Love animals? Looking for a fun and interactive hands-on animal experience?
Pop by one of our drop-in sessions and meet our wonderful team of rescued animal friends. Come and meet all things furry, fluffy, feathered, slithery, scaled, slimy and more up close and personal! Visiting us for a drop-in visit? Make sure to check the location you have registered for. Toronto drop-in programs are offered at our mid-town Toronto location – 94 Laird Drive, Unit 200, Toronto Beaches – 2298 Queen Street East. OTTAWA DROP IN – Click here for more info
Upcoming Toronto Drop-in Hours: Join us for a visit and play with the animals! Children can drop in for some hands-on animal time with all things fuzzy, furry, slimy and scaly. Drop-In– available for children of all ages to attend with a caregiver. Each participant (all children and adults attending) must have their own ticket.
COST: $8.50 + HST per attendee. Registration must be done online in advance.
CLICK HERE to purchase a Drop-In Ticket!
To register, you will need to set up an online account and register your child for the event. An adult must accompany all children. Each participant must have purchased their own ticket in advance online.
UPCOMING TORONTO DROP-IN EVENTS:
Midtown Toronto – 94 Laird Drive – Saturday, December 20 – 11:30am – 12:30pm – Open to children of all ages, accompanied by a caregiver. All participants require a ticket – $8.50 + HST per ticket. Theme: Where do I live? Step into the world of animals with your child for an interactive adventure all about habitats! Together, you’ll meet fascinating creatures while exploring the unique places they call home. From cozy burrows and forest floors to warm deserts and leafy treetops, each animal has a special environment that helps it survive and thrive. Through hands-on encounters, your family will discover how animals adapt to their homes and what makes each habitat so important.
BEACHES – Toronto – 2298 Queen Street East – Wednesday, December 24 – 10am – 11am – Open to children of all ages, accompanied by a caregiver. All participants require a ticket – $8.50 + HST per ticket. Theme: What Makes A Good Pet? Bring your child for a hands-on adventure where you’ll get to meet our animals up close. Together, you’ll discover what makes each animal special, what they need to stay happy and healthy, and what it really means to be a responsible pet owner. This interactive experience is the perfect way to spark your child’s curiosity, build confidence around animals, and enjoy a meaningful activity as a family.
Midtown Toronto – 94 Laird Drive – Wednesday, December 24 – 11am – 12pm – Open to children of all ages, accompanied by a caregiver. All participants require a ticket – $8.50 + HST per ticket. Theme: What Makes A Good Pet? Bring your child for a hands-on adventure where you’ll get to meet our animals up close. Together, you’ll discover what makes each animal special, what they need to stay happy and healthy, and what it really means to be a responsible pet owner. This interactive experience is the perfect way to spark your child’s curiosity, build confidence around animals, and enjoy a meaningful activity as a family.
Midtown Toronto – 94 Laird Drive – Friday, December 26 – 10am – 11am – Open to children of all ages, accompanied by a caregiver. All participants require a ticket – $8.50 + HST per ticket. Theme: All About Animal Tails Get ready to shake, swish, curl, and wiggle your way through this exciting Pawsitively Pets family drop-in! In this playful, hands-on program, families will explore the amazing world of animal tails and discover why they come in so many shapes and sizes. Meet a variety of furry, feathered, scaly, and slimy friends as we learn how animals use their tails to balance, communicate, stay safe, climb, and even show off! Children will enjoy fun interactive stations, close-up encounters, and guided learning moments that spark curiosity and laughter. Perfect for animal lovers of all ages, this tail-tastic adventure invites families to learn, touch, explore, and celebrate the incredible stories told by… well… tails! Come join the fun, we can’t wait to see your excitement from head to tail!
