Shepreth Wildlife Park

18/08/2026

Want to help save the UK’s favourite spiky neighbours? 🦔

Saving wildlife starts right at home. Join us at Shepreth Wildlife Park on Monday, 31st August for a day dedicated to protecting local hedgehogs and supporting the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital!

Every year, our hospital rescues, treats and rehabilitates hundreds of sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs, and your support helps keep our doors open.

✨ What's on:

🎤 Special guest talk: Author & ecologist Hugh Warwick sharing his inspiring (and hilarious!) hedgehog stories.

🪄 Kids magic show & live music

🎨 Face painting by Sarah The Facepainting Fairy (www.facebook.com/sarahthefacepaintingfairy) & temporary tattoos by Doris Loves (www.facebook.com/hellodorisloves)

🛍️ SWCC charity stall: Various goodies and some handmade gifts crafted by our very own zookeepers & volunteers!

🎟️ Raffle & silent auction with amazing prizes

🌿 Local eco-organisations stalls, games & activities for all ages

Discover how small actions in your garden can make a massive difference for local wildlife!

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1582227113453417

17/08/2026

TOMORROW! Meet a real-life WWII hero right here at Shepreth Wildlife Park.️

We are honoured to welcome Flt Lt Colin Bell, DFC tomorrow (August 18th) for an exclusive book-signing session. Colin will be signing copies of his memoir, Bloody Dangerous: Fifty Missions Over Germany.

100% of proceeds from book sales go directly to the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital to help fund life-saving care for our prickly little patients.

16/08/2026

Behind-the-scenes zoo experience for ages 8+!

Is your young animal lover ready to step into a zookeeper's boots? Zoo Academy: Ringo’s Rangers is a hands-on group workshop at Shepreth Wildlife Park designed for kids serious about wildlife!

Why they'll love it:

• Behind the scenes, exclusive group access to working zookeeper areas
• Hands-on activities including enclosure design and animal enrichment-making
• Learn about the history of zoos and how they support animal welfare, education and conservation
• Guided wildlife walk around the park
• Ranger goodie bag

📅 August 21st, 27th & 28th
🕑 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Limited spaces!

ℹ More info: www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/product/zoo-academy-ringos-rangers

📨 Book now: Email [email protected] with your chosen date.

15/08/2026

Join us for Saving Lemurs!

Discover the world of lemurs, the challenges they face in the wild and how Shepreth Wildlife Park is working to protect their future.

🛍️ All Day – Lemur Base Camp: Pick up some fun lemur merchandise! Every single purchase directly supports conservation work at the Ampasy Research Station in south-eastern Madagascar.

🗣️ 2:30 PM – Keeper Talk: Head over to the black-and-white ruffed lemur habitat to learn all about these amazing primates from our team.

Every single donation helps make a difference 🌿

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1679503236489856

14/08/2026

We are delighted to announce that WWII veteran and friend of the park, Flt Lt Colin Bell, DFC, is joining us on August 18th.

He will be signing copies of his book, Bloody Dangerous: Fifty Missions Over Germany, with all proceeds from sales going directly to the SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital to help us keep looking after our little patients.

13/08/2026

Happy Armadillo Day! 🤎 Hey, we all have different priorities, right?



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12/08/2026

12/08/2026

Calling all future zookeepers aged 5 - 8! Go on a wild adventure with Shepreth Wildlife Park’s Zoo Academy: Ringo's Explorers.

Kids will get together for a hands-on, 3-hour experience learning about animal care, welfare and conservation!

🐯 What's in store:

• Discover animal facts, investigate real zoo artefacts, take on exciting zookeeper challenges and test your knowledge with a Discovery Team member
• Make some animal enrichment and watch them enjoy their treat
• Guided walk around the zoo
• Explorer goodie bag

📅 August 19th, 20th & 26th
🕑 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Limited spaces!

ℹ More info: www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/product/zoo-academy-ringos-explorer-rangers

📨 Book now: Email [email protected] with your chosen date.