A care home was visited by alpacas and baby guinea pigs recently.
Rivermead Care Home, in Norton, received the group of critters on January 16.
Residents were delighted to see the animals, from Butterwick Alpaca Retreat, roaming around their garden and inside their lounge.
Sarah Jackson, general manager, said: "Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visitors today.
"We knew that having the farm 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 seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people."
Resident Margaret commented: "As a child I used to love all the animals on the nearby farm.
"Today was very enjoyable and it was wonderful that the animals were free to roam amongst us."
Rivermead Care Home is run by care provider Barchester Healthcare.
The home provides residential care, nursing care, and dementia care for 71 residents, ranging from respite care to long-term stays.
For more information, please contact Ms Jackson on 01653 696942 or rivermead.reception@barchester.com
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