Due to the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across the UK our Aviaries and part of the lakes area are closed.

We do NOT have this virus at Raystede. We are still open and welcome visitors to the rest of the site.

Exercise

All animals need to be able to exercise and to express their natural behaviour such as running, climbing, flying etc.

Complete one (or more) of the activities below to discover the different ways that our animals like to keep fit

Activity 1: Keep fit path puzzle

Match the animal with the type of exercise it needs and find out why

Virtual version Print version

Activity 1: Keep fit path puzzle

Match the animal with the type of exercise it needs and find out why

Virtual version Print version

Activity 2: Dog agility or cat dangly toy

Use our 'how to' guide and film to encourage your four-legged friend to get their daily workout!

For dogs For cats

Activity 2: Dog agility or cat dangly toy

Use our 'how to' guide and film to encourage your four-legged friend to get their daily workout!

For dogs For cats

Activity 3: Animal charades

Print and cut out the game cards or view them on the screen. Act like an animal for one minute, how many of the Raystede residents will your friends be able to guess from your actions?

Virtual version Print version

Activity 3: Animal charades

Print and cut out the game cards or view them on the screen. Act like an animal for one minute, how many of the Raystede residents will your friends be able to guess from your actions?

Virtual version Print version

Your support helps animals like Mags

Mags arrived at Raystede in poor condition, suffering with chronic laminitis (inflammation and damage to the tissue of his hooves) severely impacting his ability to move. Mags spent around four weeks not being able to leave the stable, with Styrofoam pads taped to all four feet to increase comfort.

Five months later, thanks to your kind donations and the expert care our Equine Team, Mags is the picture of health, he is worm and lice free, and most importantly he isn’t in pain.

We couldn't help animals like Mags without your incredible support.

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