At Saltholme, you’ll find a world of amazing wildlife thriving right in the middle of the Tees Valley’s heavy industry.Surprising, isn’t it? But this is a brilliant place for wildlife ? and for you! Come and explore the state- of-the-art visitor centre with panoramic views of the reserve and its industrial backdrop. Follow your nose …
Welcome to WWT Steart Marshes – a wild, wetland landscape for the future that helps people and wildlife adapt to climate change. Rising sea levels are putting the squeeze on our coast, so WWT and the Environment Agency have created Steart Marshes ? one of the UK?s largest new wetland reserves. Hundreds of hectares of …
Fens Falconry is a dedicated bird of prey centre based in Wisbech, Cambs and offers experience days by appointment only, external demonstrations at events, school & other educational visits, lectures, courses and photography days. We offer discounts to the owners of local businesses (within 20 miles of us) as well as all emergency service &?military?personnel. …
Butterfly World is a butterfly zoo located on the Isle of Wight. It opened on 1 May 1983 as part of the Medina Garden Centre, becoming the first butterfly
The RSPB was formed to counter the barbarous trade in plumes for women’s hats, a fashion responsible for the destruction of many thousands of egrets, birds of paradise and other species whose plumes had become fashionable in the late Victorian era. The organisation started life as the Society for the Protection of Birds (SPB), founded …
The gardens and parkland that you see today at Burghley were largely designed by Lancelot ?Capability? Brown in the 18th century. Today, sweeping vistas down to the spires of Stamford with the backdrop of the House create the perfect canvas for open air classical concerts, wedding receptions, events or just a quiet stroll with the …
Wild Futures is a UK registered charity founded upon over five decades of experience in the field of primate welfare and conservation, environmental education, and sustainable practice. Wild Futures’ Vision: A world in which people understand and respect the welfare and conservation needs of primates and habitats, where primates have a wild future and the …
Tamar Donkey Sanctuary Charity No: 1138221. Currently the home of 22 donkeys, along with goats, sheep, pigs, ponies, rabbits, guinea pigs.
Situated in idyllic Norfolk countryside, Redwings Aylsham is home to over 50 rescued residents including real-life Black Beauty Maya, donkey duo Wiggins and Wacko, and Redwings? notorious herd of Shetlands, “The Gangsters”. The centre is also hosts a jam-packed schedule of activities during school holidays and a great place for school and group visits. There’s …
South Lakes Safari Zoo (formerly South Lakes Wild Animal Park) is a 51-acre (21 ha) zoo established in 1994 by David Gill, and located in Cumbria, England. Its name refers to its proximity to the Lake District, though it lies entirely within the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness on the outskirts of Dalton. After an initial rapid …
We offer experience days including owl and bird of prey encounters, hawk walks and falconry days. Our ambassador animals and incredible team of birds of prey are able to visit you for educational talks, animal therapy sessions, corporate events and more. The North Somerset Bird of Prey Centre offers the chance to watch and interact …
Shepreth Wildlife Park opened to the public in 1984 as a refuge for injured and orphaned animals. Since then it has become one of East Anglia?s major attractions participating in endangered breeding programmes, and raising over ?300,000 for conservation projects worldwide working alongside Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity (SWCC). Today, there are over 100 species to …
Discover some of the UK’s rarest wildlife and enjoy family-friendly activities at Minsmere. Choose an idyllic walk or head to the coastal lagoons to see an impressive variety of birds, including avocets, bearded tits and bitterns. If you’re lucky, you might see an otter around the reedbed pools.
This family-run business is a dream fulfilled, taking three years in the planning, designing and building stage, before opening in May 2008. Doing most of the?work ourselves, we hope we have created an attractive environment for our much loved animals and birds, as well as a large variety of wildlife habitats. We hope you enjoy …
Hillside is now home to over 3000 animals and is one of the UK’s most successful campaigning organisations for the animals’ cause.? We have always known that one of the main reasons animals are left to suffer in factory farms is because people have little or no idea about the immense cruelty involved in their …
Sandwell Valley Country Park (grid reference SP024925) is a country park, run by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, in Sandwell Valley, on the River Tame in the middle of the urban conurbation between Birmingham and West Bromwich in the West Midlands of England.
The Screech Owl Sanctuary was founded in 1990 and is currently situated in mid Cornwall on the edge of the Goss Moor nature reserve near Indian Queens. We hold one of the largest collection of owls in the south west with over 40 different species from all over the world. We deal with all rescue …
The Highland Wildlife Park is a 105-hectare (260-acre) safari park and zoo near Kingussie, Highland, Scotland. The park is located within the Cairngorms National Park. The park is run by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland and is a member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) and the European Association …
Edinburgh Zoo, formerly the Scottish National Zoological Park, is an 82-acre (33 ha) non-profit zoological park in Corstorphine, a suburb of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. The land lies on the south facing slopes of Corstorphine Hill, from which it provides extensive views of the city. Built in 1913, and owned by the Royal Zoological …
Richmond Park, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, was created by Charles I in the 17th century as a deer park. The largest of London’s Royal Parks, it is of national and international importance for wildlife conservation. The park is a national nature reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special …
Nestled in the centre of Weymouth, the reedbeds of Radipole Lake are an unlikely urban home to some stunning wildlife, including fabulous birds like bearded tits and kingfishers, and elusive creatures such as otters and water voles. Start your journey at the family-friendly Discovery Centre and have a go at pond dipping.
Autumn (September) It?s autumn now in the Cairngorms, velvet is coming off antlers and the bulls are strutting their stuff ready for the rutting season. Why not take a visit to see Britain?s only free-ranging herd of reindeer in their natural habitat? Visits go every day at 11am and 2.30pm at this time of year, …
We are an independent organisation and a UK registered charity. We cater not just for birders but for naturalists of all persuasions, and our accommodation in the Old Lower Lighthouse is available to anyone who wishes to stay with us and enjoy any aspect of the natural environment of Portland.
Porfell Wildlife Park is a wild family attraction only a few miles from Looe in South East Cornwall. It offers sanctuary to many different animals from around the world. They might be neglected, injured, imported illegally or simply no longer wanted. For whatever reason they come to us, they?re always welcome. Since 1989, we?ve created …
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