Disney Dreamlight Valley Critter Schedule

The Valley is full of all types of cute critters and animals that you can interact with and even tame as your little sidekicks. However, not every type of critter available will be around the Valley at all times. You'll have to enter the game at the right times to find the breeds you'd like to tame, and we made a detailed schedule and guide to help you do that.

How to tame all critters in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Much like the character's sleep schedules, critters also have set schedules that they appear and disappear around the Valley. There are different colored species of each animal type, but only two of each will appear at a time, and they are regularly cycled in and out on certain days and times. You don't have to worry too much about time zones since Disney Dreamlight automatically syncs to your local time. Here is a list of all types of critters and the times they appear around the Valley:

Squirrels

The Squirrels are the easiest critters to approach and tame and will gladly allow you to walk up to them and feed them just about anything. However, they enjoy a particular nutty treat you can purchase from the restaurant's pantry.

• Location: The Plaza
• How to Approach: Walk up and press A on Xbox and Switch, X on PlayStation, or E on PC
• Favorite Food: Peanuts (From Remy's Pantry)

Rabbits

The Rabbits enjoy a chase, jumping and waving their arms up in the air, taunting you to follow them. They will allow you to approach peacefully after their little game. Their favorite food is pretty predictable and the perfect little crunchy treat for them.

• Location: Peaceful Meadow
• How to Approach: Chase two times and then walk up and press A on Xbox and Switch, X on PlayStation, or E on PC
• Favorite Food: Carrots (Purchased at Peaceful Meadow Goofy Stall)

Related: How to get Pua as a companion in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Sea Turtles

Sea Turtles are a bit shy and like to hide in their shells when you approach them, but after a little while, they will come out to greet you. These cute little critters can waddle on the sand or swim in the ocean, so keep an eye out for them as you wander the beach.

• Location: Dazzle Beach
• How to Approach: Wait for the turtle to come out of its shell, then press A on Xbox and Switch, X on PlayStation, or E on PC
• Favorite Food: Seaweed (Harvestable on Dazzle Beach or from fishing spots)

Raccoons

These fluffy critters love to scurry and scamper around the forest, but they are easily spooked. You'll need to be patient and slow when approaching them to gain their trust and feed them their favorite fruity treat.

• Location: Forest of Valor
• How to Approach: Wait till the raccoon faces you and begin walking towards it slowly, pausing whenever it is spooked, and then press A on Xbox and Switch, X on PlayStation, or E on PC.
• Favorite Food: Blueberries (Harvestable from bushes in the Forest of Valor)

Crocodiles

Much like the forest raccoons, these crocodiles are easily spooked and are the speediest of critters in the Valley. You'll need to approach them, pause whenever they become spooked, and lift their heads until they trust you enough to feed them.

• Location: Glade of Trust
• How to Approach: Wait till the crocodile faces you and begin walking toward it slowly, pausing whenever it is spooked, and then press A on Xbox and Switch, X on PlayStation, or E on PC.
• Favorite Food: Lobsters (From gold fishing spots in the Glade of Trust)

Foxes

The foxes are playful critters, much like the rabbits, and enjoy a bit of a chase through the snow before interacting with you. You might want to brush up on your fishing skills if you plan on feeding them their favorite food because they have a bit of a pickier diet.

• Location: Frosted Heights
• How to Approach: Chase two times, and then walk up and press A on Xbox and Switch, X on PlayStation, or E on PC.
• Favorite Food: White Sturgeon (From gold fishing spots in Frosted Heights)

Related: How to get a fox companion in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Sunbirds

These beautifully colored birds love to flutter around and eat the nectar from the flowers around the Plateau, and they aren't afraid a bit if you approach them. If you want to feed them their favorite food, you'll have to be sure to match up the colored flowers to the color of the bird.

• Location: Sunlit Plateau
• How to Approach: Walk up and press A on Xbox and Switch, X on PlayStation, or E on PC
• Favorite Food: Houseleeks (Harvestable from Sunlit Plateau)

Ravens

These flying critters may seem mysterious and brooding in the creepy Forgotten Lands, but they are quite friendly and fairly easy to approach. They do, however, have the most expensive palates that will require you to put your cooking skills to the test.

• Location: Forgotten Lands
• How to Approach: Wait for them to circle above you and lower in front of you, and then press A on Xbox and Switch, X on PlayStation, or E on PC
• Favorite Food: 5-Star Meals

Disney Dreamlight Valley Critter FAQs

Here are some extra tips and info about all things critters in Disney Dreamlight Valley.

Why do you have to feed critters?

Feeding critters their favorite treats will allow you to tame them to the point where they become equipable companions that accompany you around the Valley. Although they don't have much impact on the world, they still look adorable by your side and allow you to pet them by pressing on them with A on Xbox and Switch, X on PlayStation, or E on PC.

How many times do you need to feed a critter to tame it?

When you feed a critter its favorite food, it will display hearts, signifying they are a step closer to becoming tamed and a possible companion. However, not all critters take the same amount of time feeding to become tamed. While squirrels usually take only one feeding to be tamed, more difficult animals, like foxes or ravens, can take up to four or more times. You'll have to be diligent to collect all of them.

Why won't the critter let you approach it?

Some critters, like crocodiles and raccoons, are easily spooked and take longer to approach. Occasionally you may find that they just won't allow you to approach them. In my own experience, I have found that this glitch happens more often when there are a lot of obstacles and debris around the biome. Critters will attempt to run away but tend to get stuck on objects or take longer to track the space around them. You can always exit the biome and renter to try again or ensure the area is better cleared before attempting.

How can you equip a critter as a companion?

Once you feed a critter its favorite foods enough times, it will eventually become an available companion. You can change out your companions any time, just like your other accessories or outfits. Open your character inventory by pressing Y on Xbox and Switch, Triangle on PlayStation, or I on PC. Then select the Wardrobe tab. Here you will find the category Companions, which will show you all the critters you have tamed and can equip.

How can you get special critter companions?

There are special critters companions you can obtain outside the critters you find roaming around the Valley. These are often specifically themed critters from a Disney film or for a particular event. You can usually find them unlockable from the Star Path or sometimes from completing quests for various characters.

We hope this list of critter schedules and tips helps you tame the companion you wanted and get better acquainted with how the critters work in Disney Dreamlight Valley. We will keep this page updated with any future critters that are added as well, so keep checking back.

Looking for more Pro Game Guides Disney Dreamlight Valley content? Check our guides on All Critters’ Favorite Foods and How to approach them in Disney Dreamlight Valley or What is a ‘Star Path’ in Disney Dreamlight Valley?