Widget and Pringle, two Humbolt penguins, visited Cedar Mews Care Home in Birstall, Leicestershire, to give residents a dose of pet therapy
The residents of the beaming care home welcomed their newest visitors – a pair of penguins.
Seven-year-old Widget and nine-year-old Pringle come in for an afternoon pet therapy session. The birds came from Heythrop Zoological Gardens, Oxfordshire, to visit residents at Cedar Mews Care Home in Birstall, Leicestershire, on Wednesday (March 6).
The Humboldt penguins, from Peru and Northern Chile, are accompanied by keepers to ensure residents can safely approach the birds. The penguins roamed around and befriended many of the residents, many of whom had dementia.
Jenna Peters, activities coordinator at the home, said: “We’re really excited to bring such a unique and fun experience to our residents. It’s really nice to see the smiles and hear the laughter as Widget and Pringle interact with everyone .”
“This special visit also encouraged residents who don’t normally participate in activities to come and socialize. The Penguins are a testament to our commitment to enriching the lives of our residents through extraordinary experiences.
“We believe in creating moments that matter, and the penguin’s visit added a beautiful chapter to our residents’ stories. We look forward to planning more memorable experiences like this in the future.”
