Shepreth Wildlife Park

05/12/2025

Last October 31st, we celebrated Howl-O-Ween – World Lemur Day!

This event was a fundraising collaboration between Shepreth Wildlife Park and Oxford Brookes University, all in support of efforts to protect lemurs in the wild.

We’re thrilled to share that together we raised an incredible £440, which will go directly towards conservation projects in south-eastern Madagascar, helping to safeguard lemurs and their forest homes.

A huge thank you to everyone who visited our Lemur Base Camp and supported this great cause. Your generosity makes a real difference! 💚

03/12/2025

Cesar’s Tip of the Day:

Take a deep breath and enjoy some calm today. Holiday madness is lurking around the corner! 🎄

📸 by volunteer Simon

02/12/2025

The Big Give Christmas Challenge is on! The patients at the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital need you more than ever 🤎 Give now via https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005J4BVYA0 and have your donations DOUBLED!

For ONE WEEK only, you can DOUBLE your donations to the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital starting TODAY!

👉 https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005J4BVYA0

Big Give runs match-funded campaigns all year long, helping charities make every donation go further. When you give through a Big Give campaign, a funder — a philanthropist, foundation or business — matches your gift. So a £50 donation instantly becomes £100 for a great cause like our SWCC Hedgehog Hospital.

Will you help us reach our target of £11,500 before December 9th? 👉 https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005J4BVYA0

01/12/2025

We have names! 🎉

Thanks to your votes on Facebook and Instagram, the two baby capybara girls are now officially Roseta and Pipoca, meaning popcorn in Spanish and Portuguese! 🍿

A huge thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and helped choose their names.

If you're planning a day out this upcoming holiday season, why not visit Shepreth Wildlife Park and meet Roseta and Pipoca in person? They can’t wait to say hello! 🐾

30/11/2025

What should we name these gorgeous baby capybara girls? 💕 Cast your vote by reacting to the photo with the corresponding emoji!

👍 Tamale & Tostada
(Mexican snack food & toast in Spanish)

🩷 Roseta & Pipoca
(popcorn in Spanish & Portuguese)

🥰 Boniato & Calabaza
(sweet potato & pumpkin in Spanish)

😆 Cereza & Amora
(cherry in Spanish & blackberry in Portuguese)

😮 Chia & Avelã
(chia seed & hazelnut in Portuguese)

Voting closes at midnight tonight (November 30th, 2025)! Get your votes in now!

29/11/2025

Join us at Shepreth Wildlife Park for our Home School Workshops! These sessions are designed to ignite curiosity and help children connect with the natural world through a mix of biology, ecology and conservation.

Each workshop is full of hands-on experiences that inspire understanding, empathy and curiosity about wildlife 💚

📆 Save the dates:

▪️5th December 2025 – Enclosure Design
👉 BOOK NOW: https://forms.office.com/e/fyaQ90rxCN

▪️9th January 2026 – Jobs with Animals
👉 BOOK NOW: https://forms.office.com/e/7cErRBByTE

▪️6th February 2026 – Senses
⚠️ Bookings open 26th December, 2025

These workshops are designed for children of primary school age, with activities and themes tailored to their learning level.

See you soon! 😁

25/11/2025

🐜 Come face to snout with the remarkable aardvarks and offer them their wriggly dinner. Marvel at their powerful claws and enviable, long eyelashes while you learn everything about the species!

Book your Aardvark Experience today: https://sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/product/aardvark-experience/

20/11/2025

Did you know your social media posts can have a global impact? That’s why it’s so important to think carefully about what we share.

Inappropriate animal content online can cause real harm to wildlife. So before you tap “share,” take a moment to think. Let’s be more .

These slides are inspired by the original work of the amazing team behind the ShareSavvy campaign. Follow them for more!

18/11/2025

🎄 Meet Santa at Shepreth Wildlife Park 🎅

Join us for a magical festive experience!

✨ Enjoy storytime with Santa
✨ Take part in a Christmas-themed activity
✨ Meet Santa and receive a special gift
✨ Get a Child Winter Zoo Pass valid for a future visit (1st Oct – 31st Mar) to Shepreth Wildlife Park

📅 DATES & TIMES

Dates: 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th December
Sessions: Morning (10:30 am) or Afternoon (1:30 pm)

You’re welcome to the park anytime from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, even if your session is later.

🎁 BOOKING

£10 per child (must be accompanied by at least one adult). This is a charitable donation to the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital (www.swccharity.org), payable on the day in cash.

Please note that park admission is not included in this donation. Attendees must book admission tickets in advance at a reduced rate of £11 per person (child or adult) via the link below.

BOOK NOW: https://sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/product/meetsanta

We’ll confirm your experience session time after booking.

Come and enjoy the festive fun! 🎅🎄

15/11/2025

A huge thank you to the amazing volunteers from Arm for their generous donation of useful items from our wishlist! 💚

From ropes for climbing and hanging enrichment, to wire for securing feeders, skewers for vegetables and carabiners for attaching all kinds of enrichment, these items will help enhance the lives of the animals at Shepreth Wildlife Park.

Would you like to help make a difference for them too? You can support them by choosing a gift from our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2KUUY5MS8B5W5?ref_=wl_fv_le

Your kindness will make both the animals and the keepers very happy!

11/11/2025

🦇 Walk among Egyptian fruit bats and serve them their lunch as wings flutter all around you. Marvel at the fascinating naked mole-rats and keep your eyes peeled for the secretive loris.

Book your Nocturnal House Experience today: https://sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/product/nocturnal-house-experience

10/11/2025

Every purchase from our store helps save a hedgehog in need and supports their journey back to the wild. Help them now: https://swcc.sumupstore.com