ANIMALS
When children interact with animals, they build the all-important senses of connection, empathy and caring.
Having a pet at your school gives children the opportunity to observe, interact and learn about animals. It can be a valuable part of a child’s education and care experience, enriching their learning about nature, ecology and relationships.
Meet the Animals
Liz the Bearded Dragon
Hello, my name is Elizabeth and I am a central Bearded Dragon. I love to eat veggies and some fruit, but my favorite food is crickets. I have a spiky appearance but I am very friendly. I love sunbathing and little walks with my keeper. Central Bearded Dragon live across the semi-arid interior of eastern Australia, including western New South Wales and the Riverina region.
Frogs
Hi, we are Green Tree Frogs and our names are Chase, Maxi, Froggy and The Da Vinci Toad and we are the new members of the school. We are a large species of frogs and we can reach up to 11 cm in body length. Two of us have a light green back and the others have a dark green color, but we all have white spots. We love dark cool places so you may find it hard to see us in our enclosure.
Darling
Hi, my name is Darling and I am a Diamond Carpet Python. I am a very shy snake, I like to observe and learn what things humans like from far away. I like going for a stroll with my keeper and you can touch my body but I do not enjoy it too much to be handled by others. Diamond Python is found in coastal areas of New South Wales.
Blue Tongue
Hey, my name is Blue and I am a Blue Tongue Skink. I really like snails, they are my favorite meal but my keeper also gives me some eggs, veggies and some meat. I am very docile but my nails are a bit sharp so if you handle me, please be careful, also it is important that you support the center of my body to minimize the stress.
Monty
Hello, my name is Monty and I am a Black-headed Python. I may look a bit scary but I am super friendly, I love to be handled by my keeper and kids, but remember I am a snake so please be careful and do not scare me.I have a superpower, my black head acts like a solar panel so I can heat up my entire body. You can find Black-headed Python across Northern Australia, from Western Australia right through to Queensland.
Shingleback
Hi my name is Sleppy and I am a Shingleback Skink. I am very friendly and like cuddles, I am a dog in a lizard body. I love to eat everything that my keeper gives me, I am a good boy. I love going for a walk and like to smell everything. If you handle me properly I will give you a kiss. Shingleback lizards live in the drier areas of South Australia.