Some students use fitness as a form of stress relief during exam season, while others find going out with friends equally as effective. However, have you ever tried beating the dreaded exam stress through interaction with cats? In particular, in cat café’s. A fairly new craze that has hit the nation, cat café’s are THE place for cat lovers; drink some coffee, play with some feline fuzzies, what better way is there to take your mind off of that upcoming exam?

There are multiple ways that engaging with animals, such as cats can ease your stress. For example, spending around 15 to 30 minutes interacting with a cat can calm nerves and boost your mood. Through positive interaction, your body releases serotonin which enhances feelings of well-being and relaxation in both you and the cat. Want to get your relaxation on with some furry friends? Check out these top Cat Cafés and prepare for some ‘paw-sitive’ feelings!

Catmosphere Sydney

Catmosphere is Australia’s first space themed cat café which houses a regular café area and two separate cat rooms. Although reservations are required to visit the cats, there are also tonnes of fun activities you can book in for including cat yoga! This event consists of a 45 minute yoga session - with cats - followed by 15 minutes of kitty cuddle time, book me a spot now please!

Cat Cuddle Café Brisbane

Cat Cuddle Café has created the purr-fect environment for you to enjoy and interact with cats. If you’re looking to step out of the study zone for an hour, this is the place to go. Be sure to book your place for the furry fun. All cats are up for adoption too and proceeds from your purchases goes to Pussies Galore Rescue - talk about a feel good moment.

The Cat Café Purrth

The Cat Café Purrth is the first cat café to open in Western Australia, all cats are rescued from their partners at Cat Haven and all proceeds go towards funding animal welfare in Australia. Access to relax with the cats are ticketed, although you still go in for a coffee and watch the cats via a glass wall. If you’re looking for a touch of human happiness during your exam period, hitting up the Cat Café is definitely the way to go.