What you need for an animal workshop

An animal workshop needs more than the animals and a room. Prepare separate equipment for animal care, participant hygiene, teaching, refreshments, and clear zone marking. Water tubs, feed bowls, towels, underpads, transport boxes, and enclosures should be ready before participants arrive. This shopping list also covers practical items such as reusable cups, coolers, worksheets, handwashing supplies, barriers, and power equipment, so setup is not delayed.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 45
Benchesqty 2
Clothes racks
Waste binsqty 4
Crowd control barriersqty 8
Room dividersqty 4

Animal supplies

Animal enclosuresqty 4
Transport boxesqty 4
Water tubsqty 6
Feed bowlsqty 6
Underpadsqty 8
Towelsqty 12
Brushesqty 6
Toysqty 8

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 50
Platesqty 50
Cutlery setsqty 50
Pouring jugsqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 3

Equipment

Flip chart
Whiteboardsqty 2
Laptop
Portable speaker
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3

Kitchen

Coolersqty 3
Cutting boardsqty 2
Kitchen knivesqty 2
Serving plattersqty 6
Serving spoonsqty 6

Hygiene

Handwashing stationsqty 2
Soap dispensersqty 2
Hand sanitizer pumpsqty 4

Safety

First aid kit
Safety glovesqty 12

Workshop materials

Name badgesqty 50
Ballpoint pensqty 50
Clipboardsqty 20
Worksheetsqty 50
Pencilsqty 50
Animal information signsqty 8
Directional signsqty 8

Cleaning

Broomqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Mopsqty 3
Bucketsqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Semi-skimmed milk - 4 liter
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Mints - 1 box
- Lemons - 6 pieces
- Flat mineral water - 24 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 12 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Apples - 4 kilos
- Bananas - 3 kilos
- Grapes - 2 kilos
- Cucumbers - 4 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Salted popcorn - 3 bags
- Wholegrain crackers - 4 packs
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Young cheese - 1 kilo
- Chicken Breast Slices - 600 grams
- Vegetarian spread - 4 tubs
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mini muffins - 50 pieces
- Cookies - 4 packs
- Gluten-free crackers - 2 packs
- Nut-free muesli bars - 50 pieces
- Wet wipes - 4 packs
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Liquid hand soap - 2 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 4 bottles
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant cleaner - 2 bottles
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Rubber disposable gloves - 2 boxes

Tips

Prepare one animal-care station for each active handling area, with a water tub, feed bowl, towels, underpads, brushes, and any toys needed there. Keep spare towels and underpads available for accidents or wet equipment.
Bring transport boxes and animal enclosures even if the animals arrive with their own carriers. You need a secure place for animals during arrival, breaks, rotation between groups, and the quiet-room setup.
Plan the refreshment supplies around the number of participants, then chill drinks before the workshop starts. Use reusable cups, plates, cutlery sets, pouring jugs, thermos flasks, coolers, cutting boards, kitchen knives, and serving platters together rather than discovering a missing serving item at break time.
Set up handwashing stations and waste bins before handling begins, not during the first activity. Room dividers, crowd-control barriers, and clear animal zones help keep participants, equipment, and animals separated.
Pack the teaching and registration equipment the day before: name stickers, worksheets, a flip chart or whiteboards, a laptop, portable speaker, extension cords, and power strips. Check every cable and charge the laptop before leaving for the venue.

Frequently asked questions

What supplies do I need for an animal workshop?: You need animal enclosures, transport boxes, water tubs, feed bowls, underpads, towels, brushes, and toys, plus hygiene, seating, teaching, registration, and refreshment supplies. Prepare the full kit at least 1 day before the workshop.
How many towels should I bring to an animal workshop?: Bring at least 1 towel per animal-handling station, plus 2 to 3 spare towels for spills, cleaning, or wet equipment. For a four-station workshop, pack at least 6 to 7 towels.
What should I buy for drinks at an animal workshop?: Provide reusable cups, pouring jugs, thermos flasks, and coolers, with drinks chilled before participants arrive. For the first hour, allow 2 to 3 drinks per person, then adjust for the workshop length and weather.
Do I need barriers and room dividers for an animal workshop?: Yes, they help mark animal zones and keep walkways clear. Plan at least 1 defined barrier or divider around each handling area and set up a separate quiet room before the animals are acclimated.

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