Eastbourne care home resident in her 90s has animal wish fulfilled

Iris Sulman made a wish on the wishing tree at Mortain Place in Eastbourne to visit animals.

Knockhatch Adventure Park in Hailsham kindly offered its assistance and arranged a private tour where the care home resident had a look around the grounds at all the animals.

Home services advisor at the care home in Pevensey Bay Road Jenna Fowler said: “Little did she know that a surprise had been arranged for her and that was a meerkat experience. Iris got up close and personal with some little furry friends, she was able to stroke and feed them their breakfast - an experience that she will treasure.”

The care home resident has just celebrated her 92nd birthday and her day was filled with laughter, cake and a visit from the home’s therapy dog Hudson.