Why corvid dawn is so unique....

Animal Therapy

Corvid Dawn Animal Therapy is a unique opportunity to get close to the natural world and spend time with our permanent resident birds who really enjoy human encounters, we also have all sorts of animals that enjoy human interactions.

These animals are all rescues, they have all had a very tough beginning in life and have been given an opportunity to thrive and grow at Corvid Dawn Wild Bird Rescue.

Some of these animals have had to overcome some traumas and cruelty so we give them the choice every time if they wish to participate in the interaction, but this is what makes the bond even stronger between patients and children, they choose you, so it's a very real and genuine relationship.

We can tailor sessions to a family or an organization, so a phone consultation is required so we know exactly what you would like to achieve and if we have a suitable programme for you.

If you are a School or Neuro diverse School, or care home we recommend a trial session for an afternoon to initially introduce the animals into their new environment.

benefits of animal therapy

Animal Assisted Therapy

Animal assisted therapy can improve fine and gross motor skills and coordination. That’s because it stimulates all the patient’s senses, from sight to hearing to touch.

Activities like petting, feeding, or brushing the dog improves control of certain movements, especially in the hands and arms. Animal Therapy can help all sorts of conditions

and offers so many benefits such as:

Providing routine
Distraction from pain, discomfort, or negative feelings
Mood stabilization, even boosting serotonin and creating a generally happier time
Increase in social interaction and the desire to get out of the house and see the animal
Exercise and improved health and mobility
A feeling of companionship and decreased feelings of loneliness
Decrease fear or worry

Motivation to care for the animal, to go out and see the animal, and to give the animal happiness. Humans have sought out comfort in animals for thousands of years, it's in our natural makeup, which is why it comes naturally to us. Animals help us live in the present moment and connect us to nature, to a non verbal language and emotion that we might never normally tap into.

Animal therapy should be used alongside a mental health program, though animals are fantastic creatures for aiding the healing process, AAT is not a form of therapy to be

used in isolation.

Services & Prices

Group Activities & Animal Experience

Educational Talks and handling experience

1hr 30min Educational Talk

£150.00

Includes introduction of the animals (minimum of 3), learning about the different species, a little touch on rescuing in the UK, what to do when you find a wild bird and handling and interaction with the animals themselves.

1hr Therapy Session with Leo

£100.00

Hands on experience with Leo our Rescue Spanish Mastin, a huge gentle giant, full of empathy and loving cuddles, tolerant of all ages and special needs.

Spring Summer

At our busiest time of year we are offering a unique look into wildlife Rehabilitation and Rescue

Family time at Corvid Dawn (coming soon)

£200.00

2 full hours (maximum of 4 people) of interaction with all our animals at the sanctuary, this includes feeding the pigs, sheep, grooming the horses, having corvid time in with the rooks or crows, sit in the quail house for cuddles and if you're you're feeling brave, feeding the Ravens Alfie and Loki, best of all you get to meet any spring babies we have in and get to feed them too, anything from baby songbirds, pigeons, crows or jays.

1hr 30mins Educational Talk with Wild Birds

£170.00

includes an introduction and bit about what we do, what to do when you find an orphaned bird, watch baby birds being fed and some interaction with the babies and some handling. A great chance to see our British wildlife up close and personal.

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