{"id":21800,"date":"2026-08-18T15:47:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T15:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allpetskingdom.com\/?p=21800"},"modified":"2026-08-18T15:59:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T15:59:13","slug":"indoor-rabbit-habitat-setup-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allpetskingdom.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/18\/indoor-rabbit-habitat-setup-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Indoor Rabbit Habitat Setup: A Complete Beginner Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.rabbit-guide {\n    --rabbit-primary: #6547c7;\n    --rabbit-secondary: #8b6ce4;\n    --rabbit-green: #36a269;\n    --rabbit-light-green: #edf9f2;\n    --rabbit-orange: #f6a742;\n    --rabbit-red: #e95f63;\n    --rabbit-bg: #faf9ff;\n    --rabbit-text: #29263a;\n    --rabbit-muted: #68657a;\n    --rabbit-border: #ebe8f5;\n\n    max-width: 1100px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    color: var(--rabbit-text);\n    font-family: inherit;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n}\n\n.rabbit-guide * {\n    box-sizing: 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RABBIT CARE GUIDE<\/span>\n\n            <h1>How to Set Up the Perfect Indoor Rabbit Habitat<\/h1>\n\n            <p>\n                Think less \u201ctiny cage\u201d and more \u201cmini bunny apartment.\u201d\n                Here&#8217;s how to create a safe, comfortable and enriching indoor home\n                where your rabbit can hop, stretch, hide, forage and relax.\n            <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/header>\n\n\n    <!-- INTRO -->\n    <div class=\"rabbit-intro\">\n        <strong>\ud83c\udfe1 The golden rule:<\/strong>\n        A good indoor rabbit habitat should be a secure <em>home base<\/em>,\n        not a place where your rabbit is confined all day.\n        Rabbits need enough room to move comfortably as well as daily exercise,\n        enrichment, social interaction and routine health observation.\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <!-- TABLE OF CONTENTS -->\n    <nav class=\"rabbit-toc\" aria-label=\"Indoor rabbit habitat contents\">\n        <div class=\"rabbit-toc-title\">\ud83d\udc07 Jump to a section<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"rabbit-toc-grid\">\n            <a href=\"#rabbit-enclosure\">\u2192 Choose a roomy enclosure<\/a>\n            <a href=\"#rabbit-flooring\">\u2192 Comfortable flooring<\/a>\n            <a href=\"#rabbit-litter\">\u2192 Litter &amp; hay station<\/a>\n            <a href=\"#rabbit-food\">\u2192 Food &amp; water<\/a>\n            <a href=\"#rabbit-enrichment\">\u2192 Hideouts &amp; enrichment<\/a>\n            <a href=\"#rabbit-proof\">\u2192 Bunny-proofing<\/a>\n            <a href=\"#rabbit-cleaning\">\u2192 Cleaning &amp; health checks<\/a>\n            <a href=\"#rabbit-checklist\">\u2192 Habitat checklist<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/nav>\n\n\n    <!-- ENCLOSURE -->\n    <section id=\"rabbit-enclosure\" class=\"rabbit-section\">\n\n        <h2>1. Choose a Roomy Enclosure \ud83c\udfe0<\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"rabbit-section-grid\">\n\n            <div>\n                <p>\n                    An <strong>exercise pen<\/strong> is often much more flexible\n                    than a traditional small rabbit cage.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <p>\n                    Your rabbit should be able to stand upright comfortably,\n                    stretch out completely and move around the enclosure without\n                    constantly bumping into furniture, bowls or walls.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <p>\n                    Larger rabbits\u2014and especially bonded pairs\u2014will naturally\n                    require more space and additional resources.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"rabbit-tip\">\n                    <strong>\ud83d\udc30 Bunny test:<\/strong>\n                    Can your rabbit stand tall, flop completely on its side,\n                    turn around easily and make several hops?\n                    If not, it may be time for a bigger setup.\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"rabbit-image-wrap\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                    class=\"rabbit-image\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/d2f0ora2gkri0g.cloudfront.net\/6b\/88\/6b889472-b6f8-43ba-8671-8599b2173218.jpg\"\n                    alt=\"Spacious indoor rabbit habitat with exercise pen, hay, litter area and hideouts\"\n                    loading=\"lazy\"\n                    width=\"800\"\n                    height=\"600\">\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p>\n            Whenever possible, provide daily supervised access to a\n            <strong>bunny-proofed room or larger exercise space<\/strong>\n            in addition to the main enclosure.