Personnel from RAF Brize Norton have once again offered their help to the
Cotswold Wildlife Park, undertaking the huge task of maintaining
and improving various animal enclosures.
The first outreach day took place back in 2017 and, over the years, have proven to be hugely successful and rewarding to everyone involved.
The day involved helping with several large jobs around the Park including the re-substrate of the Vulture aviary, re-perching the Squirrel Monkey enclosure, pressure washing the Penguin pool and planting some trees in the Arboretum.
Natalie Horner, Section Head, Primates, Small Mammals & Birds at Cotswold Wildlife Park, said:
“Development days like this are always a huge help for us at the Park as these are big jobs, which require a lot of people power and planning. As a thank you, the team then met some of our larger residents, the Rhino and Giraffe. Days like today, where you can do something different from your every day and be around some wonderful animal species can be a great way of supporting your mental health. We’re really happy we can support the team from Brize in giving them these opportunities as well as receiving some great help in return.”
Natalie Horner
Section Head CWP
This continued partnership with the Cotswold Wildlife Park highlights the ongoing relationship RAF Brize Norton has with our local community and surrounding areas.
Squadron Leader Burgess said:
“Volunteering at Cotswold Wildlife Park offers RAF personnel a valuable opportunity to reset both mentally and physically, while still serving in uniform and representing the Force in a public-facing role. This event is part of a wider programme of activities organised by Flight Sergeant Yeomans on behalf of the Station Mental Health Committee, in support of Men’s Mental Health Week. Since January, the Committee has been working closely with Nat and the park to build a lasting partnership focused on respite, personal development, and community engagement. The relationship is already delivering clear benefits and forms a meaningful part of our long-term mental health strategy.”
Squadron Leader Burgess
RAF Brize Norton
