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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

What a lovely #ElephantDay we had on Aug 12th! We raised £800 which will be split between Elephant Care Unchained and Save the Elephants. Thank you to our visitors, volunteers, Gerry Creighton, Greg Dickens and Flt Lt Colin Bell DFC for their ongoing support.

Education Officer in the Education and Discovery Centre of Shepreth Wildlife Park, UK, standing in front of an elephant model and a screen showing an elephant.

Volunteers of Shepreth Wildlife Park standing behing a charity stall table under a blue gazebo.

Shepreth Wildlife Park volunteer, artist Larl Rose Art, standing behind a table, selling her elephant prints in support of Elephant Day, 2026.

Education Officers from Shepreth Wildlife Park, Dr Greg Dickens and Gerry Creighton standing in the Education & Discovery Centre.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Happy #InternationalDogDay, Kanassa! 🐾 Okay, okay... we know you’re not technically a dog... but since you and Remus are the only canids at Shepreth, you definitely deserve to celebrate today! 📸 by Keira Harding

Close-up of a maned wolf lying in the green grass inside her zoo habitat at Shepreth Wildlife Park, UK. Photo by Keira Harding.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Last Saturday, we celebrated #ShareSavvy Saturday! We set up four #ShareSavvy stations with thought-provoking conversation starters, games, a question trail and a survey. Thank you to everyone for stopping by! We loved sharing how we can use the power of our phones to protect animals in the wild.

#ShareSavvy station at Shepreth Wildlife Park during #ShareSavvy Saturday 2026. Zookeeper standing behind a table under a gazebo with activities for the public to learn about the #ShareSavvy initiative.

#ShareSavvy station at Shepreth Wildlife Park during #ShareSavvy Saturday 2026. Zookeeper standing by a table under a gazebo with activities for the public to learn about the #ShareSavvy initiative.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Happy World #Snake Day, Stig! 🐍🫶 Keep being an awesome ambassador for wild snakes everywhere, out there doing the super important work of keeping pests in check and controlling the spread of disease. How cool is that?

Close-up of carpet python Stig, amongst the leaves in his zoo habitat at Shepreth Wildlife Park, UK.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We want you to stay safe during the heatwave! 😎 Cover up 💦 Stay hydrated 👀 Look out for children, older people and those with underlying health conditions 🧴 Use at least 30 SPF sunscreen ⛱️ Stay in the shade For more information, please go to www.nhs.uk/heatwave

Graphic describing basic measures to take to stay safe during hot weather. For more info, read the text.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

At Shepreth Wildlife Park, we embrace #diversity, foster #respect and stand proudly with the #LGBTQI+ community. Nature is beautifully diverse and so are we! 🏳️‍🌈 Remember: #love is love. Always. #pride #lemur #meerkat #zoo www.youtube.com/shorts/EQBGH...

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Happy Pride 2026!

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Happy International #Lynx Day, Freddie! 🤎 While still facing big threats, there are successful #conservation stories. The Eurasian lynx has been reintroduced to Europe and the Iberian lynx was rescued from the brink of extinction in Spain and Portugal. www.youtube.com/shorts/3iE6E...

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Happy International Lynx Day!

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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)! 📸 by Public Engagement Volunteer Simon

Three capybara pups grazing on grass in their zoo habitat at Shepreth Wildlife Park, UK.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 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 (www.otter.org)! Thank you to everyone who supported these amazing animals! 🦦

Two zookeepers at the charity stall fundraising for the International Otter Survival Fund at Shepreth Wildlife Park.

Charity stall fundraising for the International Otter Survival Fund at Shepreth Wildlife Park.

Pebble painting for kids fundraising for the International Otter Survival Fund at Shepreth Wildlife Park.

Otter species information display during a fundraising event in support of the International Otter Survival Fund at Shepreth Wildlife Park.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

We're thrilled to announce that the SWCC Conservation Hub is open! On May 25th, SWCC patron Hugh Warwick alongside SWCC Chair Rebecca Willers cut the ribbon to our brand-new, inspiring centre dedicated to wildlife conservation. More: swccharity.org/conservation... www.youtube.com/shorts/QK4xY...

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The SWCC Conservation Hub Is Open!

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Shepreth Wildlife Park is delighted to announce that we have achieved accreditation from #EAZA, demonstrating our commitment to everything a modern #zoo should be: a professionally managed and progressive centre of excellence for conservation, education, research and animal welfare.

