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Penguins delight residents in care home visit

Penguins delight residents in care home visit

Summary

Two penguins visited a care home in Nottinghamshire, bringing joy to the residents as part of an animal-assisted therapy program. The penguins, Pringle and Widget, are trained therapy animals from a zoo in Oxfordshire.

Key Facts

  • Penguins named Pringle and Widget visited a care home in Nottinghamshire.
  • The visit was part of an animal-assisted therapy program for the residents.
  • Residents had the chance to touch and hold the penguins.
  • The penguins are from Heythrop Zoological Gardens in Oxfordshire.
  • They have been trained for therapy interactions throughout their lives.
  • The care home often invites other animals for similar therapy purposes.
  • Families of residents were also invited to meet the penguins during the visit.
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