By The Open Arms Team
During the summer holidays we held one of our free events. At this session the parents and children had the opportunity to meet a variety of fascinating animals. The experience was both enjoyable and educational which allowed them to learn about reptiles, mammals and how to care for them safely and responsibly. During the encounter, they met several reptiles including snakes, lizards and tortoises. The people that attended learned about their habitats, diets and unique adaptations that help them survive in the wild. They also met a range of furry animals, such as rabbits, guinea pigs and other small mammals. The handlers explained how each animal behaves and what they need to stay healthy and the people who attended was given the chance to gently handle some of the animals under the supervision of the trained staff.
Quotes
“Fantastic – Brilliant range of animals. All ages enjoyed it”.
“It was amazing! The children loved seeing all the types of animals and handling them. Staff were really friendly”.
“Absolutely loved the session!”.
“Great experience, kind and friendly. Would definitely come again”.
“I found this really fun because I leaned facts about the animals and I also go to touch them”.
“Lovely, friendly, hands-on experience. Amazing opportunity for the children. Thank you”.
“Amazing Session – Thanks!”.
“Amazing experiences for the children to experience so many animals, especially the snake. Loved every moment. Can’t wait for next time. Thank you.”
“I liked it. Liked our chance to hold spider. Was very good. Thank you. Very welcoming and different. Enjoyed it”.
Reptile Rendezvous shared our poster on Facebook, and someone posted “had a great day yesterday even cracked the fear of spiders.”