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Humboldt penguins visited a Grantham care home, delighting residents with cuddles and waddles as part of a unique enrichment experience by Amazing Animals.
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Penguins brought into care home as treat for OAP residents

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Last updated: 2025/05/21 at 10:43 AM
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Penguins visited a care home to treat OAP residents. This is Mary Short. (Jam Press/OSJCT)
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Penguins were brought into a care home as a treat for the OAP residents.

Two of the polar birds kept their cool, waddling around the home.

Residents and staff welcomed Humboldt penguins Widget and Pringle.

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It was part of the home’s efforts to give memorable experiences to residents.

Humboldt penguins visited a Grantham care home, delighting residents with cuddles and waddles as part of a unique enrichment experience by Amazing Animals.
A penguin visiting the care home to treat OAP residents. (Jam Press/OSJCT)

The birds from Amazing Animals, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, were just chilling at Gregory House, Grantham, Lincs.

Resident Pamela Parker even held a penguin, as reported by What’s The Jam.

Humboldt penguins visited a Grantham care home, delighting residents with cuddles and waddles as part of a unique enrichment experience by Amazing Animals.
Penguins visited a care home to treat OAP residents. (Jam Press/OSJCT)

She said: “When I heard of penguins coming to the home, I did wonder why there wasn’t a paddling pool filled up for them.

Home Manager Marie Young said: “It was an absolute joy to see the residents’ faces light up when the penguins arrived.

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Humboldt penguins visited a Grantham care home, delighting residents with cuddles and waddles as part of a unique enrichment experience by Amazing Animals.
Penguins visited a care home to treat OAP residents. This is Pamela Parker. (Jam Press/OSJCT)

“We like to think outside the box and bring something different for our residents.

“On this occasion, I think we certainly did.”

The penguins, known for their strong swimming abilities – reaching speeds of up to 15mph – were happy to be petted as they wandered through the dining room.

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Humboldt penguins visited a Grantham care home, delighting residents with cuddles and waddles as part of a unique enrichment experience by Amazing Animals.
Penguins visited a care home to treat OAP residents. This is Raymond Finbow. (Jam Press/OSJCT)

The penguin’s visit to the care home is also part of the zoo’s programme of animal enrichment activity, providing mental and physical stimulus for the penguins.

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Humboldt penguins visited a Grantham care home, delighting residents with cuddles and waddles as part of a unique enrichment experience by Amazing Animals.
Penguins visited a care home to treat OAP residents. (Jam Press/OSJCT)

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