Santa Paws 2024

Santa Paws is coming back to town this November.

Meet rescue puppies, get your pooch’s portrait with Santa and more. Centennial Park is transforming into a doggy paradise to raise funds for animal rescue charities across Australia.  

Take part in an unmissable event by Ozzie Tails of Hope, jam packed with activities for pets and families, including food trucks, retail stalls, activities, Centennial Park Kids Zone and interactive booth with giveaways, and the very best in animal-friendly entertainment. With a special guest appearance from Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO.

From 8am attendees and their four-legged friends will be able to take part in everything from pet-friendly Santa photos to Puppy Yoga and competitions, including Waggiest Tail, Best Dog Tricks (with treats), The Dachshund Dash Dog Race, and Strike-A-Paws (dog fashion show). Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in Australia’s first and only interactive paws-on art classes with Paws n Paintz.  

Ozzie Tails of Hope are offering a doggy kissing booth, Santa Paws merchandise, puppuccinos and sessions with Bark Busters to help with dog behavioral issues.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience the magic of kinesiology for their pets with holistic vet, Dr Caroline Kim to decipher best diet, supplements, or holistic treatment for deeper issues. With Zen Pet Acupuncture your dog can experience relief from illnesses, ailments and discomforts. Purchase your session tickets here and your hound will go home happy.

Santa Paws is Ozzie Tails of Hope’s main fundraising event of the year. Last year the community came together and raised $20,232, allowing Ozzie Tails of Hope to support the fostering and vet work for 50 animals. 

What are you waiting for? Santa Paws is comin’ to town! 

Entry to the event is free and activities can be pre-booked from $35, including competition participation and Santa photos. Visit our website to book your spots!

About Ozzie Tails of Hope:

Santa Paws is an animal adoption festival held in Sydney’s Centennial Park hosted by Ozzie Tails of Hope. It was created to raise awareness about the plight of homeless animals to a large audience and provide our community the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of rescue animals in need. 

Our ultimate goal is to create a world where all animals are treated with compassion, respect, and dignity.

All funds raised will go to providing support to animal rescue which focuses on making a difference and ensuring every pet gets the chance it deserves to be adopted.