Wellbeing Through Wildlife

There is plenty of evidence that shows spending time outdoors amongst wildlife can significantly enhance your mental health and wellbeing. From reducing stress and anxiety to boosting mood and creativity, Knowsley Safari Park, with its access to acres of beautiful natural landscapes and diverse wildlife, is the perfect setting for our wellbeing initiative.

The half day sessions offer teams the chance to step away from their daily routine, immerse themselves in nature, and engage in activities designed to promote relaxation and wellbeing. Whether it's a guided nature walk, mindfulness exercises amidst the tranquil surroundings, or simply taking in the sights and sounds of the park, each session promises to provide a much needed break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Participants will have the chance to see a variety of wildlife on the day, which may include lions, zebras, rhinos, capybaras. Teams can also take a ride on the Baboon Bus taking them up close and personal.

Sessions run from 9.30am to 1.30pm and each session is open to a maximum of 12 people.

Booking process

Wellbeing Through Wildlife sessions are available to teams across the Trust.
Applications for bookings need to be made by team leaders/managers only. 

We understand the significant pressures many teams across Mersey Care are facing, and we want to offer these upcoming dates to those who need support most. Teams experiencing high levels of strain—particularly those already working closely with OE, HR, or other supportive services—will be prioritised to ensure help reaches where it’s most needed 

If you’d like to register your team for one of the available dates (up to 12 spaces per team), please contact us at wellbeinghub@merseycare.nhs.uk.  

When getting in touch, kindly include the number of staff you’d like to attend, any support your team is currently receiving from other services within the Trust, and your preferred date. We appreciate the challenges around staffing and encourage you to thoughtfully consider what’s realistic for your team—your wellbeing matters, and we’re here to support you in making this work. 

Please note that while we truly appreciate your interest, submitting a request does not guarantee a confirmed booking. Our team will be in touch to let you know whether we’re able to offer a place on this occasion 

We understand cancellations may happen, we do ask that in the event of a cancellation you provide us with as much notice as possible so we may offer the places to another team

In addition, the process below must be followed:

1. Select a suitable date from the selection within the table below, clicking the respective ‘register interest here’ link.
2. Send the auto-generated email including the number of places you wish to book. A maximum of 12 delegates can attend.
3. Attach copies of the completed consent forms for each delegate to the email.

Please note, if you do not follow the process above, your application will be delayed.

Your expression of interest is not confirmation of a booking. A team member will contact you from wellbeinghub@merseycare.nhs.uk acknowledging your request. We aim to respond to messages within 1-2 working days. Monday-Friday, excluding bank holidays.

You will then be contacted again to confirm if your requested date has been secured.

As our funding for these events is limited, we sadly may not be able to offer all teams who apply a place. In the event of high demand, priority will be given to teams which haven’t accessed the initiative before.

Dates available

All queries should be directed to wellbeinghub@merseycare.nhs.uk from Mersey Care mail boxes.

Page last updated: 22 September 2025