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SWCC Hedgehog Hospital is a charity hospital dedicated to the rescue & rehabilitation of hedgehogs. Keep trying to call us
2. Thank you for all your support!

Just Giving: https://www.justgiving.com/swcc
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/10YC81KWYR2TS?ref_=wl_share About Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital

Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital is a unit near Cambridge dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of the European Hedgehog. It was opened in 2012 and is run by 9 trustees, 2 staff, an incredibly dedicated team of volunteers, and we would

not exist without our generous supporters. We admit up to 800 hedgehogs annually from across Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, as well as the surrounding areas of Greater London, Suffolk, Essex and Bedfordshire. Found a hog that is injured, poorly, orphaned or out during the day? Please note this page is not constantly monitored so do not wait here for a reply here if you are concerned about a hog - please call us on our helpline 07505651968 or 07947361187 (Open 10 am - 4 pm)
If you can not get through to us please:
1. Ring the BHPS for advice on 01584 890801
3. Find and contact a local wildlife rescue
www.helpwildlife.co.uk/map
If the hedgehog is collapsed or injured and you can not get through to us please contact your nearest vet. Thank you :)

History
Shepreth Wildlife Park managed a hedgehog rehabilitation program on-site for many years but, upon seeing the need for expansion, created the Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity (SWCC) in 2011. The SWCC also helps many other conservation efforts worldwide and aims to raise awareness about endangered species, which is why you may occasionally see posts about other animals on this page too. How to help
We have an Amazon Wishlist which we keep updated with items we most need. You might be able to find these items cheaper elsewhere so feel free to shop around! https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/10YC81KWYR2TS?ref_=wl_share

To make a monetary donation please check out the links on this page:

https://www.justgiving.com/swcc

We need lots of newspaper to use as bedding for the hogs, so an easy way to help is to save your newspaper and drop them off in the brown wheelie bins outside the hospital or outside the wheelie bins located at the shed near the top of the carpark. If you remove the staples from them first we will be eternally grateful.

06/11/2025

🎄 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, 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! 🎅🎄

04/11/2025

Remember, remember! Bonfire piles make perfect homes for hedgehogs and other wildlife!

This Bonfire Night, please help keep them safe by following these simple steps:

🔥 Build your bonfire on the same day you plan to light it. This prevents hedgehogs and other small animals from settling in overnight.

🔦 Check carefully before lighting. Use a torch to look and listen for any sleeping hedgehogs or other wildlife hiding inside.

🧹 If possible, move the pile before lighting. Lift it from the base using brooms or poles. This helps wake and move any hidden animals to safety.

Our garden wildlife is far more precious than a moment of flame and smoke.

Thank you for helping protect hedgehogs this Bonfire Night!

03/11/2025

Avoid the last-minute rush and start sorting those stocking fillers now! 🎁

Grab your SWCC Raffle Tickets today and give yourself (or your loved ones!) the chance to win some amazing prizes: https://swcc.sumupstore.com/product/2025-raffle

🥇 1st Prize: Family Annual Pass to Shepreth Wildlife Park
🥈 2nd Prize: A VIP Capybara Experience at Shepreth Wildlife Park
🥉 3rd Prize: A Gold Animal Sponsorship Package of your choice at Shepreth Wildlife Park

It’s the perfect clutter-free stocking filler, and every ticket helps us continue caring for our hedgehog patients for years to come.

Get your tickets now: https://swcc.sumupstore.com/product/2025-raffle

02/11/2025

If you’re planning a bonfire this year, please build it on the same day you light it! This simple step helps protect hedgehogs, who might otherwise snuggle in overnight, only to be harmed when the fire is lit. Watch our patron, Hugh Warwick, explain why this matters.

01/11/2025

A big thank you to everyone who has donated from our wishlist and dropped off donations so far. There was more that we couldn’t fit in the bench!

As always we are overwhelmed by the support. ♥️🦔

30/10/2025

We are starting to run low on certain supplies can you help?

We desperately need tins of wet cat or dog food ideally meat and jelly based, kitten and adult cat biscuits, 1ml and 20ml syringes and royal canin mother and baby cat biscuits.

A member of staff will be on site
9 am - 5 pm every day to take your donations.

