Portland Airport introduces therapy llama and alpaca to help reduce traveler anxiety.

Portland International Airport has implemented an animal therapy program featuring Beni the llama and Captain Jack the alpaca to alleviate traveler anxiety. Provided by Mountain Peaks Therapy, these animals aim to create a calming environment, complementing the airport's natural design elements like live trees. While their presence has elicited positive reactions from passengers, more research is needed to fully understand the effectiveness of therapy animals in reducing stress.

November 04, 2024
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