A care home was filled with 'animal mischief' when a mobile zoo visited.

Rothsay Grange care home in Andover welcomed various animals on Thursday, September 19.

Residents were delighted to meet creatures including Henry the tortoise, Betty the South African stick insect, Bjorn the Asian rainforest scorpion, and Dolly Python the African royal python.

Animals visiting included a tortoise (Image: Barchester Healthcare) The animals were brought in by their keeper, Anna from Zoo Lab.

Snakes paid a visit to residents at Rothsay Grange (Image: Barchester Healthcare) Seva Hashimova, general manager, said: "Our residents have really enjoyed their unusual visitors today.

"We knew that having the mobile zoo here would be a bit of fun for all our residents, especially as some find it difficult to go on many outings in our minibus.

"We are always looking for new activities for the residents and today we have seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people."

Residents were thrilled by the exotic visit (Image: Barchester Healthcare) Rothsay Grange care home is operated by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK's largest care providers.

The care home provides residential care, nursing care, and dementia care for 66 residents, from respite care to long-term stays.