Animal care projects come with unique operational, welfare, and approval demands. We simplify the process and guide each stage so you can move forward with confidence.

We clarify operational and welfare priorities upfront, giving the project clear direction and protecting your budget.

• Project briefing to map day-to-day requirements (housing, care/support areas, enrichment, activity, visitor/public areas, back-of-house).
• Facility sizing and capacity planning to match operations and animal wellbeing.
• Early site and land advice — even before a property is secured.

A clear brief and direction
that reduces early risk.

With the project brief defined, we turn priorities into a clear, workable concept that balances function, welfare and user experience.

• Workflow planning for safe, efficient movement of people, animals, and resources.
• Spatial layout for housing, care/support areas, enrichment, play/activity, and visitor zones.
• Exterior design for new builds, creating a welcoming presence that fits the site and community.
• Concepts prepared for early council review and a smoother approvals pathway.

A cohesive concept shaped by welfare, workflow, and experience.

Navigating approvals can be complex and uncertain — we make the pathway clearer. Therian manages the planning process end-to-end, coordinating the right specialists and documentation to support timely approvals.

• Engage planners, engineers, and required consultants to prepare reports.
• Coordinate with your preferred consultants where applicable.
• Manage communication with authorities to keep progress moving.

Smoother approvals with fewer delays and clearer certainty.

After approvals, we produce a detailed documentation package ready for tender and construction.

• Tender-ready plans that allow builders to price accurately and comparably.
• Clear, coordinated documentation that protects the intent and function of the design.
• Detailed consideration of layouts, finishes, fixtures, and operational workflows.
• Supports a design-tender-construct approach so you can select the right builder with confidence.

Tender-ready documents that protect cost, clarity, and design intent.

Once documentation is complete, we guide tendering and builder selection and stay involved through delivery to keep the build aligned and running smoothly.

• Builder tender management and review for clear, comparable pricing.
• Support selecting the right team for your project, budget, and timeline.
• Construction phase coordination and contract administration.
• Regular site reviews to support quality, detail alignment, and smooth handover.

A controlled build that stays true to scope and budget.

Therian partners with design and delivery teams who want specialist animal-care input without shifting project leadership.

• Stage by stage peer review
• Welfare-led planning and operational flow validation
• Housing/fit-out and detailing guidance
• Finish/material performance for animal care settings
• Risk and compliance insight for approvals