This is an amazing place I didn't even know existed until I was surprised with a visit here last weekend. Need a mental break and calming therapy? Cuddle some bunnies. Staff are friendly and, if course, the bunnies are adorable. It'll be time well-spent. read more

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Very cute environment, I really loved the decor, and the bunnies. They were not very active as we were informed that it was around their nap time(we went around 3-4pm). Nevertheless, it was still fun to meet all 6 bunnies and feed them some cilantro. My favorite duo was Lola and Rex because of their size difference! read more

Cuddle Bunny - Rex and Lola - Pet Boarding Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is such a gem. I remember when much more of Chicago was populated by small independently-owned businesses. Each of them was unique. I miss that authenticity. This is that kind of place. Its got a very straightforward goal, which is to share the joy of bunnies with Chicagoans. They are serious about protecting the animals and keeping them safe. The folks who work here will gently help you and your kids understand how to interact with the bunnies in the correct way. My daughter didn't want to leave. A note for parents-- my daughter is 5 and I brought her and a friend here as a special birthday treat...They don't allow birthday parties for little kids. Now that I've been, I understand. A large group of little kids could totally overwhelm the animals. But, the folks who work here are wonderful and kind to any little birthday kids if you schedule a "family visit" and tell them it's a birthday. Kudos all around. read more

Going here was so fun and relaxing, and the owner is so sweet! My friends and I got to feed the bunnies and play with them, all while keeping socially distanced from the other visitors then entire time. There were only 9 people total in the room, everyone was wearing masks, and it was overall an amazing experience. I already wanna go back! read more

Cuddle Bunny - This is Elsa! - Pet Boarding Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute place. Kids had fun. We interacted with 7 bunnies. Fed 2 bunnies some cilantro. One bunny area was full of poop and pee. After we asked if able to clean up we were given pillows to sit on. Other then that other areas were clean. Also, only one bathroom and you have to wash your hands prior so there's a line. I suggested they get a portable sink. Overall, it was a nice experience. read more

The bunnies could not be nicer and the staff was great with our kids. The kids constantly ask to go back and we have!

Super cute place to bring anyone who wants to spend some time with super cute bunnies. We booked online and arrived a few minutes before our time. We picked the last availability for the day, it was just us an one other group for that session. Apparently bunnies are most active from dusk and dawn so it was perfect because all the bunnies we saw were awake and active. There's also a cute store with bunny paraphernalia, everything from cute little pins to clothing and stuffed animals. The owner was super nice and knowledgeable about everything bunny related. You're asked to wash your hands prior to starting and are assigned with a bunny pen approx 15 mins each before switching over to the next pen. Each time the owner introduces the bunnies in the pen, their names and fun facts about them (breed, physical appearance, favorite snack). Also you are given some snack to feed them which was great. Overall it's a fun place to take kids and adults. read more

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while the idea of cuddle bunny is nice, this place does not seem to execute it very well. i came here with my 2 sisters (we are all adults) and none of us were very pleased with the experience. firstly, the bunnies had zero interest in us and were basically trying to sleep the whole time. we felt like we were bothering the poor things, half of them didn't even want to eat the snacks we were trying to give them. we spent 80% of our hour just sitting there. but BY FAR the worst part was that a kid in another group was tormenting the bunnies!! the main rule we were given was to not pick up the bunnies because it makes them anxious and we watched this kid pick up at least 2 of them. he was forcefully holding them down and chasing them in a very small enclosure. we were scared he was going to hurt one! we told the employee what we witnessed and they did absolutely nothing while the kid kept messing with the bunnies. it was heart breaking to witness. you would think the bunnies safety would be the top priority but i guess not. very disappointing experience, i don't recommend supporting them which is very unfortunate! read more

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Recently were going to board our rabbits there for an extended period of time. It's my fault for not doing a visit before hand, but as soon as we brought them in, and I saw the conditions they'd be living in, I removed them. While I admit the concept is amazing, and the upstairs is wonderful, once I saw the environment the rabbits were stored in, IN THE BASEMENT, I was mortified. I'm not sure the requirements needed to obtain a license to house living creatures in an establishment, but this place does the bare minimum to meet those requirements. They would have been stored on the ground of a cold damp basement with minimal protection from the cold basement floor. And in an establishment where they would have spent nights with no one there, I would have thought they would have at least been elevated to protect them from the possibility of rodents or flooding. If you're going to provide a service like that, to house living creatures, do better to modify the space to provide that service. Not just a thin blanket between the rabbit and the concrete, and jam packed next to one another. read more

Very calm and pleasant environment for hanging with adorable bunnies! Definitely a nice way to spend an afternoon.

