Douglas Court Care Home Resident Feeds Giraffes in Once-in-a-Lifetime ‘Make a Wish’ Trip to the Zoo!

There were smiles, laughter, and even a few nervous giggles at Douglas Court Care Home in Derby this week, as residents took part in a truly unforgettable day out at the zoo — complete with a close encounter with some very tall, very hungry giraffes!

Organised as part of the home’s ‘Make a Wish’ initiative, the outing was centred around resident Pauline, whose wish was to visit the zoo to fed the animals. She got far more than she bargained for when she was handed a branch of leaves and asked to feed the giraffes — an experience she later admitted was “a little scary, but worth it!”

Resident Feeding Giraffes as part of Make A Wish Scheme
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