Animal Behaviour Detectives (7 - 12 years)

Do you feel like you were born to talk to the animals?  Let us translate!

Did you know that not all wags are happy?  When is roll over an invitation for a tummy scratch? Find out how roosters are the rizzlers in the chicken coop. Everything you have wanted to know about the language of our furry and feathered friends at RSPCA.

*This program is available to participants aged 7 – 12 years.

What you will learn

• During this session you will learn about the language of dogs, cats, chickens and even guinea pigs!

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.