Animal Rescue (10 - 14 years) Spring

Let’s meet an RSPCA Inspector and discover how our animal police work within the laws to help animals and their owners. Interact with our friendly pets and farm animals to discover how their lives changed thanks to RSPCA staff and volunteers.

*This program is available to participants aged 10-14 years.

What you will learn

• Try your hand at solving simulated rescue cases based on real life animal neglect scenarios

What you will get

• Certificate of attendance and mini gift bag!

What to bring

• Lunch, snack and a drink bottle

What to wear

• Closed in shoes for admittance into the barn

• Weather appropriate clothing

• A sun hat for outdoor activities

NB: All programs are delivered and facilitated by qualified staff and do not require that parents/guardians stay during the session.  If you feel that your child needs additional support, please discuss with a member of our team.  

Sessions may include the following activities:

• A visit to the RSPCA education barn

• Tour the RSPCA adoptions centre to see the animals awaiting new forever homes

• Opportunities to make enrichment items for animals

• Meeting an education dog

• Viewing of animal videos at lunchtime.

Please note that not all activities involve animals.  RSPCA’s education animals are carefully selected for their suitability for education programs and are given choice and control throughout all interactions with visitors. This framework aims to ensure that interactions are a safe and a positive experience for them.

DISCLAIMER

Participants may be involved in a range of hands-on activities during training. While the RSPCA takes all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of participants, all participants engage with these activities at their own risk.

By enrolling in these programs you acknowledge that you understand this disclaimer and release RSPCA (Victoria) and its employees, agents, volunteers and contractors from any liability whatsoever, to the extent permitted by law.