\n        <\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- FLOORING -->\n    <section id=\"rabbit-flooring\" class=\"rabbit-section\">\n\n        <h2>2. Give Those Paws Some Grip \ud83d\udc3e<\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            Smooth tile, laminate and hardwood may look great to us, but they\n            can feel like an ice rink to a rabbit.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"rabbit-feature-grid\">\n\n            <div class=\"rabbit-mini\">\n                <span class=\"emoji\">\ud83e\uddfa<\/span>\n                <strong>Washable Rugs<\/strong>\n                Easy to clean and comfortable for resting and hopping.\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"rabbit-mini\">\n                <span class=\"emoji\">\ud83e\udde9<\/span>\n                <strong>Non-Slip Mats<\/strong>\n                Useful for creating traction over slippery floors.\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"rabbit-mini\">\n                <span class=\"emoji\">\ud83d\udeab<\/span>\n                <strong>No Exposed Wire<\/strong>\n                Avoid exposed wire flooring as a permanent walking surface.\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p>\n            Whatever flooring you choose, watch your rabbit&#8217;s behavior.\n            A material that works perfectly for one rabbit may become a chew toy\n            for another.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"rabbit-warning\">\n            <strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Chewer alert:<\/strong>\n            If your rabbit begins tearing pieces off a mat or swallowing material,\n            remove it and switch to a safer alternative.\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- LITTER -->\n    <section id=\"rabbit-litter\" class=\"rabbit-section\">\n\n        <h2>3. Build the Ultimate Litter + Hay Station \ud83c\udf3e<\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"rabbit-section-grid\">\n\n            <div class=\"rabbit-image-wrap\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                    class=\"rabbit-image\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/65ac734d2f6ee568582809dc\/0717f5c8-27ff-4f25-8810-024af88f5182\/1000008007.jpg\"\n                    alt=\"Indoor rabbit exercise pen with litter tray, hay area, rug and enrichment\"\n                    loading=\"lazy\"\n                    width=\"800\"\n                    height=\"600\">\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div>\n                <p>\n                    Place a <strong>large litter box<\/strong> where your rabbit\n                    naturally prefers to toilet.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <p>\n                    Rabbit-safe paper-based litter or another litter recommended\n                    by a rabbit-experienced veterinarian is generally a more\n                    suitable choice than strongly scented or clumping cat litter.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <h3>\ud83c\udf3e The clever part: add hay<\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    Place plenty of grass hay <strong>inside or immediately beside\n                    the litter box<\/strong>. Many rabbits enjoy eating hay while\n                    using their litter area.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"rabbit-tip\">\n                    <strong>Hay rule:<\/strong>\n                    Keep appropriate grass hay readily available unless your\n                    veterinarian has specifically advised otherwise.\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- FOOD -->\n    <section id=\"rabbit-food\" class=\"rabbit-section\">\n\n        <h2>4. Create a Rabbit Caf\u00e9 \ud83e\udd6c\ud83d\udca7<\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            Your bunny doesn&#8217;t need table service\u2014but a thoughtfully arranged\n            feeding station makes daily care easier.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"rabbit-feature-grid\">\n\n            <div class=\"rabbit-card\">\n                <div class=\"rabbit-card-icon\">\ud83d\udca7<\/div>\n\n                <h3>Water Bowl<\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    A heavy ceramic water bowl is easy to drink from and difficult\n                    to knock over.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"rabbit-card\">\n                <div class=\"rabbit-card-icon\">\ud83c\udf3e<\/div>\n\n                <h3>Grass Hay<\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    Hay should form the foundation of an appropriate adult rabbit\n                    diet, with individual needs discussed with your veterinarian.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"rabbit-card\">\n                <div class=\"rabbit-card-icon\">\ud83e\udd6c<\/div>\n\n                <h3>Greens &amp; Pellets<\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    Leafy greens and measured rabbit-appropriate pellets can be\n                    selected according to your rabbit&#8217;s age, size and health needs.