CARE home residents in Wilton made some new furry friends thanks to a special visit.

Two alpacas from Alpaca Adventure visited Wilton Place care home on Buckeridge Road last Tuesday (July 9)

The residents were said to be pleasantly surprised to see the alpacas wandering around the courtyard, with many getting a closer look to pet and ask questions about their new friends.

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Josephine, a resident at Wilton Place, said, “It was simply wonderful having the alpacas visit us today; they were so well behaved and I think they enjoyed the fuss.”

General manager at Wilton Place, Antoinette Roberts, said: “Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visitors today.

“We knew that having the animals here would be a bit of fun for all our residents, especially as some find it difficult to go on many outings in our minibus.

“We are always looking for new activities for the residents and today we have seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people.”