Shepreth Wildlife Park Director and Shepreth Wildlife Park Curators standing next to Lemur Lake and displaying EAZA's accreditation.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

It’s #EndangeredSpeciesDay 🌍 With over 48,600 species at risk globally, conservation is more vital than ever. At Shepreth, we’re proud to protect some of these animals to help them survive for generations. Can you guess which endangered species these close-ups belong to?

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Happy 100th birthday, Sir David! Thank you for being the voice of the natural world and inspiring us all to protect it. With love from the whole Shepreth Wildlife Park Team 💚 #Attenborough100 #HappyBirthdaySirDavid #LivingLegend #100YearsOnPlanetEarth #Shepreth

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

BIG NEWS! We are thrilled to announce the birth of not one, not two, but THREE capybara pups! 🤎🤎🤎 First-time mum Bellota welcomed twins on April 15th, followed by a surprise bundle of joy from her sister Pepita on April 29th! 📸 by Public Engagement Volunteer Simon

Three capybara pups in their zoo habitat at Shepreth Wildlife Park, UK.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

In celebration of Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, #BBC #Radio #Cambridgeshire is "Going Wild About Cambridgeshire". We were delighted to welcome reporter Tom Jackson earlier this week to chat with Liz Dams, our Education Experience Officer and SWCC Trustee. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5Fg...

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Celebrating David Attenborough with BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

What are those creatures sharing a habitat with the capybaras? 👀 #mara #rodent #zoo #animal

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

What a buzzing weekend! 🐝Saturday: Wildlife gardening tips & bug hunting. Sunday: Invertebrate pub quiz at The Plough, Shepreth. All in support of buglife.org.uk! Final total coming soon! Thanks for helping us protect the little things that run the world! 🐜 #nature #conservation #bugs

Two staff members from Shepreth Wildlife Park behind a table at The Plough pub, ready to begin a pub quiz in support of Buglife.

Six photos showing the evolution of the Education & Discovery Centre at Shepreth Wildlife Park where children were asked to create the ideal garden for wildlife using props.

Four photos of wild bugs found by children around Shepreth Wildlife Park.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

For a rodent, every day is the right day for some apple bobbing! 🎥 by Keeper Ellie #zoo #capybara #enrichment

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Turn your garden clips into vital research with Hogs on Film! This citizen science project tracks UK hedgehogs to help them thrive. Join the mission and share your footage here: hogsonfilm.co.uk #citizenscience #hedgehogs #wildlife #uknature

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Did you know red pandas were originally green? A popular fizzy drink brand gave them their now iconic red colour as part of a Christmas campaign in the 1930s, and it’s been that way ever since! Photo courtesy of Shepreth Wildlife Park Archive, circa 1920. Colourised from original black-and-white.

Photo of a green red panda in her zoo habitat. Read caption for details.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Kelabu’s advice: take care of yourself, you deserve it.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

We’re conducting very serious research for World Sleep Day... 😴 Which one of these is you the second your head hits the pillow?

Collage of sleeping animals from Shepreth Wildlife Park: 1. Asian small-clawed otter, 2. Aardvark, 3. Clouded leopard, 4. Wildcat, 5. Alpaca, 6. Egyptian fruit bat, 7. Meerkat, 8. Sumatran tiger, 9. Caracara

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Major album cover vibes 🎶 Band name suggestions welcome! 📸 by Keeper Annie

A group of four ring-tailed lemurs posing like a music band in their zoo habitat. The three at the front are sitting on a braided recycled fire hose and the one at the back is sitting on a rope. Shepreth Wildlife Park, UK.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

It's World Wildlife Day 🐾 We work hard to care for the amazing animals at the park, and share our passion with visitors, hoping to inspire changes that can make a difference for all wildlife. Why not celebrate the incredible wild diversity of our planet by supporting a charity today? 📸 by Pip Keys

Clouded leopard in her zoo habitat on a sunny day sniffing the air with her eyes closed. Shepreth Wildlife Park, UK.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Happy 18th birthday, Kelabu! 🐯 Watch how this fierce lady opened (and devoured!) her presents last weekend. We 🧡 you, K!

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KELABU! 🎉 This fierce and beautiful lady is celebrating her 18th birthday today! Even at 18, Kelabu is still going strong and continues to be an incredible ambassador for wild tigers everywhere.

Sumatran tiger Kelabu from Shepreth Wildlife Park, UK.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

We love our animal friends every single day 🩷 but here’s how we made Valentine’s day special at Shepreth!