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"rabbit-tip\">\n            <strong>\ud83d\udca1 Simple habit:<\/strong>\n            Refresh drinking water every day and regularly wash bowls to prevent\n            residue from building up.\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p>\n            Make major dietary changes gradually rather than suddenly.\n            Young, senior or medically complicated rabbits may have different\n            nutritional requirements.\n        <\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- ENRICHMENT -->\n    <section id=\"rabbit-enrichment\" class=\"rabbit-section\">\n\n        <h2>5. Add Hideouts, Tunnels &amp; Bunny Entertainment \ud83c\udfae<\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            A rabbit habitat shouldn&#8217;t just contain necessities.\n            It should give your rabbit opportunities to explore, hide, chew,\n            dig and forage.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"rabbit-section-grid\">\n\n            <div>\n                <h3>\ud83d\udd73\ufe0f Start with a safe hideout<\/h3>\n\n                <p>\n                    Provide at least one comfortable hiding place.\n                    A hide with <strong>two exits<\/strong> is especially useful\n                    because your rabbit can enter and leave without feeling trapped.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <h3>Fun enrichment ideas<\/h3>\n\n                <ul>\n                    <li>\ud83d\udce6 Cardboard boxes<\/li>\n                    <li>\ud83d\ude87 Rabbit-safe tunnels<\/li>\n                    <li>\ud83c\udf3f Untreated willow toys<\/li>\n                    <li>\u26cf\ufe0f Digging boxes<\/li>\n                    <li>\ud83e\udde0 Food-foraging games<\/li>\n                    <li>\ud83e\udeb5 Safe chew materials<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n\n                <p>\n                    Rotate activities occasionally so the environment stays\n                    interesting.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"rabbit-image-wrap\">\n\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                    class=\"rabbit-image\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/willowandhare.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/5B1ADBDE-5556-41EF-839F-F00254371D33.jpg?v=1752866404&#038;width=1946\"\n                    alt=\"Pet rabbit relaxing inside a cardboard enrichment tunnel\"\n                    loading=\"lazy\"\n                    width=\"800\"\n                    height=\"600\">\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"rabbit-tip\">\n            <strong>\ud83d\udc07 Two rabbits?<\/strong>\n            Bonded rabbits should have enough resting areas, hiding places,\n            food access and other resources so they don&#8217;t have to compete\n            for everything.\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- BUNNY PROOF -->\n    <section id=\"rabbit-proof\" class=\"rabbit-section\">\n\n        <h2>6. Bunny-Proof Like Your Cables Depend on It \u26a1<\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            Because, frankly, they probably do.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            Rabbits are curious animals and chewing is natural behavior.\n            Before allowing free exercise around the home, look at the room\n            from approximately rabbit height.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"rabbit-proof\">\n\n            <div>\n                <span>\ud83d\udd0c<\/span>\n                <strong>Cover electrical cords<\/strong><br>\n                Protect them completely or move them out of reach.\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div>\n                <span>\ud83d\udecb\ufe0f<\/span>\n                <strong>Block dangerous gaps<\/strong><br>\n                Prevent access behind appliances and inside reclining furniture.\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div>\n                <span>\ud83c\udf31<\/span>\n                <strong>Remove hazards<\/strong><br>\n                Keep unsafe plants, cleaners, medicines and small objects away.\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div>\n                <span>\ud83e\udeb5<\/span>\n                <strong>Protect furniture<\/strong><br>\n                Use suitable barriers around baseboards and tempting furniture.\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div>\n                <span>\ud83d\udc15<\/span>\n                <strong>Manage other pets<\/strong><br>\n                Don&#8217;t assume dogs, cats and rabbits can safely interact unsupervised.\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div>\n                <span>\ud83d\udeaa<\/span>\n                <strong>Secure escape routes<\/strong><br>\n                Check gates, doors and pen panels for places a determined bunny\n                could squeeze through.