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Aha Wildlife Bakery

Wildlife themed bakery shop - bakes delicious animal-shaped bread and cookies fresh on the market. Try a kiwi, have a whale - and enjoy the artwork on the walls!

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Address: 100 Oxford Terrace
Getting there: Inside Riverside Market
Hours: Daily 7AM-6PM
Price: $10
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