Café & Cuddles

Looking for a fun and unique way to spend your Sunday?

Join Once in a Wild for Café & Cuddles at Refuge Coffee + Beer Garden, a family-friendly event where amazing animals, great drinks, good food, and weekend fun all come together in one place.

This is more than just a day at the coffee shop. It’s a chance for kids, parents, families, couples, animal lovers, and friends to enjoy a memorable experience with live animals in a relaxed setting. Throughout the event, our zookeepers will be on site sharing fun animal facts, guiding safe interactions, and helping guests enjoy up-close encounters with some of the incredible animals in the Once in a Wild family.

You may meet giant rabbits, tortoises, reptiles, guinea pigs, and other fascinating animals while enjoying coffee, craft beer, wine, and food. With vendors, kids activities, and a welcoming atmosphere for all ages, Café & Cuddles is the perfect mix of weekend outing, animal experience, and casual hangout.

Whether you’re planning a family day, a fun date, or just looking for something different to do in San Antonio, Café & Cuddles offers a wild and memorable experience you won’t want to miss. Open to the public and animal encounter tickets are available for guests who want the full Café & Cuddles experience with Once in a Wild. Tickets help support the animals and our zookeepers.

What to expect:

• Live animal experiences with Once in a Wild
• Friendly zookeepers sharing fun facts and guiding interactions
• A fun, relaxed atmosphere for families, couples, and animal lovers
• Coffee, craft beer, wine, and food from Refuge
• Vendors and kids activities
• A unique Sunday outing in San Antonio

Stop by anytime between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM and enjoy an unforgettable Café & Cuddles experience.