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A ballarat local family small business providing Reptile, amphibian and Australian Native educational programs for birthday parties and events! 🦎
We bring the zoo to you!

01/11/2026

🎉 McDonald’s Menagerie is turning ONE! 🎉

What a year it’s been! 🥳

We have absolutely loved being part of your special celebrations, from birthdays to beautiful events, and we are so grateful to every family who has chosen McDonald’s Menagerie to help make their occasions extra special. 💕

Now it’s our turn to celebrate, and we’d love for you to celebrate with us!

🎁 OUR 1ST BIRTHDAY SPECIAL! 🎁

For the entire month of November, we’re offering $100 OFF ALL BOOKINGS!

That’s right! Book your event and have your deposit paid before November 30th to receive $100 off your booking.
Whether you're planning a birthday party, a special celebration or an upcoming event, now is the perfect time to secure your date!

Thank you for an amazing first year. We wouldn't be here without your support, and we can't wait to celebrate many more special moments with you! ❤️

Let's celebrate ONE year of McDonald's Menagerie! 🎈
📩 Send us a message to book or enquire!

*Event must be booked and deposit paid before 30th November 2026. Discount cannot be applied to already booked events.

11/10/2026

The reason we do what we do! To see faces like these when some of a persons favourite animals arrive at their house! 🤩
We had such a great time at this 5th birthday on the weekend! I think the birthday boys face says it all! 🐍🦎

Kids and adults all had a ball, learnt some new cool facts and left with even more appreciation for our native wildlife! 😍

07/10/2026

Snack time! 😝
Kiwi looks pretty pleased with his dinner! 🐁

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17/09/2026

Reptile Diaries:🦎 Shingleback Fun Facts

👅 They have a bright blue tongue! Their blue tongue can be flashed at predators as a warning — basically their very own “back off!” sign!
🐍 Their tail looks like a head! Their short, chunky tail is surprisingly similar in shape to their head. This can confuse predators about which end is which!
🛡️ They're covered in armour! Shinglebacks have large, tough scales that help protect their bodies.
🥚 They don't lay eggs! Shinglebacks are live-bearing reptiles, meaning their babies are born alive rather than hatching from eggs.
👶 Their babies are surprisingly big! A mum can give birth to only a small number of babies, but the babies are relatively large and well-developed when they're born.
💕 They can have long-term partners! Shinglebacks are famous for forming pairs and may stay with the same partner for many years.
🏜️ They're tough Australian reptiles! They can be found across much of southern and inland Australia, living in a variety of habitats.
🐌 They're not speedy! Shinglebacks are slow-moving and rely more on their tough bodies, camouflage and defensive displays than running away.
🍓 They're omnivores. Their diet can include flowers, fruit, leaves and other plant material, as well as insects and other small animals.
😛 Their tongue is a warning signal. When threatened, a shingleback may open its mouth and stick out its blue tongue to make itself look intimidating.

We think they look just like little dinosaurs!! 🦖

15/09/2026

Reptile Diaries:
🦎 Frilled-Neck Lizard Fun Facts

🌸 That giant frill is a surprise! When a frilled-neck lizard feels threatened, it opens its mouth and pops out its large, colourful frill to make itself look much bigger and scarier.

🏃‍♀️ They can RUN on two legs! When they need to make a quick getaway, frilled-neck lizards can sprint on their back legs.

🌳 They're excellent climbers. Frilled-neck lizards spend lots of time in trees and can quickly scramble up a trunk when they feel threatened.

👅 They use their tongue to explore. Their forked tongue helps them pick up smells from the environment.

🥚 Baby frillies are tiny! Young frilled-neck lizards hatch from eggs and are already able to climb and fend for themselves.

🌿 What About Camouflage?
Frilled-neck lizards are also masters of blending in! Their brown, grey and earthy colouring can help them disappear against tree trunks, branches, leaves and the Australian bush.

We are privileged enough to have two fillies in our program, can you spot Spike in his house?? 🏡

14/09/2026

🎉 LET US BRING THE EXCITEMENT TO YOUR END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION! 🐍🦎🐢🕷️

Looking for something fun, exciting and unforgettable for your next event? Let McDonald’s Menagerie bring the animals to you! 🥳

We still have some availability in the lead-up to the end of the year for:
🎄 Christmas parties & celebrations
🏆 End-of-year rewards & celebrations
🏫 School & kinder fun days
🎂 Birthday parties
🎪 Community & family events
🐾 Incursions & educational experiences

From reptiles and creepy crawlies to our amazing animal friends, we create hands-on, interactive experiences that can be tailored to suit almost any event, age group or venue! 🐍🦎

Whether you're looking to entertain little ones, reward a group of students, add something unique to your Christmas celebration or simply give your guests an experience they'll be talking about long after the event — we've got you covered! ❤️

As a small family business, we pride ourselves on creating fun, memorable and educational animal experiences that bring people together
and make your event extra special. 🥰🐾

📅 Bookings are filling for the remainder of 2026, so don't leave it too late!

And… 👀 our diaries for 2027 are officially OPEN! 😮🎉
📩 Send us a message today to secure your date!

05/09/2026

🦎 FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL — 15% OFF! 🦎

Celebrate the special people in your life with McDonald’s Menagerie! 💙
For Father’s Day, we’re offering 15% OFF all party, event & incursion bookings 🥳

⏰ Offer ends midnight Sunday!

As a small family business, we truly appreciate all the hard work, love and dedication our special people put in for their families every day. ❤️

Whether you’re planning a birthday of any age, a school visit, community event or special celebration, we’d love to bring the animals along! 🐑🐐🐓
Book this weekend and save 15%!

Message us now and let’s lock it in! 🙌🦎

04/09/2026

“Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first.”
-Steve Irwin “The Crocodile Hunter”

Today marks 20 years since the world lost the biggest supporter of wildlife conservation.

This man inspired so many people around the world and is a massive reason we grew up and made this little business.

He will always be loved and remembered 💚

28/08/2026

FUN FACT FRIDAY 🎉🎉

Have you ever tried to have a staring competition with a snake? 🐍

I sure hope you haven’t because snakes don’t have eye lids 😮🤯

Instead they have a special scale called an eye cap that protects the eye from debris kind of like a built in set of safety glasses 🥽

Have a look at the photos and let us know if you can see the eye cap! 👀

26/08/2026

Weird Wednesday🐍🐍

Did you know that the Death Adder is the fastest striking snake in the world?

At 2.21 meters a second, if you blink you will literally miss it! 😮

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