Interacting with animals can provide children with emotional comfort and a sense of security, encouraging them to display softness, kindness, and empathy. This interaction teaches children that animals respond positively to gentle behaviour, helping them feel less lonely and potentially reducing anxiety and stress. Children can expand their understanding of various species, life cycles, and biology by interacting with animals. This interaction fosters a deeper connection to nature and enhances their curiosity and imagination.

Interacting with animals teaches children important responsibilities, such as feeding, cleaning up after, and grooming them. Through these tasks, children develop essential life skills and learn about accountability. Children who demonstrate empathy towards animals and comprehend the duties that come with it frequently develop better emotional regulation, leading to improved emotional intelligence in adulthood. When a child forms a bond with an animal, they can gain valuable life lessons such as love, loyalty, and affection, through this connection.

All of our animals have undergone inspection in September 2024 by the RSPCA, who praised us for the care and affection we provide to them. 

Our Guinea Pigs

We have lots of little piggies in Fleetville Guinea Pig Family; Hetty, Betty, Bruno, Eddie, Luna and Riley.

All our guinea pigs enjoy being held and receiving lots of fuss. They offer a reassuring squeak to anyone that needs it and will be your best friend if your bring them a treat to eat.  They love nothing more than climbing on Guinea Pig Mound and eating the occasional carrot! 

Did someone say circus? Look at the lovely new hide out that our guinea pigs have been treated to.

Our Rabbits

Honey and Hope enjoy snuggling together or frolicking in the grass with the goats. Hope has a kind nature, while Honey is very friendly. Their favourite treats are carrots and broccoli.

Our Fish

Come in to reception and meet our fish!

We currently have 1 Platy Fish (named Frodo), and 2 Zebrafish (named Merry and Pippin).  

Frodo, Merry and Pippin are "temperate" fish as they have evolved to live in water at room temperature. They are not cold water or tropical fish and they are quite happy in a filtered unheated aquarium in a heated room. 

Our School Goats 

In April 2024, we welcomed Mavis and Barbara to Fleetville. They are a pair of Anglo-Nubian goats who were born in November 2023.