We had a great time with the buns! When I told my teenage daughter about this place, she almost couldn't believe it was true, but she said it was better than she could have imagined. The bunnies all look well taken care of, not stressed, and the place is kept clean throughout. Our favorite bunny was Rex, followed by Pepe and the soft duo of Elsa and Anna. We had plenty of quality time with each of the bunnies and would definitely go again to hit a rotation of the other buns. Cute gift selection as well. read more

Cuddle Bunny was a fun place we had a lot of fun I got to pet this one big one and his name was Rex and I got a stuffed bunny that looks just like him but I definitely recommend go to cuddle bunny you should definitely take your family read more

Based on our experience, I would not recommend Cuddle Bunnies for families such as ours. We are a multiracial family with a six year old African American son. We went to Cuddle Bunnies with another multiracial family, also with a six year old child of color. For context, all other families present during our session were white. Our negative experience was particularly disappointing because our children were so excited to see the rabbits and participate in the "Reading with the Bunnies" activity hosted by Cuddle Bunnies, and because they were treated very differently from the other children. When we first arrived early, having reserved a 1:00 start time, we were nonetheless made to wait while two other groups, who arrived after we did, were allowed to enter. From the moment we were admitted to Cuddle Bunnies, we noticed that we were being watched closely by one of the employees, while the other groups were allowed to do as they pleased. For example, upon being directed to the first animal enclosure to read to the rabbits, we were told that it was the bunnies nap time and that we had to read quietly and not disturb them while they were sleeping. I also told my son not to touch the rabbits during their nap. We followed all instructions. However, a girl from one of the other groups was sticking her hands inside her enclosure to pet the sleeping rabbits. The employee supervising us saw this and said nothing, and the other group continued unsupervised. We were also told that the activities for the session we were attending were really intended for children five years old and under (the children in our group were six years old), even though no age restrictions were noted when making the reservations. After reading to the bunnies, the children were moved to a final enclosure where they could interact with one of the rabbits. They were told to shuffle their feet while walking and not to pick up the rabbit. They were also told to be gentle because the rabbit had been spayed. They were never told that they could not touch this rabbit. While I questioned the wisdom of bringing out a rabbit that was recovering from a procedure - the rabbit still had stitches - I trusted that the employees would not put the children or the animal in any danger. In fact, the children fed the rabbit without incident, once again with the employee standing close by and watching the two children in our group while children in other groups were allowed to interact with the rabbits unsupervised. When our children wanted to pet the rabbit, the employee modeled how to do so gently using two fingers. We appreciated this instruction, as we want the children to learn to respect animals; however, yet again, the children in the other groups were allowed to interact with the animals without employee supervision and to do as they pleased. My son touched the rabbit's leg to examine its nails and was immediately admonished not to pull the rabbit's leg. He in no way pulled on the rabbit's leg. The rabbit then rolled over on its back exposing its stomach and the children expressed delight, saying "Awe!!" My son and his friend reflexively reached over to attempt to pet the rabbit's stomach and were immediately told "That's it, you're done!" at which point we were told to leave the premises. We left immediately. After returning home, I emailed Barbara Burdick, the owner of Cuddle Bunnies, to complain about the treatment of my son and his friend, and also to express my concern that a rabbit in a medically fragile condition was being placed with small children. Ms. Burdick responded by acknowledging that her employee handled the situation poorly, but went on to accuse my son of mistreating the animals and failing to follow instructions. She also said that some of the other groups had complained to her that we were disruptive to their experience, even though her employees and the other visitors never mentioned this to us while we were there. Having now watched a taped segment for the ABC local news (https://abc.com/shows/localish/episode-guide/season-01/691-find-zen-relaxing-with-rabbits) and seen how young adult clients are allowed to crowd the rabbits and handle them, I can confidently say my son was extremely gentle with the animals. He is a gentle and kind boy, and it is hurtful to have him be accused of mistreating the animals when the young adults shown in the video crowding and handling the animals are lifted up as an advertisement for the business. At 6 years old, he followed all instructions given by the staff, was very gentle with the animals, and yet he and his friend were followed like criminals and then kicked out of the business. The children in the other groups did not receive the same level of scrutiny. Clearly, despite their good behavior, there was something different about my son and his friend that caused the staff to single these two children out. read more

This place is a great spot to visit! You can come and pet the bunnies for an hour and hang out. The bunnies are so sweet and friendly. It's a great place to take children. :) read more

Such a great place and made me so happy!!! I love bunnies and you can tell these people do too!! Great gifts for bunnies and bunny lovers!

We're so glad we came here! Our hour flew by, and we had a lot of fun meeting the different bunnies and learning about them. We're new to the bunny world and asked several questions, and the staff person was very friendly and knowledgeable. We got to pet the bunnies (a variety of breeds) and feed them some greens. As we were entering, a family was leaving, and one boy said, "That was totally worth it!" This place makes both kids and adults smile. We'll be back soon to meet the other group of bunnies! read more