We Love Small Pets (7 - 12 years) Winter

Rabbits and guinea pigs are a popular family pets with many special care needs. Come and meet our resident small animals, including our longest serving education animal, Honey Bun and her bunny besties.  Discover their favourite foods, common dangers and make some fun DIY games for our tiniest residents.

Pip and Plum, the gorgeous guinea pigs can’t wait to introduce you to their little herd.  You’ll learn all the tips you need to know about taking care of these little cuties to give them the happiest and healthiest lives possible.

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

What you will learn

·       Learn about RSPCA Victoria as a not for profit charity organisation

·       Meet out gorgeous guinea pigs and beautiful bunnies

·       Learn all about what small pets need to be happy and healthy

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

• 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.