The Grow a Garden Animal Update is finally here—and with it comes a whole new layer of gameplay. Animals aren’t just for show—they grow, help your garden thrive, and even develop over time. Here’s a complete How to Get Pets in Grow a Garden guide on how to get animals, what they do, and which ones have been confirmed.
How to Get Pets in Grow a Garden – All Pet Passive/Unique Trait
How to Get Animals in Grow a Garden
Getting animals in Grow a Garden is surprisingly simple and pretty fun. Here’s how it works:
Place a Pet Egg in Your Garden
Eggs are the foundation of getting any pet.
Once you place an egg, it will slowly hatch over time—kind of like an incubation system.
Wait for the Egg to Hatch
Hatching isn’t instant. It takes some time depending on the pet type and rarity.
Some pets, like the Rooster, can later reduce hatch time for future eggs.
Let the Pet Grow
Pets age gradually as time passes.
However, if a pet becomes hungry, it stops aging—so you’ll need to feed them to keep their development going.
Feeding & Growth
Feeding pets is essential for their development. Here’s what you need to know:
Pets grow in age stages (like baby → adult).
Once a pet is hungry, it stops growing until you feed it. Feeding pets strengthens their passives and may even unlock new visual stages.
So if you want your pets to keep growing and performing at their best, don’t forget to feed them regularly.
Animal & Pet Mechanics
Pets in Grow a Garden are not just cosmetic—they have real effects on your farming. Each pet has unique traits and interacts with the environment in its own way:
- Bee – Pollinates your fruit, possibly causing mutation-based boosts.
- Bird – Eats fruit randomly and poops out a seed after 1 hour.
- Worm – Fertilizes soil, making plants grow faster.
- Rabbit – Eats and auto-sells carrots (see previous guide for multiplier info).
- Cat – Boosts plant growth where it rests.
- Cow – Speeds up nearby crop growth.
- Lion
- Rhino – Part of visual showcase; specific behavior unknown.
These animals roam around your garden freely, creating a more dynamic and interactive experience. They feel alive, which sets this update apart from typical pet systems in other simulators.
That’s your complete guide on how to get animals in the Grow a Garden Animal Update.