Shepreth Wildlife Park
The Wildlife Park first started as a private wild animal sanctuary in 1979, when a young injured jackdaw was brought to us to look after. 'Jack' recovered and soon became one of the family. Since that time we have adopted many other injured victims and have hand reared countless orphaned animals such as foxes, hedgehogs, squirrels, rabbits, deer, polecats, bats, monkeys, owls, kestrels, sparrowhawks, swans, doves, ducks and many other species of birds.
In 1984 Terry Willers faced a dilemma when his building business could no longer support the animal sanctuary - due to the recession at the time. He therefore decided to open his home to the public in the hope that it would save the animals. Willersmill Wildlife Park was born!
Many of the other exotic animals you see in the Park today come from zoos that have closed down, were unwanted pets or are part of captive breeding programmes in which we participate. There are many different animals at Shepreth Wildlife Park just waiting to meet you. So come along and enjoy a great day out - and remember, your visit helps us to help the animals.
Experience the magic of close encounters of the wild kind!
You can hand-feed ponies and goats, the ducks, geese and even the fish in the lake!
Feed the giant carp in the lake
Watch the antics happening on Monkey Island, home to meerkats and squirrel monkeys, and see if you can spot the terrapins in the Lake.
Explore the Big Cat House - home to the tigers, lynx and mountain lions.
In between your animal encounters you can browse gift shop, have a snack or play in our adventure
play area.
Tropical house is home to turtles, lizards, snakes, fish and even caiman and you can explore the alien world of fish, Insects and Invertebrates in
BUG CITY:
Bug City is a world of adventure where science fiction becomes fact.
Have you ever seen the amazing Whip Scorpions? Or the huge Madagascar Hissing Cockroach?
See the worlds biggest Spider and watch a colony of Leaf Cutter
Ants as they go about their daily business.
There are over 2000 strange and fascinating creatures living in Bug City, come in and meet them all.
WATERWORLD's INHABITANTS:
Did you know that 70% of the earth is covered by water?
Well inside Bug City you'll also find Waterworld, where you can meet some of the wonderful creatures which live in this fascinating environment.
Crabs, aquatic frogs and big fish can be found along with turtles and lobsters.
Waterworld is a fascinating insight into the World under Water....
So get a little closer.
VISITORS INFOMRATION:
THE PARK:
Admission fees for the wildlife park only:
New admission fees for the wildlife park from March 1st 2010.
| Adults |
£9.95 |
| Children |
£7.95 |
| Seniors |
£7.95 |
| Students |
£7.95 |
Age limits:
Adults 16 and over.
Children 2 yr - 15yrs.
Under 2s are free.
Senior citizens over 65yrs.
Please note: Children under 16 will not be admitted without an adult.
Sorry no dogs allowed.
With the exception of guide dogs.
BUG CITY:
Waterworld & Bug City is a separate attraction to the wildlife park and carries an additional fee:
| Adults |
£1.95 |
| Children |
£1.45 |
| Seniors |
£1.65 |
| Students |
£1.65 |
The prices above are only applicable when buying a ticket to the wildlife park.
There is a slightly higher admission fee to enter Bug City only.
| Adults |
£2.40 |
| Children |
£1.75 |
| Seniors |
£1.95 |
| Students |
£1.95 |
Group Booking Discounts:
15 or more paying visitors:
20% if booked and paid at least 3 weeks in advance
10% if booked but paid on the day
Note: These discounts only apply when you have a group of 15 or more paying people.
If you are organising a school group please look in the education section for school group discounts.
OPENING TIMINGS:
Summer/Autumn: 10a.m. to 6p.m.
Winter/Spring: 10a.m. to dusk
Every day except Christmas Day!
Will be closed every Tuesday from 2nd November 2010 - 1st March 2011.
Note: During the off-peak season parts of the wildlife park may be closed to the public, please check before you visit.
DISABLE ACCESS:
Shepreth Wildlife Park is designed to be as wheelchair friendly as possible with the majority of the park accessible to disabled visitors.
Disabled parking spaces are located at the entrance and disabled toilets next to the shop. Most of the paths are concrete however where gravel is used there are alternative routes via concrete.
The Discovery Centre is not currently accessible by wheelchair