Animals

Have you ever wanted to learn some metal craft and create a gorgeous decorative item or gift in the process?

In this class you’ll learn the basics of working with metal. You’ll design, cut, assemble and personalise your own copper fox, perfect for decoration or as a gift.

The world needs bees. They are vital for pollinating flowers and crops (as well as providing us with delicious honey), but today they face a number of threats.

Meet the bees, learn about them and their behaviour, and explore what is involved in keeping bees in suburban Melbourne.

Why do some dogs tilt their heads when we talk to them? What’s that constant sniffing all about? Why does my dog yawn when I take its photo? Why do some dogs just not get along?

Dogs and humans have been living and working together for thousands of years. The relationships we build with dogs can be hugely beneficial to the wellbeing of both species. It can also be a source of stress, frustration and misunderstanding. Dogs are everywhere and we often think if something is familiar we must inherently understand it. This workshop will examine the myths around dog behaviour and teach you to see things from a canine point of view. It’s a fascinating world of scents, tail wags, woofs and play.

Have you ever come a native animal that seemed to have gotten into trouble and wondered how to help? If so, you’ve come to the right place! The good news is, you don’t necessarily have to be an experienced rescuer or take a complicated course to start helping the creatures around you.

Have you ever come a native animal that seemed to have gotten into trouble and wondered how to help? If so, you’ve come to the right place! The good news is, you don’t necessarily have to be an experienced rescuer or take a complicated course to start helping the creatures around you.

Why do some dogs tilt their heads when we talk to them? What’s that constant sniffing all about? Why does my dog yawn when I take its photo? Why do some dogs just not get along?

Dogs and humans have been living and working together for thousands of years. The relationships we build with dogs can be hugely beneficial to the wellbeing of both species. It can also be a source of stress, frustration and misunderstanding. Dogs are everywhere and we often think if something is familiar we must inherently understand it. This workshop will examine the myths around dog behaviour and teach you to see things from a canine point of view. It’s a fascinating world of scents, tail wags, woofs and play.

Why do some dogs tilt their heads when we talk to them? What’s that constant sniffing all about? Why does my dog yawn when I take its photo? Why do some dogs just not get along?

Dogs and humans have been living and working together for thousands of years. The relationships we build with dogs can be hugely beneficial to the wellbeing of both species. It can also be a source of stress, frustration and misunderstanding. Dogs are everywhere and we often think if something is familiar we must inherently understand it. This workshop will examine the myths around dog behaviour and teach you to see things from a canine point of view. It’s a fascinating world of scents, tail wags, woofs and play.

Why do some dogs tilt their heads when we talk to them? What’s that constant sniffing all about? Why does my dog yawn when I take its photo? Why do some dogs just not get along?

Dogs and humans have been living and working together for thousands of years. The relationships we build with dogs can be hugely beneficial to the wellbeing of both species. It can also be a source of stress, frustration and misunderstanding. Dogs are everywhere and we often think if something is familiar we must inherently understand it. This workshop will examine the myths around dog behaviour and teach you to see things from a canine point of view. It’s a fascinating world of scents, tail wags, woofs and play.

Australian animals are known for their unusual nature and eccentricity. But did you know that this extends to their reproductive habits too?

Research has revealed just how extraordinary the sex lives of many Australian species are. Come along, and we promise that you’ll never look at an echidna the same way.

The world needs bees. They are vital for pollinating flowers and crops (as well as providing us with delicious honey), but today they face a number of threats.

Meet the bees, learn about them and their behaviour, and explore what is involved in keeping bees in suburban Melbourne.