Cuddly Cockatiels
How cuddly are these two! Poppy & Misty cockatiel were both hand reared by @nutgroveaviaries and a lot of time was spent with them as babies. Both lovely a good head scritch from me and in Poppy's case, any other willing human she meets! Poppy is 17 months old as she has been part of our animal team for just over a year. Baby Misty is only 5 months old. When they put their heads down they are inviting another bird (or for these two, their human) to preen them. #animalhandling #handsonlearing #pettherapy #animaltherapy #lionlearners #lionlearnerseastmidlands #cockatiel
Here is Rayo enjoying a snack after having fun this morning. She helped a 5 year old and his friends celebrate his birthday.
Little guessing game for you all. Guess how many mice are in the Christmas pudding?ππ€And for a bonus point, how many budgies are there in the background? (Volume up for that one).
Crested Gecko Gwen and some of her animal friends had a busy day today visiting two fun birthday parties. Both famileis have met us at previous parties of theirs or their friends so they know how friendly our animals are. Gwen was popualr with children and adults alike, Isn't she lovely!? π¦π#animalhandling #AnimalParty #reptileparty #crestedgeckos #lionlearners #lionlearnerseastmidlands
Today African Pygmy Hedgehog Yogi and some of his animal friends visited @darulmadinahuk nursery in Leicester. The children surprised the staff with their confidence and enthusiasm! If you would like us to visit your nursry or preschool for a hands on animal experience contact us to find out more. #handsonlearning #animalhandling #preschool #nurseryeducation #africanpygmyhedgehog #lionlearners #lionlearnerseastmidlands
This morning Indie and some of his creature friends visited @barrowplaygroup near Loughborough. The children were very gentle with the animals and also very brave! #animalhandling #preschool #nurseryeducation #handsonlearning #earlyyears #bluetonguedskinks #lionlearnerseastmidlands #lionlearners
Today Fancy Mouse sisters Speedwell and Cornflower visited the BTEC Animal Care students at De Lisle College, Loughborough. As part of an assignment they have to set up an enclosure for these lovely rodents. They also have our African Snails and Stick Insects to care for for a few weeks. ππ #fancymice #btecanimalcare #animalcare #lionlearners #lionlearnerseastmidlands
Russian Dwarf Hamster Winnie and some of his animal friends had a busy day today helping two girls celebrate their birthdays. Here he is waking up in his travel box after a snooze on his way home. πΉπ΄π₯± #animalparty #reptileparty #animalhandling #russiandwarfhamster #lionlearners #lionlearnerseastmidlands
Crested Gecko Gwen has been part of our animal team since she was a tiny baby and she is now 10! She is a lovely gentle, friendly girl. #lionlearners #lionlearnerseastmidlands #crestedgeckos #animalhandling #reptileparty #animalparty #animalhandlingworkshop
Zeb and friends the young Ivory Millipedes have joined our animal team. They still have some growing to do but won't be as big as our African Millipedes. They are very cute, confident and busy though. #lionlearnerseastmidlands #lionlearners #AnimalParty #reptileparty #invertebrates