2024 SEASON

1st September to 3rd November 2024 open daily 10am to 4pm, last entry at 3pm

Pre booking is not required for general admission.

No dogs other than pre-booked assistance dogs allowed on site.

SCHEDULE OF DAILY ACTIVITIES

Flying displays, Owl Talks & British Wildlife Talk indoors if wet

Different birds are flown on each display

10.00am Sanctuary Opens
10.30am Raccoon & Lemur Talk
11.15am Flying Display
12.10pm Owl Talk
1.00pm British Wildlife Talk
1.45pm Owl Talk
2.30pm Flying Display
3.15pm Animal Talk
4.00pm Sanctuary Closes

 

Avian Influenza Precautions:
We are open as normal with a few minor changes to ensure
the safety of our resident owls, other birds and animals.
We have walk-through disinfectant footbaths at the public entrance
and disinfection routines for all owl areas.

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER  - AUTUMN BRITISH WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION DAY

Come and join us as we host a number of local wildlife organisations. As well as enjoying our usual program of activities there is the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of work that goes on locally to support our natural environment.

For this event there is a 50% discount on the admission price for admission tickets purchased in advance. Call the Sanctuary to book your ticket and take advantage of this amazing offer.

 

SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER TO SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER - HALLOWEEN AT THE SANCTUARY
Fancy dress competition, quiz, pumpkin carving, special day events and more. Further details to follow.

 

 

ENCOUNTERS WITH A DIFFERENCE

 

BREAKFAST WITH THE ANIMALS 

Come and join us at the Sanctuary, before hours (9am), to meet and feed either our fox or the meerkats.

Included in the price is time with the animals, breakfast (cooked or continental) in our tearoom, and entry to the Sanctuary for the day.

Available on Tuesdays & Fridays, participants must be 5 years old or over and under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Cost is £50 per person, £90 for two people or £160 for a family of 4 (maximum of 12 guests).

PRE-BOOKING ONLY - To book & check availability please call the Sanctuary on 01726 860182 at least two days in advance.

 

JUNIOR KEEPER EXPERIENCE (8 - 14 year olds)

Keeper experiences for adults can be arranged separately please call the Sanctuary to discuss

This is a truly unforgettable experience providing those young animal lovers in your life the chance to go behind the scenes and learn more about our amazing animals. As a junior keeper you will get involved in feeding and caring for some of our animals. Come ready to roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and have some fun.

Available on Wednesdays and Sundays

Sample Itinerary:-  (Note itinerary is subject to change, depending on animal welfare, weather patterns and staffing on the day)

9.00am Meet the keeper, health and safety briefing
9.30am Prepare food for the lemurs & polecat
10.00am Feed the lemurs & polecat
10.30am Mid-morning snack
10.45am Meerkats - clean enclosure, prepare & deliver enrichment
12.30pm Feed and brush goats
1.00pm Finish

 

Cost is £100 per child and includes the experience, a cap, certificate and an item/items from the gift shop up to a value of £10 and entry to the Sanctuary for the rest of the day.

Small print:-

The child must be accompanied by one adult from the same household (free of charge)

One adult (free of charge) can accompany multiple children as long as they are still from the same household.

Up to 4 additional, non-participating guests may observe the Junior Keeper on site for a reduced entry rate of £10 per person.

Maximum of 6 people per session (this includes both children and accompanying adults).

PRE-BOOKING ONLY - To book & check availability please call the Sanctuary on 01726 860182 at least two days in advance.