\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- CLEANING -->\n    <section id=\"rabbit-cleaning\" class=\"rabbit-section\">\n\n        <h2>7. Keep the Bunny Apartment Fresh \ud83e\uddf9<\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            A little daily maintenance is easier than letting everything pile up.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"rabbit-feature-grid\">\n\n            <div class=\"rabbit-mini\">\n                <span class=\"emoji\">\ud83d\uddd1\ufe0f<\/span>\n                <strong>Spot Clean<\/strong>\n                Remove soiled litter, wet areas and damp or dirty hay.\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"rabbit-mini\">\n                <span class=\"emoji\">\ud83e\udee7<\/span>\n                <strong>Wash Bowls<\/strong>\n                Keep food and drinking dishes clean and refreshed.\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"rabbit-mini\">\n                <span class=\"emoji\">\ud83d\udc40<\/span>\n                <strong>Observe<\/strong>\n                Pay attention to appetite, droppings, movement and behavior.\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p>\n            Schedule deeper cleaning according to the size of the enclosure,\n            number of rabbits and litter setup. Use rabbit-appropriate cleaning\n            products and rinse surfaces well.\n        <\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- CHECKLIST -->\n    <section id=\"rabbit-checklist\" class=\"rabbit-checklist rabbit-section\">\n\n        <h2>\ud83d\udc30 Interactive Indoor Rabbit Habitat Checklist<\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            Building your bunny&#8217;s home? Click each item as you complete it.\n        <\/p>\n\n\n        <label class=\"rabbit-check-item\">\n            <input type=\"checkbox\">\n            <span>Large exercise pen or safely bunny-proofed room<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n\n\n        <label class=\"rabbit-check-item\">\n            <input type=\"checkbox\">\n            <span>Non-slip, washable flooring<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n\n\n        <label class=\"rabbit-check-item\">\n            <input type=\"checkbox\">\n            <span>Large litter box<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n\n\n        <label class=\"rabbit-check-item\">\n            <input type=\"checkbox\">\n            <span>Rabbit-appropriate litter<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n\n\n        <label class=\"rabbit-check-item\">\n            <input type=\"checkbox\">\n            <span>Plenty of grass hay and an easy-to-reach hay station<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n\n\n        <label class=\"rabbit-check-item\">\n            <input type=\"checkbox\">\n            <span>Heavy water bowl<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n\n\n        <label class=\"rabbit-check-item\">\n            <input type=\"checkbox\">\n            <span>Rabbit food dish<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n\n\n        <label class=\"rabbit-check-item\">\n            <input type=\"checkbox\">\n            <span>At least one comfortable hide with two exits<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n\n\n        <label class=\"rabbit-check-item\">\n            <input type=\"checkbox\">\n            <span>Chewing, foraging, tunnel and digging enrichment<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n\n\n        <label class=\"rabbit-check-item\">\n            <input type=\"checkbox\">\n            <span>Electrical cord covers and sturdy barriers<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n\n\n        <label class=\"rabbit-check-item\">\n            <input type=\"checkbox\">\n            <span>Secure rabbit carrier for travel and veterinary visits<\/span>\n        <\/label>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- HEALTH -->\n    <section class=\"rabbit-health\">\n\n        <h2>\ud83d\ude91 Know When Something Isn&#8217;t Right<\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n            Rabbits can be very good at hiding signs of illness,\n            which makes everyday observation especially important.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n            Seek prompt advice from a rabbit-experienced veterinarian if you\n            notice a significant or sudden change, especially:\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"rabbit-health-signs\">\n\n            <div>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Marked reduction or loss of appetite<\/div>\n\n            <div>\ud83d\udca9 Significantly fewer or no droppings<\/div>\n\n            <div>\ud83d\ude34 Unusual weakness or lethargy<\/div>\n\n            <div>\ud83e\udec1 Difficulty breathing<\/div>\n\n            <div>\ud83d\ude23 Obvious signs of pain or distress<\/div>\n\n            <div>\ud83d\udc07 Sudden major behavior changes<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:0;\">\n            When in doubt, contact a rabbit-experienced veterinary professional\n            rather than waiting for symptoms to become severe.