Pet Care Programs

Animals on the Move has extended the range of pets being offered for Pet Care Programs.

Investigate, explore and learn how to care for your very own pets. Not only do we offer the cute and cuddly bunnies, guinea pigs and chicks, but we now have introduced some very special friends, many who live in our own backyards.
Each pet comes with all equipment needed to take care of it and care instructions are emailed prior to the pet arriving.
Learn about some of the amazing native animals that live so close by, but because of their excellent camouflaged go unnoticed.
Some are fast disappearing – learn why.

An interactive encounter | TOUCH, FEED and LEARN

We offer children a chance to touch, feed, cuddle and see the animals in an interactive environment.

Bookings can be made by calling the office at the farm.  Phone 1300 760 354
$100 Deposit must be made at the time of booking

Rabbits

Rabbits are wonderful pets—for the right people and have strikingly distinctive personalities. They can be as playful and silly as puppies or kittens, as independent and fascinating as cats, or as loyal and openly affectionate as dogs.

1 week program

$220

$55 each
additional week

Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pigs make great pets. They are actually a species of rodent and they have different personalities and are very vocal. They are fun to play with and very entertaining.

1 week program

$220

$55 each
additional week

Baby Chicks

Baby Chickens with their sweet little ‘peeps’ and ‘cheeps’ and their funny little beaks and twiggy legs, they are a delight to watch and raise as backyard pets. To help regulate their body temperature you will need access to a power point for heat.

1 week program

$220

$55 each
additional week

Ducklings

Ducklings are covered with a soft, fuzzy layer, called down. For the first few weeks of their lives, ducklings have only their down feathers. Duck feathers are essential to body temperature regulation so you will need access to a power point for heat.

1 week program
(available late Spring only)

$220

$55 each
additional week

Spiny Leaf Insect

Spiny Leaf Insects look and move like leaves and eat leaves. They also eat their moulted skin. They can regenerate limbs, and females can reproduce without a male.

1 week Care

$220

$55 each
additional week

Stick Insects

Love Bugs? You’ll love these amazing Stick Insects then. Did you know they are the longest insect in the world and if you look carefully you might even find one in your backyard?

1 week Care

$220

$55 each
additional week

Frogs

Frogs are fascinating!  Not only can frogs breathe underwater, they can drink through their skin and taste food with their eyeballs!

 

1 week Care

$220

$55 each
additional week

Zebra Finches

Zebra Finches are tiny birds with tiny voices, great for those who want a pet bird but live in an apartment. Their soft sweet sounds can be very soothing.

1 week Care

$220

$55 each
additional week

Mitchell's Hopping Mouse

Looking for something furry but fascinating. Try out the Mitchell’s Hopping Mouse. Small rodents with big feet and even bigger personalities.

1 week Care

$286

$55 each
additional week

Recommended Age: Suitable for all ages

Location: We bring the animals to you

What to expect from a Pet Care Program

We bring out a home for your Pet that is purpose built to maintain a healthy environment for them.

Each pet comes with all equipment and food needed to take care of it and care instructions are emailed prior to the pet arriving.

 

Pet Care and Early Learning

Our focus on Science Foundations & complimenting the Australia School Curriculum.

Pet Care Objective:
To introduce children to pets different needs as they grow and the responsibilities required to care for a pet on a daily basis.

Children learn the daily responsabilities of pet ownership and how to meet the needs of the animal including; maintaining a clean environment, provide an accurate amount of feed and socially interacting with the animals on a daily basis.

Children can explore and observe the rabbits, guinea pigs and other pets using their senses.
Children can observe the way the animals move and hop around, depending on their stage of development, size and shape.
Children develop an understanding of the daily needs of an animal for its survival. They care for the rabbits and provide a suitable environment for them to thrive in.
What age group best suits the Pet Care program

Preschool, Kindergarten, Child Care & Primary School Education from Foundation to Year 6. But, the information & interaction can be enjoyed by all ages.

Please remember when you are planning your event we require:
  1. Close access to set-up area (no more than 30m distance from our vehicle)
  2. Clear access from our vehicle to set-up area (no obstacles, stairs, lifts, steep slopes, etc)
  3. For safety reasons we appreciate assistance in keeping curious onlookers at a safe distance until set-up is complete.
  4. Access to water for the animals.
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