Rabbit Revelry

We’ve got bunnies on the brain! Easter is significant for many reasons, but for many L.A. kids, the ubiquitous rabbit is as universal as it gets. In fact, it wouldn’t be Easter as we know it without the Easter bunny. Unfortunately, it takes a strong parent to recognize the pros, and more importantly, the cons of a spontaneous bunny purchase for the kid who deserves a fuzzy pet. Abandoned pet bunnies and the existence of no-kill rabbit shelters are testaments to this. Yet we know that even those who totally understand what we’re saying can’t deny a fluffy little cottontail! Never fear, for here are some options for an all-ages bunny fix that’ll be a win-win situation for everyone involved. Enjoy.

The Bunny Museum

Hop on over to The Bunny Museum–which is actually a private home that’s open to the public–filled with not 100, not 200, but 24,632 bunny items for your enjoyment! Seven live and free-roaming bunny pets reside there too and might just greet you when you arrive. Veggie presents for the pet bunnies are encouraged, but no carrots. (Go figure!) The museum is free but you’ll need to make a reservation. (MORE)

Rabbit Season at the Aero Theatre

American Cinematheque is celebrating spring with Rabbit Season at the Aero Theatre! A rabbit-filled matinee of family-friendly classic Warner Bros. shorts starring Bugs Bunny himself includes “Duck! Rabbit! Duck!,” “Devil May Hare,” “Rabbit of Seville,” “Operation: Rabbit,” “Bedevilled Rabbit,” “Rabbit Hood,” “Duck Dodgers,” “My Bunny Lies Over the Sea,” “Bugsy and Mugsy,” “Really Scent,” “Forward March Hare” and “Hare Lift.” Don’t miss an opportunity to share these cartoons with your family in 35mm on the big screen! An added treat for the kids: an egg hunt that’ll take place as part of the event. (MORE)

Zooh Corner Rabbit Rescue

It’s nice to know that every creature has its guardian. For rabbits, Zooh Corner Rabbit Rescue has been playing the part since 1993 by being a no-kill rabbit welfare organization. Based in the City of San Gabriel, Zooh Corner rescues, treats, spays/neuters and places as house pets rabbits that have been abused, neglected, injured or abandoned. So if your family is ready for the responsibility, adopt a bunny from Zooh Corner then learn with your kids at the free rabbit classes they’ll offer this spring at the San Gabriel Humane Society. You’ll learn what the best diet is for your pet rabbit, how to brush and groom your rabbit, how to trim his nails, the proper brushes, how to look for signs of illness and a rabbit vet, because not all vets treat rabbits.

For older kids, instill the value of volunteerism and charity by bringing a bag of fresh produce to the bunnies, volunteering to help love and groom the rabbits, helping with cage cleaning, becoming an education volunteer, donating items such as litter; cages and hutches; litter boxes and toys or donating money to help with health care and administrative costs to run Zooh Corner Rabbit Rescue. (MORE)

Big Bunny’s Spring Fling at the L.A. Zoo

An L.A. annual staple, no bunny list is complete without Big Bunny’s Spring Fling at the L.A. Zoo. Rabbits (like their reindeer cousins) don’t normally live at the zoo and make special appearances only once a year. Big Bunny’s Spring Fling will allow children of all ages to pet live bunnies in the Egg Patch under supervision by the bunnies’ caretakers. Free bunny ears arts and crafts, face painting and carrot seed planting await your kids.  (MORE)