Or you can go to our Amazon wishlist and send them directly to us!
👇🏻👇🏻
https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/10YC81KWYR2TS?ref_=wl_share&brid=tDtu4xXrrqNBbI4wFSzd5w

Our address is
SWCC Hedgehog hospital
Shepreth wildlife conservation charity
Shepreth wildlife park
Station road, Herts
SG8 6PZ

28/10/2025

Join us at Shepreth Wildlife Park this Halloween! 🎃 Support the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital and its patients by making a small donation to have your very own pumpkin carved by our team. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/800735312620200 A big thank you to our wonderful patron, Hugh Warwick, for this video.

27/10/2025

Houdini has been with us just over a month and she is starting to now make some good progress. ♥️🦔

26/10/2025

🎃🎃 Pumpkin carving starts tomorrow! 🎃🎃

Join us at Shepreth Wildlife Park* from October 27th–31st, 2025 and support our hedgehog patients by taking part in our pumpkin carving fundraiser🦔

Choose your perfect pumpkin and let our team bring your spooky design to life! Collect your carved creation before you leave, ready to light up and welcome trick-or-treaters at your doorstep.

Suggested donation: £5. All proceeds go directly to the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital.

*Standard admission prices apply.

Kind reminder: All activities and timings are subject to change without notice, depending on weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

23/10/2025

Out during the day I’m not okay 💔🦔

This little lady came in a few days ago freezing cold, dehydrated and extremely skinny. These pics were taken before she was popped in an incubator to warm up but sadly we were too late for her. Her body was already shutting down and sadly she did not make it.

In rescue we love to show you the happy endings but not all hedgehogs will leave our doors the way we would like them to. Thank you to her finder for getting her to us quickly.

A reminder to not delay getting a hedgehog help and if you are unsure give your local rescue a call for some advice we are always happy to help.

20/10/2025

Vote for us! 👉 https://mygivingcircle.org/shepreth-wildlife-conservation-charity

My Giving Circle is donating £16,500 to the Top 10 UK & Irish Charities, and your vote can help us win a share! 🦔

Thank you 💚

17/10/2025

Got plans for October half-term yet? 🎃 We’ve got something fun for the whole family!

Join us at Shepreth Wildlife Park* from October 27th–31st, 2025 and support our hedgehog patients by taking part in our pumpkin carving fundraiser🦔

Choose your perfect pumpkin and let our team bring your spooky design to life! Collect your carved creation before you leave, ready to light up and welcome trick-or-treaters at your doorstep.

Suggested donation: £5. All proceeds go directly to the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital.

*Standard admission prices apply.

Kind reminder: All activities and timings are subject to change without notice, depending on weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Address

C/O Shepreth Wildlife Park, Station Road
Royston
SG86PZ

Telephone

+447947361187

Website

http://www.swccharity.org/, https://twitter.com/SWCCharity

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About Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital

Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital is a unit near Cambridge dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of the European Hedgehog. It was opened in 2012 and is run by 9 trustees, 2 staff, an incredibly dedicated team of volunteers, and we would not exist without our generous supporters. We admit up to 800 hedgehogs a year from across Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, as well as the surrounding areas of Greater London, Suffolk and Bedfordshire. Found a hog that is injured, poorly, orphaned, or out during the day? Please note that this page is not constantly monitored so do not wait for a reply here if you are concerned about a hog - call us on our 24 hour helpline 07505 651968. If we do not answer please: 1 - keep trying to call us 2 - ring the BHPS for advice on 01584 890801 3 - find and contact a local wildlife rescue www.helpwildlife.co.uk/map If the hedgehog is collapsed or injured and you cannot get through to a rescue please take it straight to a vet. Thank you! History Shepreth Wildlife Park managed a hedgehog rehabilitation program on site for many years but, upon seeing the need for expansion, created the Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity (SWCC) in 2011. The SWCC also helps many other conservation efforts worldwide and aims to raise awareness about endangered species, which is why you might occasionally see posts about other animals on this page too 🐯 How to help We have an Amazon Wishlist which we keep updated with items we most need. You might be able to find these items cheaper elsewhere so feel free to shop around! https://www.amazon.co.uk/registry/wishlist/10YC81KWYR2TS To make a monetary donation please check out the links on this page: http://www.swccharity.org/donations/ We need lots of newspapers to use as bedding for the hogs, so an easy way to help is to save your newspapers and drop them off in the brown wheelie bins outside the hospital. If you remove the staples from them first we will be eternally grateful 😁 Thank you for all your support 🦔