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Pipoca and Roseta are growing up fast and strong! 🤎 Have you met them yet? #capybara #zoo

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British Hedgehog Preservation Society @hedgehogsociety.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

👀 🦔 In partnership with @ptes-org.bsky.social, we're leading the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme, surveying #hedgehogs across the UK using AI & volunteers! Help us sort through images taken on our specialist NHMP trail cameras from the comfort of home! 👉 www.nhmp.co.uk 📷 NHMP

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Did you just come across a “cute” pet meerkat video and feel tempted to share it? 🔴 Please don’t! 🔴 Sharing this content helps normalise the exotic pet trade and keeps it going, affecting wildlife, ecosystems and people around the world. Follow for more: www.sharesavvy.org #ShareSavvy

The impact of the exotic pet trade on wild populations. Exotic pets that escape or are released can become invasive species and harm native wildlife and biodiversity. At the same time, rare animals are often worth more money, making the most endangered species the most sought after. Despite claims of captive breeding, most animals in the exotic pet trade are taken directly from the wild, as many suppliers lack the expertise to breed them successfully. As demand for exotic pets grows, more animals are removed from their natural habitats, causing wild populations to decline and putting species at even greater risk.

The impact of the exotic pet trade on the human owner. Wild animals keep their natural defence behaviours and can bite, sting or seriously injure people. Capturing or keeping exotic pets also increases close contact with wildlife, raising the risk of diseases spreading from animals to humans. Many exotic pets are sold online through unregulated platforms, where buyers can be scammed by sellers who never deliver the animal. On top of this, people often don’t fully understand the animal they are buying—some grow much larger, need specialised care or cost far more time and money than expected.

The impact of the exotic pet trade on the 'pet' animal. When wild animals are kept in unsuitable conditions, they can become stressed—for example, social species kept alone or nocturnal animals exposed to bright light during the day. Many exotic pets are transported in poor conditions and many do not survive the journey. Once sold, few vets will treat exotic animals, meaning sick pets may not get the care they need. In some cases, animals are even subjected to painful procedures to make them less dangerous to humans, such as slow lorises having their teeth removed to prevent venomous bites.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Snow and ice can make good enrichment for the animals here at Shepreth too! ❄️🐾

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

A gentle reminder to pause after the festive chaos and take a moment to reflect on your New Year’s resolutions 🤎

A meerkat laying on their back in the zoo habitat at Shepreth Wildlife Park, near Cambridge, UK.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Now that the holiday madness is over, we’re thrilled to announce that we not only reached our @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Challenge target for SWCC (www.swccharity.org), but surpassed it, raising £11,555! Your generosity means the world to us and every hedgehog patient! 💚🦔 THANK YOU.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

The @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge is on! ✨ Make your Christmas donations to the SWCC #Hedgehog Hospital have DOUBLE the impact when you give from today until December 9th, 2025 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... Help TWICE as many hedgehogs on their journey back to the wild 💚

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SWCC Hedgehog Hospital – Big Give

SWCC Hedgehog Hospital rescues, rehabilitates & releases injured & orphaned hedgehogs, helping protect this declining species. Funding ensures the vital medical care, staffing, research, public educat...

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

We have names! 🎉 Thanks to your votes on Facebook and Instagram, the two baby #capybara girls are now officially Roseta and Pipoca, meaning popcorn in Spanish and Portuguese! 🍿 A huge thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and helped choose their names 🤎

Two baby capybaras are nibbling on some bamboo in their zoo habitat at Shepreth Wildlife Park, UK.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

✨ We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of two adorable baby #capybara girls! Born on November 11th to parents Pepita and Graham, they have stolen our hearts 🤎 Head over to our other social channels to vote for their names today! 💙 facebook.com/sheprethwildlifepark 💜 instagram.com/sheprethwpark

Two baby capybaras in their zoo habitat at Shepreth Wildlife Park, UK.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

A huge thank you to the amazing volunteers from Arm.com for their generous donation of useful items from our wishlist! 💚 Would you like to help make a difference for the animals too? Support them by choosing a gift from our Amazon Wishlist: www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/...

Donation of items from our Amazon Wishlist to the animals at Shepreth Wildlife Park from the volunteer team from Arm.com. String, rope, wire, carabiners and skewers.

