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Learn what the Oxpecker Pet does in Grow a Garden and how its Safari Support ability helps other Safari pets recharge faster.
The Oxpecker Pet is a limited-time pet introduced in the Safari Harvest Event of Grow a Garden along with many new pets. Despite its common rarity, it is one of the most useful support pets in this new update. The Oxpecker is designed to enhance other safari-type pets, helping them recover faster after using their abilities.
In this guide, we will tell you how to get it and explore its abilities.
Oxpecker Pet in Grow a Garden
The Oxpecker is a small black bird with a yellow-tinted lower body and a red and yellow beak, closely inspired by real oxpeckers found in African savannas.
| Rarity | Obtainable From | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Common | Safari Egg (50%) | Safari Harvest |
Oxpecker Pet Abilities and Passives
Normal Oxpecker
| Trait | Effect |
|---|---|
| Safari Support | When Safari-type pets finish their abilities, they begin their next cooldown 14–30 seconds faster. |
Rainbow Oxpecker
| Trait | Effect |
|---|---|
| Rainbow Safari Support | Safari-type pets begin their next cooldown 24–50 seconds faster after finishing their abilities. |
How To Get the Oxpecker Pet
To unlock the Oxpecker pet, you need to hatch a Safari Egg. There are two main ways to get this egg:
- Safari Harvest Rewards: Submit 500 points worth of fruits to the Safari Harvest. By doing so you will get a 4.23% chance of getting one Safari Egg or a 0.85% chance of getting three.
- Safari Shop: If you have unlocked 125 million Safari milestones, you can buy the egg from the Safari Shop for 30,000,000 Sheckles or 149 Robux if it is not in stock.
Once you have this pet, place it in your garden and wait for it to hatch. This egg takes about 4 hours and 10 minutes to hatch.
Why the Oxpecker Pet Is Worth Getting
- Helps all Safari pets recharge faster after ability use.
- Easy to obtain compared to higher-tier Safari pets.
- Limited-time pet: you won’t be able to get it once the event is over.
FAQs
How Do I Get the Oxpecker Pet in Grow a Garden?
You can hatch the Oxpecker from the Safari Egg, which can be earned through the Safari Harvest or purchased in the Safari Shop.
What Does the Oxpecker Pet Do?
It reduces the cooldown time for other Safari-type pets after they finish using their abilities.
Can the Oxpecker Pet Be Upgraded to Rainbow?
Yes, the Rainbow version further increases cooldown reduction, helping Safari pets recharge 24–50 seconds faster.
Is the Oxpecker Worth Using?
Yes, it’s one of the best support pets in the event, especially if you use multiple Safari pets in your setup.
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