Animal fun for students at Amazon in Daventry
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Students from Daventry Hill school were invited to a special petting zoo event at Amazon in Daventry, where they met various animals, engaged in nature activities and got a behind-the-scenes look at the fulfilment centre.
The animal menagerie experience was provided by The Phoenix Children’s Foundation, which provides fun-filled activities for children who live with disabilities, illness, or lack of opportunities. The charity hosts 22 acres of sensory gardens, and a collection of animals onsite.
The petting zoo at Amazon in Daventry featured animals like tortoises, rabbits, and donkeys.
Lewis Warburton, Site Leader from Amazon in Daventry said: “We wanted to create a truly memorable experience for the students of Daventry Hill School, and seeing the children’s faces light up when they met the donkeys and tortoises was just magical. Events like this remind us why community partnerships matter so much - we’re proud to open our doors and give local young people a day they’ll never forget.”
Louise Worts, Assistant Headteacher at Daventry Hill school said: “Our students had an absolutely brilliant day at Amazon. Getting up close with the animals - from the rabbits to the donkeys - was a fantastic hands-on experience that you simply can’t recreate in the classroom. Thank you to Amazon and Phoenix Children's Charity for putting on such a special event for our school community.”
Clare Smith from Phoenix Children’s Charity added:
“Days like this are exactly what Phoenix Children’s Charity is all about - bringing joy, connection, and learning to children in a way that truly captures their imagination. We’re glad to have a partner in Amazon Daventry. Well done to all involved.”
Community donations and employee volunteering are just two of the ways Amazon supports the communities where it operates. Amazon co-founded the Multibank initiative with former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown to support families in need. The West Midlands Multibank opened this year, with Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC). The initiative has donated more than 12 million surplus goods to over 800,000 families across Wales, Scotland, Greater Manchester, London, Tees Valley and Birmingham. This year, the Multibank will send 1 million orders to families across the UK.
Amazon has supported more than one million students across the UK with free STEM education programmes through Amazon Future Engineer and helps community organisations transport meals and other essentials to families in need through its pro bono logistics programme, Amazon Local Good.
Amazon partners with Comic Relief and is the official home of the charity’s iconic Red Nose. Together with its employees, customers, and partners, Amazon has raised over £4.8 million to fund projects that support people across the UK, and around the world.