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Residents living at Richmond Villages Aston-on-Trent were last week treated to an engaging and educational visit from Animal Magic Parties, a mobile animal encounter provider. The visit brought a variety of exotic animals to the village, including a Honduran Boa Snake, Meerkat, Skunk, Chameleon and Tenrec.

Residents had the opportunity to observe, touch and learn about creatures they might not typically encounter at their own pace, with many enjoying hands-on interactions that brought enjoyment and sparked conversations among the group.

The Meerkat and Skunk proved to be particularly popular with residents, who appreciated their friendly and engaging nature during the interactive session.

Naomi Benham, Activities Coordinator at Richmond Villages Aston-on-Trent, who organised the visit, commented:  “For many residents, the visit offered a novel and stimulating experience. The opportunity to hold and interact with the animals created memorable moments and encouraged residents to engage with wildlife in a meaningful way.

“It was wonderful to see our residents enjoy such an interactive and engaging experience. Animal encounters like this are valuable to our community as they bring joy, spark conversations and provide stimulating activities. We're pleased that the Animal Magic Parties visit was so well-received by those living with us."