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Multi award-winning zoo in the south of Cambridge, UK. www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk Shepreth Wildlife Park first started as a private sanctuary in 1979.
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Discover a wide range of amazing animal species, go wild in the outdoor and indoor playing areas and relax in our Café. WillersMill Wild Animal Sanctuary, as it was known, was a refuge for creatures great and small, including rescued foxes, hedgehogs and badgers, alongside many different species of unlicensed exotics. After care and rehabilitation many were released back into the wild, but where t

his was not possible, they lived out their life at the sanctuary. Today, Shepreth Wildlife Park still hosts a busy ‘Hedgehog Hospital’ but also participates in national and international breeding programmes for endangered species. It remains as committed as ever to its animals and conservation, and to educating the next generation of conservationists.

16/11/2024

This Christmas, why not give a gift that truly matters? ✨ Sponsor the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital ✨ and make a life-saving impact for our prickly patients 🦔👉 http://swcc.sumupstore.com

Your gift won’t just sit on a shelf—it will help care for hedgehogs in need and therefore protect local wildlife!

Choose your life-saving present:

🐌 Feed a hedgehog for a month
🩹 Cover vital ringworm treatment for a hedgehog
💡 Keep the electric appliances on with a week's electricity
🐾 Pay the vet bill for one week
🏥 Run the entire hospital for a day or even a week!

These meaningful, sustainable gifts give back to nature and make a real difference to local wildlife. No clutter, just impact! Start Christmas shopping now 👉 http://swcc.sumupstore.com

15/11/2024

Which Raymond are you today?

14/11/2024

Amazing news, this Donation Day Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity has been paid! Thank you to everyone who supports us through - you're incredible! Want to get involved? Sign up for free and turn your Black Friday, Christmas and all other online shopping at over 8,000 retailers into free donations for our cause! Sign up now:

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14/11/2024

🎅🌟 Join us for a Magical Encounter with Santa at his Grotto in the zoo! 🌟🎄
Get ready to make this holiday season extra special for your little ones. At just £10 donation* per child, this unforgettable experience includes:

❄️ A visit to Santa's Grotto and a chat with the man in red
❄️ A Christmas gift
❄️ A FREE child winter zoo pass, granting them access to Shepreth Wildlife Park for a future visit between 1st October and 31st March in any year

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮'𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗪𝗖𝗖 𝗛𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹.

Santa will be waiting for you on 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵, 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁, 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱, 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.
𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱: https://sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/product/meetsanta/

*Please note that the Santa's Grotto £10 donation does not include entry into the wildlife park, which is required to access the Grotto. Children and all accompanying guests (minimum of one adult required per Santa's Grotto booking) will receive a discounted entry rate of £10 per person.

*Remember, your Santa's Grotto £10 donation is payable directly to the ‘Charity Elf’ on the day. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵 as the charity is not able to accept card payments.

11/11/2024

🎄Christmas Sale Alert!🎄

Get ahead of the holiday rush with gifts that give back! 🎁 Spend over £50 and receive a FREE gift pass (RRP £14.50) on us! Choose from animal experiences, sponsorships, annual passes, toys, tees and more—there’s something for everyone on your list! 🐾🎁 https://sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/shop/

Start your Christmas shopping early, avoid the December rush and make this season extra special! Sale runs 11th November to 15th December, 2024—don’t miss it!

https://sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/shop/

10/11/2024

Have you met Steve yet? He's the legend who's running the Athens Marathon 🌟TODAY🌟 in aid of the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital! 🦔🏃 https://www.justgiving.com/page/pilchyssheprethhedgehogs

Steve has been training tirelessly for months and your donation will give him that extra boost as he approaches the big day! More importantly, your support will mean the world to us at the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital, where we’re always in need of funds to provide the best care for our spiky patients and help them return to the wild as soon as possible.

