· Chessington World of Adventures welcomed real-life assistance dogs and the families they support for a special preview of the UK’s first and only PAW Patrol-themed land, opening to the public on Sunday 3 May

· The visit shone a light on the life-changing impact of assistance dogs and the charities behind them, while giving families an unforgettable day together in the World of PAW Patrol

· Celebrity mum Dani Dyer, alongside her children Santiago, Summer and Star, made the preview extra pup-tastic by welcoming the special guests to the new land

Monday 27th April 2026: No job is too big and no pup is too small, especially when it comes to helping others, and ahead of the opening of the UK’s first and only PAW Patrol-themed land, Chessington World of Adventures has been celebrating the real-life hero dogs who do just that every day, ahead of opening Sunday 3 May 2026.

A selection of hero hounds, and the families they support, from leading UK assistance dog charities Canine Partners and Support Dogs wagged their way into Adventure Bay for an exclusive sneak preview of the World of PAW Patrol, where they were welcomed by Dani Dyer and her three children, Santiago, Summer and Star.

While Chase, Skye, Marshall and the pup squad are heroes on screen, assistance dogs are changing lives in the real world, building independence, confidence and everyday freedom, as well as providing vital practical and emotional support. The preview was designed to recognise these incredible partnerships, give families time together away from day-to-day routines, and underline Chessington World of Adventures’ commitment to creating memorable, accessible experiences for all.

The meet and greet saw six families and their dogs come PAW-to-PAW with the famous PAW Patrol characters before exploring all World of PAW Patrol has to offer. The hero hounds included Labradors Albert and Zeus from Support Dogs, trained to provide life-changing assistance including autism support and epilepsy seizure alerts. They were joined by black Labrador cross Golden Retriever June from Canine Partners, who helps her partner with practical day-to-day tasks that open doors to greater independence.

The new pup crew made the most of the preview of the new land, with Sophie captured giving Marshall a high-PAW, whilst Zues got tail-wagglingly excited as he went whisker-to-whisker with Skye. Dani Dyer, and her children Santiago, Summer and Star enjoyed the playpark and meeting Skye alongside the assistance dogs and their families.

On joining the assistance dogs and their families at World of PAW Patrol, Dani Dyer said: “As a mum, I’m always on the lookout for days out that feel really special for the kids, and meeting these real-life hero dogs who help families every single day is exactly that. The PAW Patrol pups are all about teamwork and helping others, so seeing the assistance dogs come along with their owners, meet their PAW Patrol counterparts, and be ‘part of the patrol’ has made it such a lovely and inspiring day.”

Nick Bevan, Vice President at Chessington World of Adventures, said: “The World of PAW Patrol is all about teamwork, kindness and helping others, so it felt only right to celebrate the real-life hero dogs who live those values every day. We wanted to give the families a brilliant day out together, shine a light on the amazing work of the charities, and help create memories we know will be treasured for years to come. Seeing the dogs and their families enjoy the new land and meeting the PAW Patrol pups was a truly special moment, and we can’t wait for other little ones and their families to do the same from this Sunday.”

To support the charities, Chessington World of Adventures will welcome puppies-in-training from Support Dogs and Canine Partners to give them valuable early learning experiences in a busy, stimulating environment as part of their journey to becoming highly skilled working dogs.

A Support Dogs’ spokesperson said: “Days like this give the people we support a chance to relax, have fun and create special memories together. It’s also great that Chessington World of Adventures is committed to ensuring their spaces are accessible. Our dogs truly are real-life heroes, so meeting the PAW Patrol pups felt like a perfect match.”

A Canine Partners’ spokesperson shared: “PAW Patrol showcases heroic dogs on screen, but we see their real-world impact every day. From opening doors and picking up dropped items, to providing vital emotional support, our assistance dogs help their partners live life on their own terms.”

Also joining the pup-squad was celebrity mum Dani Dyer, who helped host the meet and greet alongside her children Santiago (aged five), Summer and Star (aged two), before exploring the new land with the special guests.

Opening Sunday 3 May 2026, the World of PAW Patrol brings Adventure Bay to life inspired by the top-rated animated preschool series from Spin Master that airs on Nick.Jr and streams on Paramount+.

Junior patrollers can enjoy four new rides, each themed around a beloved member of the PAW Patrol pack, three pup-tacular playscapes, plus PAW Patrol-themed food and beverage and retail offerings.

Guests can extend their stay in one of Chessington World of Adventure’s PAW Patrol-themed hotel rooms, the first and only PAW Patrol accommodation in the UK. Each room sleeps up to two adults and three children, with packages starting from £155 for a family of four, including bed and breakfast, early ride access, a ‘Pup Pass’ Meet and Greet fast track pass, and a Reserve & Ride one-shot pass.

Visit www.chessington.com/paw-patrol to find out more and book.

For further information, please contact: CWOAR@stripecommunications.com

About Chessington World of Adventures Resort

Chessington World of Adventures Resort is Britain's biggest wildlife theme park. The only UK attraction to offer a theme park, zoo and SEA LIFE aquarium, plus two themed hotels, magical rides and attractions, and over 1,000 animals spread across 128 acres. Chessington is Britain’s wildest adventure!

Chessington is a 35-minute direct train from London Waterloo. Visit Chessington.com.

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About Merlin Entertainments

Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-centre gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 62 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences. See www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.

About Canine Partners

Canine Partners is a UK charity that creates life-changing partnerships between disabled people and expertly trained assistance dogs. Supporting individuals with a wide range of physical disabilities, the charity carefully matches each person with a dog suited to their needs, personality and lifestyle.

These highly skilled dogs provide practical support in everyday life, from raising the alarm in an emergency to unloading the washing machine and helping their partner dress and undress. They also offer essential emotional support and constant companionship.

Each partnership builds confidence and independence, reducing reliance on carers and giving people the freedom to live life their own way.

Around 90% of dogs in training go on to become assistance dogs or take on other roles within the charity. With no government funding, Canine Partners relies entirely on public donations and legacies to fund the £50,000 cost of each dog’s journey from puppyhood to retirement.

Since 1990, the charity has created more than 1,000 partnerships, with over 260 currently active across the UK. With more than 100 people on the waiting list, demand for these life-changing dogs continues to grow. Find out more: cpartners.uk/learnmore.

About Support Dogs

Support Dogs is a national charity, providing life-saving assistance dogs for those living with long-term medical conditions. It runs three main programmes of work:

- Epilepsy seizure alert dogs – providing a life saving, 100% reliable warning up to 1 hour before every seizure.

- Autism assistance dogs – providing safety, reducing anxiety and facilitating a more inclusive life for autistic children

- Disability assistance dogs – providing 24/7 care, independence and support for individuals living with a wide range of disabilities

Learn more about the charity at www.supportdogs.org.uk

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