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The salon itself - while too clean for a place handling rhinos - is warm and welcoming.
Developer: cutedressup.com
Dressup
Simulation
Kids
Pet
- 4.6
- Score
If you've ever wondered what it's like to give a lion a bubble bath or brush a monkey's fur while it throws bananas at your face, Wild Animal Care And Salon might be the most unexpectedly delightful (and slightly chaotic) game you'll play this week. I loaded it up expecting something simple - maybe a few hairbrush clicks and a quick feeding session. What I got instead was a full-time jungle internship where I was somehow the only staff member, the head stylist, and the snack distributor - all at once. From the moment I met my first muddy elephant patient, I knew I was in for a wild ride. Each animal you unlock has its own tiny, adorable meltdown waiting to happen. You might start with a cute leopard cub who needs a flea treatment, only to be thrown into a session with a panda that insists on being pampered before eating a single bamboo stick. The tasks are interactive and varied - cleaning, trimming fur, applying medicine, feeding snacks, and even dressing them up afterward in tiny hats and sunglasses that absolutely no animal in the real world would tolerate. But that's what makes it fun. You're not just ticking boxes - you're actively caring for each animal in a way that feels personal. When the sick hippo finally stops sneezing, or the grumpy tiger starts purring after a grooming session, it's oddly satisfying. What really charmed me, though, is how much personality the game manages to give these digital creatures. The animations are expressive, the sound effects are playful, and the salon itself - while slightly too clean for a place handling rhinos - is warm and welcoming. There's no pressure, no time limits, just you and your furry, feathery, occasionally muddy clients. It's the kind of game that doesn't ask much from you, but gives back a lot of heart. Whether you're here for a relaxing experience or just want to see what a crocodile looks like in sunglasses (spoiler: majestic), Wild Animal Care And Salon delivers a sweet, imaginative escape. Just be warned - you might find yourself talking to the screen like, "Alright, Mr. Giraffe, hold still while I polish your hooves."