\n        <\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- FAQ -->\n    <section class=\"rabbit-faq\">\n\n        <h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Indoor Rabbit Habitats<\/h2>\n\n\n        <details>\n            <summary>Can a rabbit live in a cage all day?<\/summary>\n\n            <p>\n                A small traditional cage generally doesn&#8217;t provide enough room\n                for normal movement and enrichment as a rabbit&#8217;s entire living\n                environment. A larger pen, bunny-proofed room or similarly\n                spacious setup provides much more opportunity to move, stretch\n                and explore.\n            <\/p>\n        <\/details>\n\n\n        <details>\n            <summary>What is the best flooring for an indoor rabbit?<\/summary>\n\n            <p>\n                Look for a comfortable, non-slip surface such as a suitable\n                washable rug or mat. Avoid exposed wire flooring and monitor\n                any material your rabbit may chew or ingest.\n            <\/p>\n        <\/details>\n\n\n        <details>\n            <summary>Where should I put my rabbit&#8217;s hay?<\/summary>\n\n            <p>\n                A convenient setup is to place hay in or directly beside the\n                litter area. This keeps hay easily accessible and works well\n                with the habits of many rabbits.\n            <\/p>\n        <\/details>\n\n\n        <details>\n            <summary>Should rabbits drink from a bowl or bottle?<\/summary>\n\n            <p>\n                A sturdy ceramic bowl provides easy access to water and is hard\n                to tip over. Some households also keep a bottle as an additional\n                water source or backup.\n            <\/p>\n        <\/details>\n\n\n        <details>\n            <summary>What toys can I put in a rabbit enclosure?<\/summary>\n\n            <p>\n                Cardboard boxes, tunnels, suitable untreated willow items,\n                digging activities and forage-based toys can encourage natural\n                behaviors. Always watch how your individual rabbit interacts\n                with each item.\n            <\/p>\n        <\/details>\n\n\n        <details>\n            <summary>How often should I clean an indoor rabbit habitat?<\/summary>\n\n            <p>\n                Spot cleaning is useful every day, especially around the litter\n                area, water and hay. More thorough cleaning can be performed\n                periodically depending on the size and design of the habitat.\n            <\/p>\n        <\/details>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <!-- END -->\n    <div class=\"rabbit-bottom\">\n\n        <div class=\"rabbit-big\">\ud83d\udc07<\/div>\n\n        <h2 style=\"margin:5px 0 10px;\">\n            Happy Home, Happy Bunny\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n            The best rabbit habitat combines <strong>space, safety,\n            comfort and enrichment<\/strong>.\n            Give your rabbit a secure home base, plenty to explore and\n            daily attention\u2014and you&#8217;ll have one seriously spoiled bunny.\n        <\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Build a safe indoor rabbit habitat with roomy housing, non-slip flooring, litter and hay stations, hideouts, enrichment and bunny-proofing tips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21803,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[65],"class_list":["post-21800","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rabbits","tag-indoor-rabbit-habitatrabbit-enclosure-setupbunny-suppliesrabbit-litter-boxrabbit-enrichment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/allpetskingdom.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21800","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/allpetskingdom.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/allpetskingdom.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allpetskingdom.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allpetskingdom.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21800"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/allpetskingdom.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21800\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21804,"href":"https:\/\/allpetskingdom.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21800\/revisions\/21804"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allpetskingdom.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21803"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/allpetskingdom.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21800"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allpetskingdom.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21800"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allpetskingdom.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21800"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}