Meet Trixie, our resident Cairn cross with a taste for the high life. A connoisseur of comfort, she enjoys the finer things in life — sunny spots, good company, and the occasional jelly bean or tortilla crisp. Trixie considers herself a lady of style and sophistication, which is why she still hasn’t quite forgiven the artist in residence for capturing her on what she insists was a very bad hair day. Despite this injustice, she remains charming, opinionated, and entirely convinced the world revolves around her — and honestly, she may be right.

Meet Rolo, Biscoff and Fudge — our trio of young guinea pigs, full of mischief and very big opinions. United by their love of the finest spring water and an unwavering devotion to kale, these three can reduce an impressive veggie feast to crumbs in the blink of an eye. Most of the time they live in perfect harmony, squeaking cheerfully and plotting their next snack. However, as they edge into their pre‑teen phase, it’s not uncommon to see at least one dramatically flounce off for a moment of quiet reflection.  Adorable, dramatic, and always hungry.

Meet Fidget and Flump… if you can find them, that is. Our elusive pair have perfected the art of burrowing, leaving the Artist in Residence to spend many hours on the lookout — usually rewarded with nothing more than a fleeting ear or a suspiciously twitching paw. Masters of underground engineering, they prefer life beneath the surface, where tunnels are expanded, plans are plotted, and mischief quietly brews. Listen carefully and you’ll hear the gentle scraping and scratching as they remodel their underground world — occasionally pausing just long enough to check if the coast is clear before disappearing again. Blink, and you’ll miss them.

Meet Emma, a jolly Irish-doodle powered entirely by boundless enthusiasm. Forever cheerful and endlessly wiggly, she takes her role as chief tennis ball guardian very seriously — protecting her precious stash with great devotion… while also spending most of her day enthusiastically searching for the very same tennis ball she’s convinced has gone missing. Emma believes every walk is an adventure, every visitor is her new best friend, and every ball is the most important ball that has ever existed. Chaos? Occasionally. Joy? Absolutely guaranteed.

Also known as the Office Fish, Gill is our distinguished Siamese fighter who has settled into his new role as the school’s calming influence with great poise. Gracefully gliding through his tank, he brings a sense of calm to all who pass — unless it’s times tables time, of course. Possessing a surprising aptitude for numbers, Gill is often seen stopping mid‑swim to watch (and occasionally join in with) the testing of times tables badges, observing with what we can only assume is careful calculation. Serene, scholarly, and always keeping an eye on things — Gill takes his role very seriously indeed.

Herbie is the much‑loved tortoise of Mousehole Class, famous for whizzing (well… Herbie‑style whizzing) around the room like he’s late for an important meeting. When he’s not on one of his adventures, you’ll usually find him enjoying his two favourite treats: juicy blueberries and only the finest, most carefully selected leaves.

Herbie has a big personality to match his shell and likes things just the way he likes them. He can be a little grumpy if the classroom gets too chilly – at which point he makes it very clear that the heat lamp should be switched on immediately. Once warmed up, however, he’s back to his calm, curious self, keeping a watchful (and slightly sleepy) eye on Mousehole Class.

Meet the stick insects — yet to be named, largely because we spend most of our time searching for them. These are the latino dancers of the classroom, gently swaying, pausing, and striking a pose as if permanently mid‑routine. Confident in their camouflage skills, they spend much of the day convinced they are completely invisible.

Big personalities in very stick‑like bodies, they enjoy creating suspense by freezing dramatically, then slowly repositioning themselves when no one is “looking”.  These masters of disguise know they are the stars of the show… even if you have to look twice to spot them.