6421
7 жыл бұрын
yoongs And small.
@grandmamaspif6094
6 жыл бұрын
Rhea Kumar those types of cats cost money
@dgc_badger9371
6 жыл бұрын
Grandmama Spif no way I got ripped off then when I bought my cat
LOL. I love that you tell people to enter a contest from July 12 to August 3rd when you post the video on August 2nd.
Aww ! They are so cute !
Lol, the white raccoon looks like one of my ocs :p
I hope the animals are treated well. She didn't seem very gentle with the racoon.
@torymarr6328
3 жыл бұрын
I agree, she didn't seem too gentle. However, the meerkat cafe seemed a lot better for the animals. They all looked well taken care of too. It honestly looks as though they are rescues/captivity bred.
Meerkats are the coolest creatures, love them
Those raccoons are soo cute especially the white one
Who is she? So beautiful... 8:50
@maggieseagraves274
5 жыл бұрын
Sungmoon Choi Instagram - seamags
aww is Maggie your g/friend?
@taqueshakodleg3628
7 жыл бұрын
Maggie is super hot.
@catherinegillan4404
7 жыл бұрын
lol
@ClimaxcraftBro
7 жыл бұрын
Catherine Halliday whos maggie? Dont think i saw her in the vid
@catherinegillan4404
7 жыл бұрын
8.50
This is awesome. Thanks for sharing :D
Mike Chen, so adorable. The Racoons are my favorite animals also, the meet cats and wolves. Thanks so much for sharing.
Who is the lady with blue blouse, in the meerkat cafe? She is cute. :O
@maggieseagraves274
5 жыл бұрын
VashXTrigun thank you!! My insta is seamags
that's it... Mikey x Random Cat from Seoul Meerkat Cafe fanfiction starts now! XD
The meerkat sniffing mike's nose....😂😂😂😂😂 cuteness overloaded!
Great video!
Oh my god if i could i would take my grandma to korea and go visit the meerkat café with her, they are her absolute favorite animals 😩😍 EDIT: i know this is not the right habitat for all those animals but duuuuude this is so adorable!!!
8:28 what type of cat is this?
@naughtygrinch1112
4 жыл бұрын
Rinie린이 Siamese??
Love this !!
thanks for sharing this. this is great.
leave Dennis alone mayweather 😂😂😂😂😂😂
ADORABLE FOODTASTIC OVERLOAD!!!! THANKS MIKEY!💓💓💓💓💓
Hello Mike. I just stumbled upon your video and will be watching. Thank you for sharing
Ooo so cute,I love animals x
Raccoons tend to wash their food in water.
Im ok with cat and dog or any pet animal cafes but with wild animals? idk...
Hahaha you're so cute with the meerkats!
you're so good at presenting videos, a natural behind the camera :)
Who is Maggie ? Tell us more about her , the girl with the cat with you
@memememe3878
7 жыл бұрын
It isn't.
@memememe3878
7 жыл бұрын
His girl is also chinese
@noneya7910
7 жыл бұрын
She's gorgeous
@maggieseagraves274
5 жыл бұрын
Hello! That’s me haha. My insta is seamags. I’m not friends with him just met him by chance at the cafe!
What is that sweet food he keeps eating?
@chiwensun9101
7 жыл бұрын
Sarah Cooke its called Bing Su, its one of the most famous desserts in South Korea
@mochiinuo
6 жыл бұрын
Bingsu aka bingsoo aka 빙수, which is a Korean shaved ice and it's SUPER famous and popular there. EVERYONE eats it during the summer.
omggg, i haven’t watched you in 7ish years, i recognized i and saw your name!! this is awesome
All so cute😍