Can you help him reach his goal before the big day? Please consider donating today through Steve’s JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/pilchyssheprethhedgehogs Thank you for your generosity 💙

Help Steven Pilcher raise money to support Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity (SWCC)

09/11/2024

We are very excited to announce our new 2025 Hedgehog Calendar 🌿🦔 is finally here, fresh out of the printer! https://swcc.sumupstore.com/product/limited-edition-swcc-hedgehog-hospital-plantable-2025-a4-calendar 🌼

We have listened to your feedback and made this year's calendar bigger and better! Still printed on eco-friendly seeded paper, it is now A4-sized and features even more adorable hedgehog photos. With information on the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital, useful tips to help hedgehogs and plenty of space for your notes, this calendar makes a perfect stocking filler for everyone!

All proceeds from the sale of this calendar will go to the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital, so that we can keep providing our patients with the best care and release them back into the wild as soon as possible.

Get yours before it's too late: https://swcc.sumupstore.com/product/limited-edition-swcc-hedgehog-hospital-plantable-2025-a4-calendar

08/11/2024

That's me!

08/11/2024

🚨 Important Update: The Education & Discovery Centre will be closed on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November, 2024. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. 🧑‍🏫📚

07/11/2024

Have you met Steve yet? He's the legend who's running the Athens Marathon on November 10th in aid of the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital! 🦔🏃 https://www.justgiving.com/page/pilchyssheprethhedgehogs

Steve has been training tirelessly for months and your donation will give him that extra boost as he approaches the big day! More importantly, your support will mean the world to us at the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital, where we’re always in need of funds to provide the best care for our spiky patients and help them return to the wild as soon as possible.

He's only a bit over £500 away from his goal! Can you help him reach it before the big day? Please consider donating today through Steve’s JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/pilchyssheprethhedgehogs Thank you for your generosity 💙

06/11/2024

Thank you for sharing these wonderful shots of our beautiful friends, Zoo my lens with kev stubbings! 💚

05/11/2024

🎉Congratulations, Louise Worboys!🎉 You're the lucky winner of an unforgettable Capybara Experience!

Louise booked her tickets for our 40th anniversary celebration, the 🌟Christmas Hedgehog Ball🌟 on December 21st at King's College in Cambridge, and was the winner of the last week of prize draws.

There’s still time to attend the most elegant event of the year, but tickets are selling fast! Join us for a unique evening of fine dining, live entertainment and festive drinks. Plus, by attending you'll be directly supporting the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital. All proceeds of the evening will go towards the care of our prickly patients. Guests will also be able participate in a silent auction featuring exclusive, one-of-a-kind items and experiences.

Secure your tickets now and kick off the holiday season with a bang! More info: https://sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/product/40thanniversaryball/

02/11/2024

The River Shep is a small chalk stream that originates from springs at the RSPB Fowlmere Nature Reserve. It flows northward through the village of Shepreth before joining the River Rhee (also known as the River Cam) at Barrington.

In response to growing environmental pressures, the Friends of the River Shep (ForShep - https://forshep.wixsite.com/forshep) was established in April 1999. This initiative began from a community meeting that raised concerns over the declining health of the river and the lack of wildlife. ForShep represents a dedicated local effort to protect and enhance the river’s natural habitat. The group collaborates closely with local conservation organizations, the South Cambridgeshire District Council and the Environment Agency.

On November 18th, our amazing team of staff and volunteers contributed to a conservation project led by Rob Mungovan, Conservation Officer for the Wild Trout Trust. As part of this effort, they added four tons of gravel to the riverbed at Angle Lane, enhancing spawning habitat for trout. Additionally, flow deflectors were installed to help retain the gravel while clearing sand and silt, supporting the river’s ecosystem.

01/11/2024

🎅🌟 Join us for a Magical Encounter with Santa at his Grotto in the zoo! 🌟🎄

Get ready to make this holiday season extra special for your little ones. At just £10 donation* per child, this unforgettable experience includes:

❄️ A visit to Santa's Grotto and a chat with the man in red
❄️ A Christmas gift
❄️ A FREE child winter zoo pass, granting them access to Shepreth Wildlife Park for a future visit between 1st October and 31st March in any year

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮'𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗪𝗖𝗖 𝗛𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹.