Midtown Toronto – 94 Laird Drive – Friday, December 26 – 11:30am – 12:30pm – Open to children of all ages, accompanied by a caregiver. All participants require a ticket – $8.50 + HST per ticket. Theme: Body Coverings! Ever wonder why some animals are fuzzy, some are scaly, and some are covered in feathers? Join us for a hands-on adventure as we explore the coolest animals! Kids will meet our amazing team of rescue animals up close and discover how fur, feathers, scales—and even shells—help them stay warm, stay safe, and survive in the wild. Touch, learn, and have a wildly fun time!
BEACHES Toronto – 2298 Queen Street East – Friday, December 26 – 11am – 12pm – Open to children of all ages, accompanied by a caregiver. All participants require a ticket – $8.50 + HST per ticket. Theme: All About Animal Tails Get ready to shake, swish, curl, and wiggle your way through this exciting Pawsitively Pets family drop-in! In this playful, hands-on program, families will explore the amazing world of animal tails and discover why they come in so many shapes and sizes. Meet a variety of furry, feathered, scaly, and slimy friends as we learn how animals use their tails to balance, communicate, stay safe, climb, and even show off! Children will enjoy fun interactive stations, close-up encounters, and guided learning moments that spark curiosity and laughter. Perfect for animal lovers of all ages, this tail-tastic adventure in
Midtown Toronto – 94 Laird Drive – Saturday, December 27 – 10:30am – 11:30am – Open to children of all ages, accompanied by a caregiver. All participants require a ticket – $8.50 + HST per ticket. Theme: How Do Animals Communicate? Ever wonder how animals “talk”? Join us for a lively, interactive family drop-in where we explore all the amazing ways animals communicate! Through hands-on encounters and fun interactions, families will discover how creatures use sounds, body language, colours, and even smells to share messages. Meet animals who chirp, flick their tails, puff up, wiggle, or use subtle signals we humans often miss. This engaging session invites kids to observe, mimic, and decode animal communication while enjoying plenty of up-close animal time. Perfect for curious families ready to learn, laugh, and explore the secret language of the animal world!
Midtown Toronto – 94 Laird Drive – Wednesday, December 31 – 10:45am – 11:45am – Open to children of all ages, accompanied by a caregiver. All participants require a ticket – $8.50 + HST per ticket. Theme: What Do I Eat? – Family Drop-In Animal Adventure Bring the whole crew for a playful, hands-on visit with the Pawsitively Pets animal team. This drop-in event lets kids (and the grownups who claim they’re “just watching”) discover what our furry, feathered, scaly and slimy friends munch, crunch, nibble and slurp. Families can meet a variety of animals up close and learn what all of our creatures eat. It’s interactive, curiosity-friendly and packed with those “whoa, I did not know tortoises ate that!” moments. Drop in, explore, and feed your family’s love of animals.
Midtown Toronto – 94 Laird Drive – Thursday, January 1 – 11am – 12pm – Open to children of all ages, accompanied by a caregiver. All participants require a ticket – $8.50 + HST per ticket. Theme: Built for Battle: Animal Defence Mechanisms. A wildly fun, hands-on animal adventure for curious kids. Why does a hedgehog have quills? How does a snake warn you to “back off”? Why do some animals pretend to be poisonous… even when they’re not? This interactive program allows kids to get up close with real animals to explore one of the coolest parts of nature: how animals stay safe.
Midtown Toronto – 94 Laird Drive – Saturday, January 3 – 11:15am – 12:15pm – Open to children of all ages, accompanied by a caregiver. All participants require a ticket – $8.50 + HST per ticket. Theme: Do I sleep in the night? Ever wondered which of our furry, feathery, scaly, or slithery friends are wide awake when you’re fast asleep? Join us for a fun, hands-on family drop-in all about animal sleep habits! Kids and grown-ups will get to meet a variety of critters and discover whether they’re nocturnal, diurnal, or even crepuscular (that’s a fancy word for animals who love sunrise and sunset!). Handle and observe our amazing animal team, learn why some creatures prefer the moonlight while others thrive in the sunshine, and explore how their nighttime or daytime lifestyles help keep them safe, healthy, and happy. It’s a cozy, curious adventure perfect for animal lovers of all ages, whether you’re a night owl or an early bird!