Sadly, the time has come to announce the closure of Heythrop Zoological Gardens at the end of March. This decision has not been taken lightly, and we would like to thank everyone for your kindness, generosity and support. We are so pleased that we were able to welcome you in to take part in the animal encounters, zoo visits, open days, parties and the young zoo adventures. Meanwhile, on the road, who could forget the lovely residents and staff of the numerous care homes, hospices and hospitals that we have had the privilege of visiting. Our animal carers were always moved by the happiness these interactions created. We have thoroughly enjoyed meeting you all – guests and hosts alike – and seeing the smiles on your faces when meeting our friends, the animals. Thank you for everything, we wish you all the very best moving forward
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Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Pringle and Widget charmed staff and service users alike at Charlton Lane Hospital in Cheltenham yesterday afternoon when they popped in for a visit.
The Humboldt penguin couple posed for photos with colleagues and patients – many of whom fundraised to support the visit. Our thanks to fundraisers, Heythrop Zoological Gardens, Pringle and Widget for cheering up a grey January day.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Having spent the morning charming the patients and staff at North Cotswolds Hospital, penguins Pringle and Widget waddled on over to Tewkesbury Community Hospital this afternoon, where they received yet another enthusiastic welcome.
The Humboldt penguins, Pringle (aged 12) and Widget (aged 7), are pictured here meeting Deputy Service Director Juliette Richardson, Matron Julie Ellery and staff at Tewkesbury Hospital, during a day out from their home at Heythrop Zoological Gardens in Oxfordshire.
OSJCT Avonbourne Care Centre
We had a visit from Pringle and Widget today, two Humboldt penguins from Heythrop Zoological Gardens. It was so lovely to meet them and we were surprised how soft they are!
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