Meet Our Unique Animal Team

Horses have evolved as herd animals to be in tune with their environment. They are great to work with giving immediate, honest feedback and helping young people to make connections to themselves and others.  

Come and meet: Joey, Pebbles, Prince Charming and Hercules

 Goats are creative and intelligent. They are food orientated and will interact for food or for the joy of exploration. As quick learners, they are wonderful animals to work alongside for team building and confidence. 

Come and meet: Ant, The Krays, Cookie, Crumble  and friends

Alpacas are naturally peaceful, friendly and inquisitive animals that will check out and follow young people. They provide a soothing environment with their calm demeanour, being helpful for promoting a sense or tranquillity. 

Come and meet: Toffee, Vanilla, Marshmallow, Curly & Pals

 Sheep are gentle animals with calm, endearing personalities and find solace in their herd of two. Their wool is naturally very interesting and soft to touch, giving a relaxing, sensory experience. 

Come and meet: Mary and Margaret

Rabbits are a gentle delight to be around with soft fur and cute ways of eating and jumping. They are natural explorers of their environment and delight in having young people make their homes interesting with hanging toys and treats. 

Come and meet: Dexter, Leo and friends

Dogs are affectionate, sociable animals with obliging qualities that mean they are fantastic to help young people develop confidence and self-esteem. They are  food and toy motivated so generally happy to oblige with all interesting activities asked of them. 

Come and meet: Roxy, Ace and Friends 

Guinea pigs are fascinating animals who respond to body language and communicate with a variety of grunts and purrs and squeaks to express different emotions. They seem to enjoy a balance of being social and retreating. Our guinea pigs are happy to be held and love lots of cuddles.

Come and meet Carrot and Ziggles (and more)

  Ferrets are playful, curious and highly engaging animals that encourage interaction and laughter. Their energetic nature helps reduce stress, lift mood and promote positive social interaction. Working with ferrets can build confidence, patience and responsibility, support emotional wellbeing and helping individuals feel more relaxed and connected. Meet: Peanut, Ricky, Mr Wiggles, Mickey, Miranda

  Pigs are intelligent, social and affectionate animals that form strong bonds with people. Working with pigs encourages empathy and responsibility while promoting calmness and emotional regulation. Their friendly and responsive nature can boost confidence, reduce anxiety and support positive social interaction and wellbeing.

Meet : Pepper, Richard Ham and Wilbur