AsiaJapanKoreaTaiwanThailandVietnam

These 6 Exotic Animal Cafés Will Drive You Wild

Pet cafés are becoming more and more popular, and it’s clear as to the reason why. Who wouldn’t want a cute furry friend curled up on their lap while enjoying a mug of latte and reading a paper.  These cafes however, are not just homes to your typical domestic cats and dogs. KKday has prepared a list of the 6 most unique animal cafés around the world.


1. Little Zoo Café, Bangkok, Thailand

 

As it’s name suggests, Little Zoo Café is a little zoo all by itself. Situated in Muang Thong ThaniBangkokLittle Zoo Café boasts an impressive cathedral ceiling and an area for visitors to interact comfortably with exotic animals such as fennec foxes, raccoons, meerkats, and red foxesLittle Zoo Café only opened its doors last September, but the café became an instant hit for its unique concept. The best part of it all? Unlike other animal cafés, Little Zoo Café requires no entrance fees.

Address:
Bond Street, Tambon Ban Mai, Pak Kret District, 11120, Thailand

Opening Hours:
10:30am to 7pm

2. Akiba Fukurou, Tokyo, Japan

Japan has an abundant of owl cafés, and Akiba Fukurou is just one of the many. Get into a staring competition with these big-eyed owls (although we’re sure you’ll lose this one). Instead of the usual animal café setting, Akiba Fukurou carries a theme-park ambience. The resident owls are approachable and used to human interaction, so feel free to grab a souvenir photo with the owls at Akiba Fukurou that have comfortably perched themselves onto your arm.

Address:
67 Kanda Neribeicho | Akiba Fukurou Bldg. 1F, Chiyoda 101-0022, Tokyo Prefecture

Opening Hours:
12am to 6pm

3. Oia Café, Taipei, Taiwan

A photo posted by Alicia Lin (@linalicia) on Mar 29, 2016 at 5:36am PDT

 

Are you a fan of the adorable alpaca soft toys? Oia Café brings life to them. Fluffy alpacas are the resident animals of Oia Café, and these cute mammals get to roam freely within Oia Café, allowing guests to feed them with carrot or potato strips — the best way to clinch a selfie with the alpacas. If you’re planning to visit Taiwan, Oia Café should be on the top of your checklist for things you must do in Taiwan.

Address:
252, Sanzhi District New Taipei City, Taiwan

Opening Hours:
1am to 8pm

4. Café Babo, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

A photo posted by 🎩RandyLin🎩 (@randylin05) on Aug 30, 2016 at 4:24am PDT

Taking a break from cuddly animals? Stop by Café Babo to spend some time with cold-blooded, scaly reptiles. Tucked away in Hoa Phuong Street in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the Café Babo houses a plethora of reptile species, ranging from iguanas to salamanders, and even snakes.

Don’t be worried about being mistaken for lunch by the reptiles — they are tamed and accustomed to human interactions. Snag a photo with the scaly reptiles at Café Babo for boasting rights; the owner has definitely brought up a notch in his game.

Address:
93/18 Phạm Văn Hai, phường 3, Tân Bình, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Opening Hours:
8am to 9pm

5. Thanks Nature Café, Seoul, Korea

Flickr / Wei-Te Wong

Thanks to Thanks Nature Café, you can quit counting sheeps before you sleep. Better known as Korea’s sheep café, Thanks Nature Café is home to real sheeps in Korea that won’t make your Seoul travelling experience just meh. Thanks Nature Café was featured on popular reality television show, “We Got Married“, and has since gotten the masses flocking to Thanks Nature Café to catch a glimpse of the cute sheeps.

Address:
486 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Opening Hours:
11am to 10pm

6. HARRY Café, Tokyo, Japan

A photo posted by Sean Amore (@pics_amore) on Jul 19, 2016 at 12:19pm PDT

Contrary to popular belief, hedgehogs aren’t always that prickly, and they can make pretty good cuddly companions. HARRY Café in Tokyo, which is just a minute walk away from Roppongi station, offers visitors an up-close and personal experience with their hedgehogs. In addition, the café sells a variety of hedgehogs for customers to bring home as pets (do check with your local ministry laws before making a purchase).

Address:
Tokyo, Minato-ku, Roppongi 6-7-2 IWAHORI Building 2F

Opening Hours:
12pm to 9pm

For more travel activities with animals:
>> 2 Day Trip in Leofoo Animal Resort
>> Bangkok Safari World Entrance Pass
>> Sriracha Tiger Zoo Entrance Pass

For more related travel guides:
>> Here’s How You Can Go on an Animal-Themed Vacation in Taiwan
>> 5 Instagrammable and Affordable Cafes in Johor Bahru
>> 5 Cafes in Taiwan to Curb Your Matcha Addiction

Tags: