Playpen - Petting Zoo V2

PlayPen, find your community.

Calling all curious creatures! Break out your masks, ears, tails and more! The petting zoo is now open for all of you wild things to come along and play. We welcome all forms of pet play and pet play lovers to come together and celebrate diversity!

Playpen blends two fundamental experiences (munches and play parties) for new and seasoned kinksters creating a new way to find your community. We aim to bridge the gap between people starting their journey and those already settled into their kinkiness. This is a play event with a social atmosphere focused on building connections and fundamental skills in the kink community. This event prioritises a low-pressure environment, focusing on the fundamental principles of open and honest communication, mutual respect, and trust. We firmly believe that "Kink is a team sport".

In line with this philosophy, we are excited to introduce an innovative approach to breaking down barriers. Seasoned kinksters are invited to wear event lanyards upon check-in featuring the phrase "Ask me about our community." Newcomers are encouraged to don an identifier L-PLate sticker that designates them as 'New' empowering them to embrace their current position in their kink journey.

Playpen continues to offer the popular Demo Sessions before play truly begins to help ease newcomers into kink. This session caters to newcomers or kinky folks wanting a quick refresher. Please refer to the section below for more details.

Playpen open play
Entry from 6:50pm to 11:59pm

Offering a range of equipment including:
- St Andrew's cross
- XXL Suspension frame
- Cage
- Medical play area
- Wax play area
- Quiet area

The main floor features a range of high tables and bar stools where you can sit and talk and observe the play areas which are set up along the side of the venue in long caged areas. The venue is fully accessible with ramps at the front and fully accessible toilets at the rear of the venue.

We expect that all attendees familiarise themselves with the general event etiquette and rules, while we will have DM’s on the floor we can not be everywhere at once. We encourage event attendees to reach out should any concerning behaviours be witnessed. Attendees exhibiting harmful behaviours will be asked to leave the event. You can view the event rules below.

We're thrilled to be back and excited to be at DT's Hotel Melbourne's oldest inclusive queer bar! join us for great drinks and snacks See MENU here!

Demo Session + Playpen entry ticket
Entry to the Demo session 3:45PM - 6:00PM + Playpen open play session 6:45PM to 11:59PM

The demo session is a 2-hour ticketed workshop pre-Playpen the party. Aimed at newcomers and the kink-curious who want to meet new people, ask questions and pick up some new skills before Playpen starts directly after. Bite sized information to get you started.

3 different disciplines will be covered, each ticket holder will have 30 minutes with each facilitator.

Handling 101 - Hosted by Kitty Katastrophy
Kitty Katastrophy is a fun and feisty queer woman of colour with a passion for education and sharing knowledge. Kitty is the inaugural pussy of APHC as Australian Handler 2025. With over 15 years of experience in the BDSM community, she excels at making complex concepts simple and relatable. Kitty’s classes are engaging, down-to-earth, and always inclusive, reflecting her deep commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. As a published model and dedicated healthcare worker, she brings a unique blend of creativity and professionalism to her teachings.

Pet play 101 - Hosted by Pup Biscuit

Pet Play Medical - Hosted by Dr George Forgan-Smith
Dr. George is a Melbourne-based General Practitioner specialising in LGBTIQ+, sexual, and kink health. As a dedicated kink safety educator, Dr. George has collaborated with Eagle Leather in Melbourne and has presented at major events like AWOL Melbourne, Sydney Fetish Week, Gear'd Adelaide, CLAW, San Francisco Leather Men, and London, Paris, Berlin, and across Australia. Passionate about improving healthcare, Dr. George also trains doctors to better understand kink, ensuring the highest quality care for his community.

This demo session model is not a skillshare, but a ‘crash course’ focused on bite-sized pieces of information to introduce patrons to each discipline. Each facilitator will be available throughout the evening during Playpen the party for follow-up questions. These will be small intimate group sizes and tickets will be strictly limited so be sure to get in quick!

This is a no sex, no drugs, 18+ event. PlayPen is an event for all sexualities and all genders and is an all-inclusive event. We will not tolerate any behaviour that is homophobic, trans-phobic, trans-misogynist or racist. We do not tolerate any form of harassment. Any patrons found to be exhibiting these behaviours will be asked to leave and remove themselves from the property.

Please contact the event hosts if you have any questions.

Playpen Petting Zoo is proudly sponsored by:

Photogradog Jax 
Entering photography as an art therapy tool, I found a new way to connect and share stories. Exploring colours, textures, and "doing it the wrong way" has helped me to create a unique perspective that is very "Jax". Taking what I've learned, I strive to create an environment where exploring body and fetish is celebrated as art and empowerment
Photogradog Jax Website
Photogradog Jax on Instagram

Mpactmplements
"I began exploring kink in 2012 in Adelaide but really dived into this world in Melbourne in 2013 or so, before returning to Brisbane. When lockdowns hit I began to explore leatherwork as a hobby in my increasing free time and began to make impact gear, learning from thevteam behind Leatherbeaten. I began selling through the Four Seasons Markets in Brisbane and Fetish Expo in Melbourne. I try to make a range of unique, good quality gear at an affordable price point. Each piece is a little unique - I don't try to cookie cutter every design. I'm happy to take commissions and am continually developing new designs."
Mpactmplements on Instagram

Collared Foxy
Collared Foxy wasn’t born in a boardroom or a business plan. It was born in a scene. In the space between a Dominant and his submissive, a sadist and his willing canvas, a primal predator and his prey. In ten years of living inside the craft they now build for. Elloquent and Notorious didn’t set out to build a brand. They set out to build something worthy of the life they’d chosen and couldn’t find it anywhere else.
So they made it themselves.
Collared Foxy Website
Collared Foxy on Instagram

Red Rigger Candles
Red Rigger is a collaboration between Redbear and AngiePied: two proud perverts with a passion for Japanese inspired rope bondage and wax play, among other things…
Located in Qld Australia, this duo have been roping for over a combined 25 years, and making their own soy candles and rope care products for about 10 years.
It began as these things usually do; finding it difficult to procure a steady stream of quality wax play candles in Australia (specifically the Japanese wa-rousoku style) and expensive to have them shipped from overseas, they decided to try their hands at making them for themselves and for friends. The results and feedback were phenomenal, and Red Rigger was born.
Red Rigger Candles Website 
Red Rigger Candles on Instagram

Previous Sponsors:

Eagle Leather
At Eagle Leather, we are committed to making sure that every customer who walks through our doors or shops on our website feels welcome, included, seen, and enough. In 2020 we decided to dispense of the outdated concepts of "male clothing" and "female clothing". We believe that fashion should not be limited by gender, and that you should feel free to wear clothing you enjoy wearing and clothing that makes you feel sexy, regardless of your gender identity.
Eahle Leather Wedsite
Eagle Leather on Instagram

Cloak Room
Cloaking is available $4.00
Community matters. Our cloakroom is staffed by people from our queer community.
We are donating all proceeds from our cloak room to our rainbow family to support trans, disabled and BIPOC community members. Every little bit helps, every little bit we give goes a long way.
Each event there will be information on where the funds will be going directly found at our cloak desk. For each event, a different recipient will be chosen each time to share the love. Extra donations are welcome at our event or directly.

General Etiquette

· Unless you have enthusiastic consent, do not touch any person or their belongings.

· Do not talk to people while they are engaged in play unless they have given you permission to do so.

· If you like what you see in someone’s scene, please leave your remarks or comments until after they have finished (including negotiation and aftercare)

· If you don’t like what you see, please respect other people and keep your opinion to yourself. Members of the event crew are available if you are concerned about safety or need support.

· We are all adults. We expect you to take responsibility for your actions and behaviours.

· We ask that any personal issues with other attendees be left at the door upon entry.

· Dungeon monitors will be present on the floor to answer queries if needed.

Venue Rules

· This is a non-smoking venue. Smokers can exit the venue and move away from the main entrance. Attendees smoking near the front entrance will be asked to move.

· This is a no sex event, which includes any form of genital penetration and masturbation.

· Play is only permitted in the designated play areas. Either in the cages or at equipment provided. We request that attendees do not play in social areas.

· Nudity is only permitted during active play in designated play areas. Patrons must at minimum be wearing underwear whilst outside play areas.

· Wax play is permitted only in the designated areas. If this is unclear please ask the event crew.

