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Surbiton veterans get up close to creepy crawlies during visit from zoo

Surbiton veterans get up close to creepy crawlies during visit from zoo

Some weird and wonderful creatures from around the world found their way into a Surbiton care home following a visit from a special zoo.

Exotic animals including a Brazilian black spider, a fully-grown Madagascan ground boa constrictor and a meerkat were some of the star attractions when the Spirit of the Wild zoo visited the The Royal Star & Garter Home, which cares for ex-servicemen and women living with disability or dementia.

Residents were able to be up close and personal with the animals and insects, stroking and holding them, and in some cases, allowing them to rest on their heads.

They were also shown giant stick insects, a parrot, lizards and chameleons, a barn owl, an African bull frog, tortoises and a hedgehog-like mammal called a tenrec.

Ben Pugh spoke to residents and relatives about each animal, telling them about their habitat, diet and traits.

The event was organised by activities manager Raquel Pena-Aristizabal.

She said: “I made sure I kept well away from the spider, but the residents showed no fear and loved meeting all the wonderful animals and creepy-crawlies.
"They had a great time.”

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