Swindon resident's 'dream comes true' at wildlife park

Anne, a resident at White Lodge care home, realised her wish to be up-close with giraffes during an outing to the park.

She said: "I have always loved giraffe’s, I find them so beautiful and getting to see them is a dream come true.

Residents from White Lodge care home in Swindon at Cotswold Wildlife Park (Image: Barchester Healthcare)

Residents from White Lodge care home in Swindon at Cotswold Wildlife Park (Image: Barchester Healthcare)

"I can’t wait to tell my family and show them the pictures that we got."

She was part of a group of residents from the home who spent the day at the zoo, enjoying the chance to see animals from around the globe.

Ramona, general manager at White Lodge, said: "Our residents have really enjoyed their day out at the Cotswold Wildlife Park.

Anne at Cotswold Wildlife Park (Image: Barchester Healthcare)

"Trips out in the homes mini bus are a regular event for the residents, and we always ask for ideas on where they would best like to go.

"The day was a lot of fun, residents were able to pet certain animals on the day which was quite therapeutic, and we had great weather for the outing.”

White Lodge Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, and provides nursing care, residential care and respite care.