· Play involving sharps of any kind MUST only occur in the designated medical play area. Patrons using the medical play area are responsible for bringing their own infection control equipment inclusive of sharps containers and dressing needs. Viraclean and Clinnel wipes will be provided.

· We ask that you take care with the play equipment, and leave it as you found it. Clean up after your scene. There will be cleaning and infection control equipment available for use in each station.

· Anyone seen to be misusing equipment will be asked to stop and may be ejected from the event if their behavior continues. We welcome heavy players but it is the responsibility of these players to ensure that appropriate dressings are brought to address any circumstances in which skin is broken either intentionally or otherwise.

We support:
S.S.C / Safe, Sane, Consensual
R.A.C.K / Risk, Aware , Consensual Kink
P.R.I.C.K / Personal Responsibility, Informed, Consensual Kink

By purchasing a ticket and attending the event, you are indicating that you understand the event rules and are taking responsibility for yourself and your behaviour at the event. This also indicates that you understand the risks and dangers of the activities that you choose to partake in and are indemnifying the venue and event hosts of any wrongdoing should you be injured as a result of the activities you engage in during the event.

We subscribe to the F.R.I.E.S Consent model:
💬 F - Freely Given Consent: 💬 No pressure or coercion. Consent is a choice made without hesitation. Keep those lines of communication wide open.
🔄 R - Reversible Consent: 🔄 Remember, consent can change at any moment. Respect that choice, and check in with your partner regularly.
🧠 I - Informed Consent: 🧠 Know what you're getting into. Discuss boundaries and preferences. Clarity is key.
🙌 E - Enthusiastic Consent: 🙌 It's all about enthusiasm! Make sure everyone's onboard and excited about what's happening
📝 S - Specific Consent: 📝 Get explicit for each activity. Discuss and agree on what's on the menu.

Dress Code

This is a casual-style event, but we encourage you to wear what makes you feel good. Our event has a minimum basic black requirement either fetish leaning or neat casual. We allow runners that are black/predominantly black. While we have a minimum requirement we welcome accessorizing to reflect your personality. Attendees are welcome to dress up in any fetish-style clothing, lingerie or kink-related apparel, as well as clothing that is neat casual. The venue has minimal heating and cooling, so please dress appropriately for the weather. If you have any questions regarding dress code please contact the organizers.

Photography / Videography

We have event photographer Photogradog JAX roaming the venue. These crew members will have lanyards. Please feel free to ask for your image to be taken or decline being photographed at any time. If at any time an image of yourself is posted to social media and you would like to be removed you may ask at any time.

This event has WHITE wristbands available for patrons to mark they consent to photos and video to be taken and that they consent to these being used and shared across social media platforms.

If you would like images to be taken for your personal use but not be shared on social media this can be discussed with our photographers case by case.

Other considerations:
- Personal photography and videography of open play areas is not permitted.

- Personal photography and videography of your own play is permitted as long as all participants consent.

- Selfies are permitted ONLY as long as all people featured are consenting.

- Persons found to be infringing on these rules may be ejected from the venue.

Attendee’s Privacy

Playpen crew respects the privacy of our attendees and any personal information collected during a ticket purchase is transmitted securely and will be promptly deleted 30 days after the event.

Waiver and Liability Release

By purchasing a ticket and attending the event, you are signifying that you are fully aware of the risks associated with any and all participation in this event.

You acknowledge and agree that you freely and knowingly accept the known and unknown risks of your own participation in the event and thereby fully indemnify the venue and event hosts for any and all harm arising from attending the event and participating in any activities at the event.

You acknowledge that you have consented of your own free will, to attend this event and participate in any activities through the event, and that the venue and event hosts cannot be held liable in any way for any illness or injury incurred whilst attending the event.

You acknowledge the risks associated with play at the event and the consumption of any alcohol or prescribed medications that you may have taken and take full responsibility for any injury, damage or loss associated with their consumption.

You acknowledge and confirm that you have read this Waiver and Liability Release and assume the risk agreement and fully understand the terms.

Any participation in the event is of your own free will and you have given your fully informed consent to participate. By purchasing a ticket and attending the event you are giving your fully informed consent to participate in the event and agree that any activities participated in whilst at the event will be fully consented to by you and all parties prior to engaging in those activities.

Please send us an e-mail if you have any questions.