Educational Workshops

Animal Welfare and Handling Workshops

As part of our workshops for children and young people, we are keen to help them gain an understanding of how to take care of a variety of animals and aquatics and how to handle them safely. For young people who may be interested in a career with animals, we are keen to inspire and support the next generation in enhancing their knowledge.

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Educational Workshops

Duration

Group Size

Cost

Animal Handling & Welfare

1hr 30mins

Max 20

Max 12 (SEN group)*

£250.00 +VAT

Environmental (Climate Change)

COMING SOON

1hr 30mins

Max 20

Max 12 (SEN group)*

£250.00 +VAT

*Smaller groups for SEN children is required for more interaction with Sensory Equipment and Animals.

Community Aquarium & Sensory Activity Centre

We have the UK’s first Community Aquarium and Sensory Activity Centre, of which the Community Aquarium is available 7 days a week to members of the community for FREE. The 100 tanks, which contain a variety of fish and plants for exploration, includes low lighting and specified colours to induce calmness. This environment provides a place of sanctuary for those who require a quiet and calm atmosphere and will allow individuals to explore our wonderful aquatic fish, while also being able to navigate themselves around with ease.

Our Sensory Activity Centre is specially designed to provide a sensory experience to help those who have learning difficulties, developmental disabilities or sensory impairments learn to interact with the world around them, but in a safe environment that builds up
their confidence and their ability.

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Environmental Workshops - COMING SOON

As part of our workshops, we feature how animals and the environment have an impact on each other and how we play a part in protecting wildlife. These include:

How animals are affected by the environment (plastics in the ocean)
Facts about caring for the planet (recycling and climate change)
How each of us can save or conserve energy (riding your bike, walking)

Careers & Confidence Workshops - COMING SOON

Latest

Tea with a Twist - Adults Only - 28/10/21

Join us for our Tea with a Twist events with a selection of biscuits and hot/cold drinks included, while meeting some of our Animals.
Case Studies: Adults

Coming soon!
Case Studies: Young People

Coming Soon!
Case Studies: Children

Read about the journeys of some children who have attended our 1:1 and Group Animal Assisted Therapy/Intervention programmes and what they thought of our activities.

Case Studies: Children

Read about the journeys of some children who have attended our 1:1 and Group Animal Assisted Therapy/Intervention programmes and what they thought of our activities.
Animal Assisted Activities

Animal Assisted Activities are well-being sessions for children and young people utilising animals and delivered by a Mental Health First Aider for Children and Young People.
TRH Duke & Duchess of Cambridge Visit HugglePetsCIC

The Duke and Duchess visited our fantastic Sensory Activity Centre and Community Aquarium on the 13th May 2021, as part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.
Animal Assisted Interventions - SEMH

Animal Assisted Intervention programmes support the Social, Emotional, Mental Health & Wellbeing of Children and Young People via the utilisation of Animals and a trained Therapist
Burnt Tree Primary School

Take a look at how Burnt Tree Primary School took advantage of our Animal Assisted Intervention programmes for their children, in supporting their Emotional, Social and Mental Wellbeing. Take a look inside one of our sessions with our Animals
Yew Tree Primary School

Take a look at how Yew Tree Primary School took advantage of our Animal Assisted Intervention programmes for their children, to support them with Low Mood and Anxiety.
Dovecote Primary School

Take a look at how Dovecote Primary School took advantage of our Animal Assisted Intervention programmes for their children, in supporting their Emotional, Social and Mental Wellbeing. Take a look at the range of animals the children met during their activities.
Joseph Leckie Academy

Take a look at how Joseph Leckie Academy took advantage of our Animal Assisted Intervention programmes for their children, in supporting their Emotional, Social and Mental Wellbeing.
Loxdale Primary

Take a look at how Loxdale Primary School took advantage of our Animal Assisted Intervention programmes for their children, in supporting their Emotional, Social and Mental Wellbeing, and even met the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Our Lady St Chads Catholic Academy

Take a look at how Our Lady's St Chads Catholic Academy took advantage of our Animal Assisted Intervention programmes for their young people, in supporting their Emotional, Social and Mental Wellbeing.