Santa will be waiting for you on 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵, 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁, 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱, 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.

𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱: https://sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/product/meetsanta/

*Please note that the Santa's Grotto £10 donation does not include entry into the wildlife park, which is required to access the Grotto. Children and all accompanying guests (minimum of one adult required per Santa's Grotto booking) will receive a discounted entry rate of £10 per person.

*Remember, your Santa's Grotto £10 donation is payable directly to the ‘Charity Elf’ on the day. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵 as the charity is not able to accept card payments.

30/10/2024

As the days shorten, we'd like to kindly remind you that our opening hours will change starting November 4th:

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸: Open from 10:00 to 16:00 (last entry at 15:00)
𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼'𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗳é & 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲: Open from 10:30 to 15:30 (hot food served from 11:00 to 15:00)

Please note that we will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during term time.

We look forward to welcoming you soon! ☕🐯

29/10/2024

Have you supported Steve yet? If not, now’s the perfect time! He’s running the Athens Marathon on November 10th in aid of the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital! 🦔🏃 https://www.justgiving.com/page/pilchyssheprethhedgehogs

Steve has been training tirelessly for months, and your donation will give him that extra boost as he approaches the big day! More importantly, your support will mean the world to us at the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital, where we’re always in need of funds to provide the best care for our spiky patients and help them return to the wild as soon as possible.

Please consider donating today through Steve’s JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/pilchyssheprethhedgehogs Thank you for your generosity 💚

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Station Road
Royston
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Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441763262226

Website

https://sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/

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Remember Steve (Steve Pilcher Charity Page)? That's right—our absolute legend who's gearing up to run the Athens Marathon on November 10th, 2024, in support of SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital! 🦔🏃‍♂️ https://www.justgiving.com/page/pilchyssheprethhedgehogs We’re thrilled to share that his training is going strong—he just completed the Berlin Marathon just 10 days ago! Check out the video of him crossing the iconic Brandenburg Gate 🏅 Huge congratulations to Steve on that hard-earned medal! But there's no rest for the dedicated! This Sunday, Steve will be taking on the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London. Best of luck, Steve! Help Steve reach his goal of raising £2,000 for the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital—he’s already halfway there! You can support him by donating here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/pilchyssheprethhedgehogs Every donation makes a difference, as the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital relies on these vital funds to care for and rehabilitate sick and injured hedgehogs.

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SLOW Week continues, an outreach campaign by the Little Fireface Project that highlights the needs of lorises (and pottos!) in zoos. Pygmy slow lorises, like Mo and Hugo at Shepreth Wildlife Park, are listed as endangered by the IUCN. In the wild, these primates face significant threats from habitat loss and the illegal pet trade. Zoos play a crucial role in their conservation by maintaining healthy, sustainable populations. At places like Shepreth Wildlife Park, animals like Mo and Hugo act as ambassadors for their species, helping the public learn about these unique, venomous primates. Through education, zoos raise awareness about the threats they face and inspire people to take action to protect them in the wild. 🎥 by keeper Mia. #SLOW2024 #SocialNotSolitary #Exudativore #Nocturnal #PrimateConservation #NotAPet #ZooAnimals #UKZoo #Conservation #SlowLoris #TickleIsTorture #WildAnimals

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Save the date: 21st December, 2024. King's College Cambridge. Celebrate our 40th Anniversary at the Christmas Hedgehog Ball in aid of SWCC Hedgehog Hospital. Book now: www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/product/40thanniversaryball Jonathan Scott

Clouded Leopard Working Group's Conservation Programme

Thank you to everyone for tuning in for the live stream of Alice's special talk. As promised, here's our surprise! 🐆 The Clouded Leopard Working Group has shared a video with us, highlighting how the money raised during our last fundraiser thanks to your generosity has helped create anti-poaching units and educational programmes in Nepal. 🎥 Watch it now: