The day Zoolab came to Werrington Lodge

“Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visitors today”

Werrington Lodge care home, in Peterborough, was full of animal mischief on when the mobile zoo came to visit the home.

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Resident Ambassador Brian Steels enjoys holding a snake. | BHC

Residents at Werrington Lodge were pleasantly surprised to see animals such as lizards and snakes.

General Manager Nancy Simeon said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visitors today.  We knew that having the mobile zoo here would be a bit of fun for all our residents, especially as some find it difficult to go on many outings in our minibus.  We are always looking for new activities for the residents and today we have seen the seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people.”

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John is a fan of lizards! | BHC

Werrington Lodge care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. If you have any questions please contact us on 01733 324252 or [email protected]

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