New Ways to Enjoy the Animals — Workshops
Touch & Learn Family Workshops
Hands-on animal fun for families this December!
Where :
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OSGOODE at 5721 Osgoode Main St.
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NEPEAN at 7 Rossland Ave.
Length: 90 minutes
Perfect for: Families (ages 5+). Children must attend with an adult.
Cost: $19.50 per ticket (HST included) · Family 4-Pack: $70
When:
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Saturday January 18th 2026 (Osgoode)
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Saturday January 24th 2026 (Nepean)
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Monday February 16th 2026 FAMILY DAY (Nepean)
What to Expect at a Touch & Learn Workshop?
Each 90-minute workshop includes:
✨ 30-Minute Hands-On Animal Show
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Meet amazing animals up close
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Fun facts and interactive demonstrations
✨ Rotations Through 4 Activity Stations
After the show, families break into small groups and rotate through:
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2 Animal Interaction Pens
Sit on the floor with the animals — cuddle, brush, feed, and play!
(Participants must be able to get on and off the floor.) -
2 Activity Stations
Enrichment + Craft Station — build simple enrichment items
Science & Discovery Station — fun animal-themed games
These workshops are designed to be engaging, hands-on, and perfect for curious kids and families wanting more cuddle time with the animals.
Workshop Themes
We are offering two rotation themes for December:
Theme 1: Bunnies and Friends
Bunnies · Guinea Pigs · Skinny Pigs · Tortoises
A warm and fuzzy workshop full of gentle animals and cozy cuddle sessions.
Theme 2: Chinchillas, Ferrets & Bearded Dragons
Soft, silly and scaly! This workshop highlights some of our most playful and fascinating animals.