World Animal Day

A family-friendly event on animal welfare

Last updated 28 August 2026

They say it takes a village to raise a child. As pets play a bigger and bigger role in family life, this also applies when it comes to caring for them

Ensuring the health and welfare of an animal, whether it be a pet or a community animal, is not just the responsibility of its owners or caregivers. It is shaped by the industry professionals who choose to make a career in animal care and groups that dedicate their purpose to animal welfare.

This World Animal Day, the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) brings you the event that brings together this village.

Organised by AVS and brought to life with the support of the National Library Board and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), the multiple parties involved in the provision of care for an animal is reflected in this event. But it does not stop with government agencies and animal groups. The village is also made up of members of the community, the everyday people, who all have a part to play.

Join us for hands-on experiences, engaging programmes, and community connections that show just how much of a difference we can make when we show up for animals together. Starting with a series of free programmes at the Central Public Library throughout September, the activities culminate in a two-day event on 3 and 4 October. Whether you've been thinking about getting a pet, have little ones who go wild for animals, or simply want to spend a weekend learning about all things animal-related, there's a place for you in this village.

Dates: 3 to 4 October 2026

Time: 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Location: The Plaza, National Library Building

More details of the event will be released closer to the date, stay tuned for World Animal Day!

September Programmes

Can’t wait for October? Neither can we. Throughout September, various animal groups are bringing their work to you through talks, booths, film screenings, and workshops that give you a glimpse into the world of animal welfare. It’s a great reason to bring the kids out for a day that's as fun as it is meaningful.

Check out the September programmes below and plan your visit.

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Date and Time	Venue	Programme	Registration link
5 September 2026, Saturday 12:00PM to 12:45PM 13 September 2026, Sunday 10:15PM to 12:15PM 19 September 2026, Saturday 12:00PM to 12:45PM 20 September 2026, Sunday 4:00PM to 4:45PM	Central Public Library Submarine	Storytelling 1. Changing Their World, One Paw at a Time by Sajeev 2. A Heart Wrapped in Fur by Ms Thara 3. Choosing Joy, Choosing You by Lakshimi 4. A Tail of Two Species by Arshwini Programme Synopsis: Volunteers will share inspirational stories about their adopted pets. This will be followed by game and quizzes.	Coming soon!
5 September 2026, Saturday 1:00PM to 2:00PM	Central Public Library Submarine	How to Say Hi to A Cat Partner: Love Kuching Project Programme Synopsis: Does a cat wagging its tail mean it's happy? Learn about cat body language and how to know if a cat wants to interact with you! Suitable for children and parents.	World Animal Day 2026 Programme: How to Say Hi to A Cat - GoLibrary - National Library Board of Singapore (opens in new tab)
12 September 2026, Saturday 1:00PM to 7:00PM	Central Public Library Submarine	Be Next Level Good Partner: Chain Dog Awareness Singapore (CDAS) Programme Synopsis: Join us at various booths by CDAS and learn how to interact with a dog safely, dog body language, dog training tools, and more!	Coming soon!
13 September 2026, Sunday 2:00PM to 4:00PM	Central Public Library Submarine	Parrots Learn and Play Like Us Too! (Discovering How Parrots Learn, Play and Explore Their World) Partner: Parrot Society (Singapore) Programme Synopsis: The workshop aims to help children relate their own experiences of learning through play to how parrots learn, play and explore their environment. Along the way, we hope to introduce participants to the importance of enrichment, responsible parrot ownership, parrot welfare, and the work of Parrot Society (Singapore).	World Animal Day 2026: Parrots Learn and Play Like Us Too! - GoLibrary - National Library Board of Singapore (opens in new tab)
19 September 2026, Saturday First Screening: 2:00PM to 2:10PM Second Screening: 5:00PM to 5:10PM Merchandise Booth: 1:00PM to 6:00PM	Central Public Library Programme Rooms 1 & 2	SOSD Homebound Screening Partner: SOSD Programme Synopsis: Screening of SOSD Homebound Films and merchandise booth	World Animal Day 2026 Programme: Film Screening of HOMEBOUND - GoLibrary - National Library Board of Singapore (opens in new tab)
20 September 2026, Sunday 10:00AM to 12:00PM	Central Public Library Programme Room 2	OSCAS Adoption Awareness & Activity Partner: Oasis Second Chance Animal Shelter (OSCAS) Programme Synopsis: A kid-friendly workshop involving badge-making and learning more about adoption and OSCAS' work.	Coming soon!