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A baby raccoon to stroke while you sip your skinny latte? Or a snake to coil around you after your cappuccino? Forget dog or cat cafes, Shanghai’s animal cafe scene has expanded to include a wider — and more exotic — kingdom. There are dozens of animal cafes in the city, with visitors helping to drive the craze by posing for photos with the creatures and sharing them on social media. Continue reading “From raccoons to snakes: Shanghai animal cafes expand to exotics”


