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These guided tours offer a unique opportunity to learn about our rescue work, meet the animals we support, and discover the impact the community has on giving them a second chance.
Whether you’re part of a local community group, a club, a Senior’s Activities Coordinator, or just an animal lover wanting to know more, our shelter tours are an inspiring and educational way to learn more about what we do and connect with the heart of animal welfare in NSW.
Location: RSPCA NSW, 201 Rookwood Road, YAGOONA, NSW 2199
(Coach & car parking available onsite)
Number of people:
10 – 25 max (excluding coach driver/group leader*)
Days of the week available:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Times:
10.00am – 12.00pm (or to 12.30pm if taking lunch) or
12.00pm – 2.00pm (or to 2.30pm if taking lunch)
Package options:
What’s included: A morning or afternoon visit includes a presentation and a tour of the shelter including cats, dogs and pocket pets. We can also add either morning or afternoon tea, or lunch to the visit.
*We are happy to offer a free place to the driver/group leader, and 50% discount for accompanying carers (excl catering which will be charged at full price).
How to book: Please call 02 9782 4419 or email wills@rspcansw.org.au to check availability.
Note: The venue is accessible for wheelchairs / walkers with lifts and ramps available. A majority of the shelter is now also undercover.
Payment: We can invoice your organisation, or you can pay by credit card over the phone when you make your booking.
Location: RSPCA NSW, 201 Rookwood Road, YAGOONA, NSW 2199 (Coach & car parking available onsite)
Number of people: 10 – 25 max (excluding coach driver/group leader*)
Days of the week available: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Times: 10 – 12noon (or to 1230pm if taking lunch) or 1200 – 2pm (or to 230pm if taking lunch)
Cost options: Tour & Presentation only $15pp, Tour, Presentation and Tea $20pp, Tour, Presentation & Lunch $30pp
What’s included: A morning or afternoon visit would consist of a presentation and a tour of the shelter including cats, dogs and pocket pets. We can also add either morning or afternoon tea, or lunch to the visit.
*We are happy to offer a free place to the driver/group leader.
How to book: Please call [xxxxxxxx to check available dates] who this is still needs to be confirmed.
Note: The venue is accessible for wheelchairs / walkers with lifts and ramps available. A majority of the shelter is now also undercover.
Payment: We can invoice your organisation, or you can pay by cc over the phone when you make your booking.
Our tours are in high demand. Complete and submit the form below to check tour availability. Please provide your top three preferred dates, and one of our friendly team will contact you to confirm your request. Please also advised which option you would like to take:
By completing this form, you are providing personal information to RSPCA NSW (we, us, or our). We are collecting your personal information to verify your identity and sign you up as an RSPCA NSW member. Supplying your personal information is voluntary, but it may impact our ability to create your membership and provide you with some or all of our services if you do not provide it. Further details about how we manage personal information is contained in our Personal Information Collection Notice and Privacy Policy. By submitting this form, you confirm that you have read and agree to the terms of our Personal Information Collection Notice.
Yes, there is onsite parking for buses/coaches and/or cars.
We recommend comfortable clothes and closed-in shoes are worn on the day.
The venue is accessible for wheelchairs / walkers, with lifts and ramps available.
Yes, we are an all-weather facility with most of the shelter being undercover.
Tuesday and Thursday.
10 – 12noon (or to 1245pm if taking lunch) or 1200 – 2pm (or to 245pm if taking lunch).
Yes, excluding public holidays.
10 – 25 max (excluding coach driver/group leader).
Yes, we can cater for GF, Veggie and Vegan diets. Please request this at time of booking.
The Shelter has a retail shop for gifts and animal provisions, plus you are very welcome to make donations on the day.
No, these tours do not include any volunteer work. If you would like to volunteer at RSPCA NSW, please click here.
No, it is not in the animal’s best interest to be handled in a group environment / by multiple people.
Yes, you can bring small toys or treats, but please note these may not be allowed to be given on the day.
No, unfortunately we do not allow personal pets into the shelter environment.
No, but we do offer more tailored programs for young audiences, and corporate groups.
Yes, we offer a free place to the group coordinator or coach group driver.