Shepreth Wildlife Park

Shepreth Wildlife Park Discover a wide range of amazing animal species, go wild in the outdoor and indoor playing areas and relax in our café. South of Cambridge, UK.
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www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk Shepreth Wildlife Park first started as a private sanctuary in 1979. Willers Mill Wild Animal Sanctuary 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 when this was not possible, they lived out

their life at the sanctuary. Today, Shepreth Wildlife Park is home to the busy SWCC Hedgehog Hospital and also participates in national and international breeding programmes for endangered species. It remains as committed as ever to its animals, wildlife conservation and to educating the next generation of conservationists.

Throwback to the official launch of our new SWCC Conservation Hub! This new learning and meeting space is officially ope...
06/06/2026

Throwback to the official launch of our new SWCC Conservation Hub! This new learning and meeting space is officially open, and we loved celebrating with so many of you. Here are a few snapshots from an amazing day!

The wait is over! The votes have been counted and the three capybara pups born in April finally have names! 🥁🥁🥁Bellota's...
05/06/2026

The wait is over! The votes have been counted and the three capybara pups born in April finally have names! 🥁🥁🥁

Bellota's twins are Tostada ('piece of toast' in Spanish) and Burrito ('little donkey' in Spanish and also the delicious wrapped tortilla dish), while Pepita's boy is Queso ('cheese' in Spanish)!

Which name is your favourite? Let us know in the comments!

📸 by Public Engagement Volunteer Simon

Shepreth Wildlife Park will be closed for private hire on Saturday, 6th June 2026 from 10 AM to 2 PM. We will be open to...
04/06/2026

Shepreth Wildlife Park will be closed for private hire on Saturday, 6th June 2026 from 10 AM to 2 PM. We will be open to all visitors from 2 PM to 5 PM.

Thank you for your understanding. See you soon! 🐯🧡

Join us for a very special evening at the cinema! 🎥SWCC Trustee and Shepreth Wildlife Park Education Experience Officer ...
04/06/2026

Join us for a very special evening at the cinema! 🎥

SWCC Trustee and Shepreth Wildlife Park Education Experience Officer Liz Dams will be introducing the powerful documentary David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet at the Cambridge Arts Picturehouse on Wednesday, 10th June at 8:10 pm.

Make sure to arrive a bit early to visit the Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity table by the kiosk! The SWCC team will be there with information about our charity work, the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital and plenty of advice on hedgehog conservation.

🎟️ Book your tickets here: https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/002/HO00018113/david-attenborough-a-life-on-our-planet-intro

📸 by Cambridge Arts Picturehouse

We had an otterly great time celebrating Otter Day at Shepreth Wildlife Park, raising awareness and just over £150 for t...
03/06/2026

We had an otterly great time celebrating Otter Day at Shepreth Wildlife Park, raising awareness and just over £150 for the International Otter Survival Fund!

Visitors loved taking on our 13-species trail, hunting for clues to decode a secret word and earning an otter postcard while learning about global conservation.

The fundraising was a huge success thanks to beautiful artwork and handmade bracelets by volunteer Thalia (www.larlroseart.com), hand-pressed otter badges, a pebble-painting station and an Otter Experience raffle.

While visitors voted our resident Asian short-clawed otters as their favourite species, the day was a great opportunity to talk about lesser-known endangered species like the southern river otter and marine otter.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and donated to help us reach this awesome total for these amazing animals!

02/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce that the SWCC Conservation Hub is officially open!

On May 25th, SWCC patron Hugh Warwick alongside SWCC Chair and Shepreth Wildlife Park Director Rebecca Willers cut the ribbon, officially unveiling our brand-new, inspiring centre dedicated to wildlife conservation.

A massive thank you to the Rural England Prosperity Fund for the funding that made this dream a reality. We also want to thank all of our wonderful guests, visitors, volunteers and staff for making our opening day unforgettable.

To learn more about this exciting new community and learning space, please visit: https://swccharity.org/conservation-hub

⚠️ Subtitle Correction: Please note there is a typo in the subtitles! The figure mentioned is actually £800,000, not £8,000. Apologies and thanks for your understanding!

🚧 ROADWORKS ALERT 🚧📅 Starting: Monday, June 1st⏳ Duration: Approx. 3 weeks📍 Location: Station Road, at the entrance to D...
02/06/2026

🚧 ROADWORKS ALERT 🚧

📅 Starting: Monday, June 1st
⏳ Duration: Approx. 3 weeks
📍 Location: Station Road, at the entrance to Docrwa's Close and Shepreth station / Shepreth Wildlife Park

⚠️ Access: Station Road is completely accessible for all visitors throughout June and July, please ignore road closure signs, When Fowlmere Road is closed, please head through Frog End to reach Shepreth Wildlife Park.

Remember to give yourself a little extra travel time. Check all the details here: https://swccharity.org/roadworks

This information has been provided by the Greater Cambridge Partnership as part of the Melbourn Greenway and Shepreth Wildlife Park cannot be held responsible for any unfactual information.

Otter Day is just around the corner! 🦦😁Join us next Saturday, May 30th, at Shepreth Wildlife Park for a day of otter goo...
27/05/2026

Otter Day is just around the corner! 🦦😁

Join us next Saturday, May 30th, at Shepreth Wildlife Park for a day of otter goodness!

Come and learn about different otter species from around the globe through activities at the Education and Discovery Centre and at our special pop-up stall right by the otter habitat, including painting your very own souvenir pebble and voting for your favourite otter species (you can even get a badge to show your support!).

All in aid of the International Otter Survival Fund.

We can't wait to see you! https://www.facebook.com/events/169447132530549

Only two sleeps until the opening of the SWCC Conservation Hub!Join us on Monday, May 25th at Shepreth Wildlife Park as ...
23/05/2026

Only two sleeps until the opening of the SWCC Conservation Hub!

Join us on Monday, May 25th at Shepreth Wildlife Park as we celebrate the opening of an exciting new space dedicated to nature, community and conservation.

The SWCC Conservation Hub is a space to share ideas and take action for wildlife. By uniting like-minded individuals and organisations, we hope to start building a strong community dedicated to safeguarding the natural world.

Alongside our special guests and organisations, we’re serving up delicious food and fun for the whole family!

Simply Gluten Free (www.instagram.com/simply_gluten.free) - Treat yourself to delicious cakes and bakes, handmade with love by the talented Lucy! Everything is 100% gluten-free and best of all, a portion of the proceeds goes directly to the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital!

Sadie Cole - Don't miss the chance to see award-winning actress and solo performer Sadie make her debut at Shepreth Wildlife Park! With her vibrant energy and perfect comic timing, this family-friendly performance is a must-see for all ages.

Enjoy the weekend ahead and see you on Monday! 😁

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1816007419068355/

21/05/2026

Meet the three tiny capybara pups born at Shepreth Wildlife Park on April 2026!

Address

Station Road
Royston
SG86

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441763262226

Website

http://www.instagram.com/sheprethwpark, http://www.swccharity.org/, https://bsky.ap

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