24/04/2026
ANZAC Day: Honouring Animal Heroes
Lest we forget the paws, the hooves, and the wings. 🇦🇺🇳🇿
This ANZAC Day, we honour the silent heroes who served alongside our diggers. From the Waler who endured the desert heat to the donkeys hauling the wounded up Gallipoli’s cliffs, their bravery knew no bounds.
Dogs braved shell holes, camels carried the heavy loads, and pigeons flew through gunfire to deliver life-saving messages. Even kangaroos, koalas, and roosters served as mascots, bringing a piece of home to the chaos of war.
Most never saw Australian soil again. Bound by quarantine, thousands were left behind — a heartbreaking farewell for the men they protected.
Behind these animals stood the Australian Army Veterinary Corps, treating battle wounds and fighting nail injuries that threatened to lame horses on the Western Front.
Today, we remember the thousands of young Australians and New Zealanders who laid down their lives for a cause greater than themselves. They gave their tomorrow so we could have our today.
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❤️Lest we forget.
🇦🇺🇳🇿ANZAC Weekend Opening hours:
👉🏼We are OPEN TODAY from 8.00AM-4.00PM
👉🏼Sunday 8.00AM-2.00PM
👉🏼We are closed on Monday - Public Holiday