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Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS)

School programmes

Invite AVS to your school or join our learning journeys

Last updated 5 November 2025
A photograph of a group of children listening to a presenter in a pet-themed classroom
Learning Journey to the Animal Classroom

Learn with us 

Through the Animal & Veterinary Service’s (AVS) educational programmes, students will learn about how they can contribute to a sustainable urban ecosystem where humans and animals live in harmony. This is our commitment to create a society that is aware, compassionate and caring in our City in Nature. 

All our educational programmes are free of charge.  

If you are interested in one our programmes below, contact us at AVS_Engage@nparks.gov.sg to sign up! 

Learning Journeys

  1. Learning Journey at The Animal Classroom  

Suitable for: Preschools (Nursery 1 and above), Primary schools 
Location: Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden 
Availability: Tuesday to Friday, excluding public holidays 
Duration: 45 minutes  
Group Size: 15 to 20 students per group 

Students will visit The Animal Classroom and meet rescued pets in AVS’ care. Students will learn what it takes to be a good pet owner and the importance of working together as a family to care for them. They will also get to observe a demonstration of cleaning, feeding and grooming for various pet animals. 
 

  1. Learning Journey at the Centre for Animal Rehabilitation 

Suitable for: Secondary schools (Secondary 3 and above), tertiary schools 
Location: Animal and Plant Health Centre 
Availability: Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays 
Duration: 2 hours 
Group Size: 15 to 20 students per group 

Students will visit the Centre for Animal Rehabilitation and get insights into the world of canine behaviour. Whether they currently own dogs, are looking to become future dog owners, or prefer to observe them from afar, they can hone their skill of interpreting a dog’s body language to understand how a dog might be feeling. As training is an important aspect of pet ownership, they will also learn how to train animals using humane, welfare-considered approaches and discover where to seek help in addressing their pets’ behaviours.   

School Talks

  1. Show and Tell 

Suitable for: Preschools (Nursery 1 and above), Primary schools 
Location: Your school premises 
Availability: Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays 
Duration: 45 minutes  
Group Size: 20 to 40 students per group 

AVS will pay a visit to your school with a rescued pet in AVS’ care. Students will learn what it takes to be a good pet owner, why only certain types of animals should be kept as pets and why to never abandon a pet. They will then get to meet the animal ambassador and learn how to behave when meeting a pet. 

  1. Responsible Cat Care Assembly Talk 

Suitable for: Primary schools, secondary schools 
Location: Your school premises 
Availability: Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays 
Duration: 45 minutes  

Students will learn more about cat behaviours and characteristics since there is an increase in community cats around us. They will also learn about responsible cat ownership and how to keep them safe at home.