Why choose The Animal Lady

Learning, laughter and connection.

Nichola brings her experience as a teacher and her lifelong love of animals together in visits shaped around the people she meets.

For schools and children

Hands-on learning with real animals can make a classroom topic something children remember.

  • Age-appropriate sessions for different abilities
  • Links to habitats, life cycles, classification and animal care
  • Visits shaped around current topics and learning goals
  • Questions, discussion and curiosity about the natural world
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A colourful chameleon on a branch
A care home resident cradles a rabbit

For care homes

Animals can give people a reason to talk, remember, smile or simply enjoy a quiet moment together.

  • Gentle opportunities for conversation and storytelling
  • Memories of much-loved pets and childhood
  • Sensory experiences suited to the group
  • Time for residents, staff and families to connect
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Come and meet us

Let’s plan a visit together.

Tell Nichola about your setting, your group and what you’d like to explore.

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