As the nights grow darker and excitement builds for Bonfire Night, Get to Know Animals wants to remind our Epping Forest community about keeping our beloved pets and local wildlife safe during this sparkling season.
Fireworks can be terrifying for animals. Here are our top tips for keeping them calm:
- Create a safe, quiet space - Set up a comfortable indoor haven with windows and curtains closed to muffle sounds and block flashing lights
- Sound barriers work - Play music or leave the TV on to mask sudden bangs
- Bring outdoor pets inside - Rabbits, guinea pigs, and other outdoor animals should come indoors during displays
- Stay calm yourself - Your pets take emotional cues from you
- Never punish anxiety - Scolding pets for fearful behaviour will only make them more stressed
- Try calming aids - Consider calming jackets, pheromone plugins, or anxiety wraps
- Distraction is key - Provide favourite toys, puzzle feeders, or special treats
Bonfires can be fatal for hedgehogs, mice, and other small creatures seeking shelter from the chilly nights.
Before lighting, check woodpiles carefully, move materials just before lighting, and create alternative wildlife shelters away from fire sites.
At Get To Know Animals, we're bringing some magical animal experiences to Epping Forest - and every visit goes towards the care of our rescued animals.
Get ready for a frighteningly fun half-term adventure that's more treat than trick!
Our exclusive spooktacular animal handling sessions offer something truly special - an intimate, magical experience in our atmospheric Party Cave that you simply can't find anywhere else.
Meet animals including adorable fluffiness, fascinating reptiles and slithery snakes, exotic beauties and creepy-crawly insects.
It's the perfect family day out with a wild twist!
As Christmas draws nearer, prepare for the most unique Santa experience ever!
Nestled in our magical treehouse grotto, you'll meet Santa Claws and a furry friend. The grotto even featured on Sky News last year for our one-of-a-kind festive experience.
Let the Christmas elf lead you up the twinkling, fairy-lit stairs, you'll hear Santa chatting away to his reindeer and elves, getting ready just for YOU!
Step into his incredible tree house grotto - a Christmas wonderland packed floor to ceiling with twinkling trees, retro decorations, more Christmas magic than you can wave a candy cane at, and the most jolly atmosphere you've ever experienced!
- Tickets sell fast so for more information and tickets visit: gtka.co.uk
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