Our Towns
We have dedicated Pet Towns within the Show to allow easy navigation once inside the event. Utilise the signage to head directly to the pet type or attraction that you love the most.
Discover our towns by clicking on the Towns below.
Kid Town
All about the kids with pet themed face painting, Bluey & Bingo craft activities, and kids Agility Play Area. Family fun for the whole day!
Face Painting Fun
Join the Pet Pack crew with pawesome face painting by our talented artists and become a cat, a dog, a lizard or a fish perhaps? Our team will have you fitting right into The Pet Show theme in no time.
Hands on Fun
Wackadoo! With Bluey and Bingo performing at The Pet Show, what better way to celebrate than with some creative craft activities.
Agility Play Area
Get ready to unleash your little ones energy at our brand new kids Agility Play Area. Let their imaginations run wild as they conquer obstacles, navigate through tunnels and have a baaaaaarking good time.
Face Painting
Bingo & Bluey Craft Activities
Kids Agility Course
Dog Town
Bluey & Bingo *
*Meet & Greet: No additional charge but spaces must be booked online. Choose the add on after selecting your ticket for Pet Show Entry *
See Bluey and her little sister Bingo during their Live Interactive Experience. Get ready to play Magic Asparagus, Magic Xylophone, Keepy Uppy and more with your favourite Heeler duo.
Bluey & Bingo and their friends will be performing twice daily on the Dog Town stage at 11am & 1pm
And everything that you need to know about your pampered pooch!
Rescue Groups & Adoption Information
Meet the teams of staff and volunteers behind a range of trusted rescue groups. You'll be able to meet some of their furry friends and discuss adoption to ensure success in your possible furever home.
Breeders
Chat to Breeders and MEET THE BREED
Take a look at a range of dog breeds, their characteristics and needs to help make an informed choice on your newest furever friend. Meet them face to face to make sure you're barking up the right tree!
There will also be an opportunity to ASK THE BREEDER and share in their knowledge.
Dog Town Stage
Our main stage presentations are unmissable with brilliant presenters including Dr Lisa Chimes, Dr Katrina Warren, and some special surprises.
Refuresh Groom Town
Learn about the world of grooming!
Refuresh have presentations and demonstrations throughout the day. Refuresh’s dog grooming tools will have your dogs looking and feeling their best.
Dog Diner
Take a moment out of your day to stop and refresh with a range of food and beverage options at the Dog Diner!
Meet & Greet
Main Stage Celebrity Presenters
Breeders & their Pawfect Pals
Adoption
Cat Town
Are you all about Cats?
You'll see the who's who of our feline favourites! From Abyssinians to Toygers, Burmese, Persians, Pixiebobs and so many more.
Rescue Groups
Chat to our rescue group members about adopting the right cat or kitten for your family.
Breeders
Meet the breeders & their purr-fect pals to discover more about specific breeds and characteristics. See these purrfect felines face to face, give them a pat and share the love!
The Cat Town Stage
Top presenters including Dr Katrina Warren and Dr Lisa Chimes.
The Cat's Cafe
Fancy some fresh air? We have an outdoor cafe with a wide range of food & beverage right next to our feline friends at Cat Town.
Main Stage Celebrity Presenters
Adoption
Breeders
Education, Information & Interaction
Dog Arena
Are you ready to level up your relationship with your fur-friends?
Learn about agility training, dances with dogs, scent work and other amazing activities that you can do with your hound.
The Wonderdogs
Lead by Dr Katrina Warren and renown dog trainer Kelly Gill, a team of highly trained Border Collies will provide entertainment and education for the public.
The Wonderdogs will be demonstrating twice daily on the Dog Town stage and hosting a Masterclass in the Dog Arena.
Dog Arena
The Wonderdogs
Dancing With Dogs Demonstrations
Scent Work
Small Town
Looking for smaller animals? We have the ultimate line-up of creatures to appeal to all animal lovers!
The Scales and Tails Touch Zone
Come and meet lizards, insects, snakes, turtles, frogs and ants personally with our Scales and Tails team. A hands on experience not to be missed!
Hosted by the Herpetological Society of Victoria together with their partners, Black Snake Productions, Yarra Reptiles & Minibeast Enterprises.
Small Town Stage
An amazing array of talks throughout the day complimented by our stage host, Ben Dessen, TV presenter Playschool and Studio10 and author of The Ultimate Pet Handbook.
We welcome also the Dymax Australia team AND a host of experts!
Conservation & Birdlife
Share our experts knowledge on Australian birdlife and conservation. Some fabulous feathered friends will be joining us too!
The Lizard Lounge
Take a break and relax with some tasty food and drink options right near our Small Town pals.
Small Town Celebrity Presenters
Scales & Tails Touch Zone
Scales & Tails to meet
Bird & Exotic Animal Talks
Dymax Australia Fish Town
For everything you need to know or buy for fish, aquariums, aquascaping and reef building.
Aquarium Area
Wander through our aquarium area to invigorate and inspire your artistic talents.
Australia’s First Goldfish Competition!
Attention all aquatic enthusiasts and curious minds! Prepare yourselves for an unforgettable journey into the world of colossal goldfish at the Goldfish Competition! That’s right, your common goldfish can actually grow to 14 inches long! That’s the size of a Sherrin football!
Experience the wonder and awe as you witness some of the largest and most magnificent goldfish ever seen!
Judged by Experts: Our panel of experienced aquarists and goldfish aficionados will carefully evaluate each contender based on size, coloration, and overall health.
Aquascaping Workshops*
*No additional charge
Plan your aquascaping workshop and learn even more, limited spaces available.
Workshops will be held twice daily ay 10:30am & 12:30 at Dymax Australia Fish Town.
To attend a workshop, simply arrive at the Dymax Australia stand 10 minutes before the start time stated above.
Reef Builders
Interested in exploring all things reef. Then hearing from Reef Extraordinare's Remy Hoesly & Evie Hale from Reef Builders at 1:30pm on the Small Town stage is a must!
Established in 2004 Reef Builders covers the aquatics industry for keeping saltwater tanks and has been featured by CNN, MSNBC and Wikipedia as a definite source.
Aquascaping Workshops
Try & Buy
Aquariums
Reef Builders
Pet Pack Treasure Hunt
Join the Pet Pack Treasure Hunt with your little explorers and sniff out treasure and experiences around The Pet Show.
To find out more, get a bag & map, & scan in, please head to the Pet Pack Treasure Hunt stand near the main entry*.
To get ahead of the game, download your map and instructions before you arrive (see link below)!
You'll need to follow the map to collect your goodies & participate in activities at specially marked stands across the show.
Participating stands are marked with the Pet Pack Treasure Hunt logo for your convenience.
Accept the mission and discover the awesome world of PETS!
*one bag and map per family
**Competition Ts & Cs Apply