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Our Animals
Every animal at Areterra has a name, a personality and a role in our sessions. Meet the whole family.
We currently care for 21 animals across 6 species — all of whom play a meaningful role in our therapeutic sessions. Each one is known by name, cared for daily and central to what makes Areterra special.
Macaws
Ricco & PilotOur two Blue-and-Gold Macaws are the most recognisable faces at Areterra. Intelligent, vocal and incredibly sociable — they form strong bonds with regular visitors.
Guinea Pigs
Winnie, Bumble, George, Spikess & HelgaGentle, curious and endlessly chatty — our guinea pigs are often the first animals new participants gravitate towards. Great for building confidence through calm, tactile interaction.
Rabbits
Honey, Artie, Flopsey, Mopsey & TopseyFive loveable rabbits who live in a large outdoor enclosure and come out for handling sessions. Caring for them teaches routine, responsibility and patience.
Chinchillas
Lily & FidgetLily and Fidget are soft, inquisitive and surprisingly fast. Caring for chinchillas teaches participants about specialist animal needs and the importance of gentle handling.
Degus
Daisy, Pansy, Cerys & TulipSocial and highly active, our four degus love to explore and interact. Named after flowers, they're a firm favourite during small animal handling sessions.
Chickens
3 hens — colour-coded ankletsOur three hens each wear a different coloured anklet so participants can identify and track them individually. Collecting eggs and feeding the chickens is a popular part of the daily routine.
Want To Meet Them In Person?
The best way to meet our animals is to visit. Arrange a session and see how they interact with the people we support.