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Inappropriate animal content online can cause real harm to wildlife. So before you tap “share,” take a moment to think. Let’s be more #ShareSavvy. These slides are inspired by the original work of the amazing team behind the sharesavvy.org campaign. Follow them for more!

Did you know...? Sharing inappropriate content of wild animals normalises inappropriate human/wildlife interactions. One study (Van de Meer et al. 2019) shows that when wild cat species were protrayed interacting with humans in images, people's desire to engage in such interactions increased and made people more than twice as likely to perceive wild cats as suitable for close contact interactions. Share with care. #sharesavvy

Did you know...? Endangered species feature heavily on social media. In a cample (SMACC Spotlight Report, 2022) of 840 videos depicting pet wild animals, 65% were of animals which the IUCN has listed as 'endangered'. Share with care. #sharesavvy

Did you know...? Exotic pets can be very challenging to look after, which can lead to them being abandoned by their owners. In the UK alone, in 2021, the RSPCA received 38,087 reports of abandonment. Of these, more than 3,600 of them were exotic pets, including snakes, fish, reptiles and birds. Share with care. #sharesavvy

Did you know...? Getting too close to wild animals to take photos can be disruptive. A study (Pérez Tadeo, Gammell amd O'Brien, 2021) found that seals were less likely to rest on beaches in areas with lots of tourists present. Adult seals not returning to beaches can result in pups being abandoned. Share with care. #sharesavvy

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Hugh Warwick @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Visited the amazing @sheprethwpark.bsky.social #hedgehog #hospital - and then wrote about one of the major threats these gorgeous animals face - especially at this time of year - bonfires … have a read … open.substack.com/pub/hughwarw... @hedgehogsociety.bsky.social

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Do you know the difference between wild and domesticated animals? 🐾 Test yourself with this #ShareSavvy game! Remember: what we share online matters. Our posts can shape behaviour worldwide and even harm wildlife and biodiversity. #sharewithcare #wildanimalsarenotpets

What makes them wild? Do you know the difference between a wild animal and a domesticated animal? Swipe through the following photos and decide if you think they are wild or domesticated using these definitions to help you. Domesticated: Animals that have evolved over a long time to live alongside humans. This happens when humans choose animals with desirable traits for breeding. They can be domesticated for companionship, food or to do jobs for us. Their internal make-up is different from their wild counterparts. Wild: Animals that remain in their genetically natural state. They may be living in a zoo or in their natural habitat. Their internal make-up has not been changed by humans. Individual wild animals can be tame when forced to live with humans, but their instincts remain wild. Think you've got it? Answers on the last slide!

What makes them wild? Number 1, photo of a domestic rabbit. Number 2, photo of a meerkat in a zoo habitat.

What makes them wild? Number 3, photo of a donkey. Number 4, photo of a macaw in a zoo habitat. Number 5, photo of a golden lion tamarin in a zoo habitat.

What makes them wild? Answers: 1, rabbit, domesticated. 2, meerkat, wild. 3, donkey, domesticated. 4, macaw, wild. 5, tamatin, wild. Identifying wild animals can be helpful when deciding what to share on social media. #ShareSavvy

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Did you know that Shepreth Wildlife Park is home to the SWCC #Hedgehog Hospital? And did you know that we hold a raffle every year to raise funds for our patients and that you can win some great prizes, like a VIP Capybara Experience? You didn't? Well, now you do! swcc.sumupstore.com/product/2025...

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Buy Virtual Raffle Tickets Online — Support Hedgehogs and Wildlife Conservation

Looking for a way to give back and win at the same time? Purchase your virtual raffle tickets online for just £1 each and support the Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity (SWCC). Every raffle ticket...

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Happy #InternationalZookeeperDay! Stewards for wildlife, zookeepers work tirelessly to protect species for future generations through breeding programs, education and research 💚🐯🐵🦜🐊🕷🐸🐟

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, ethologist and true pioneer. May her legacy continue to guide us in building a better future for our planet and all living beings. www.theguardian.com/science/vide...

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Jane Goodall: the conservationist who communed with chimps – video obituary

The world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall has died at the age of 91

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Shepreth Wildlife Park @sheprethwpark.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Have you met Sunny and Skye yet on your visits to Shepreth Wildlife Park? They’d love a hello! #worldfarmanimalsday #donkeys

Donkey Facts. Super Smellers. Donkeys have an incredible sense of smell and can detect scents from as far as 10 km away!

Donkey Facts. Smarter Than You Think. Donkeys are highly intelligent. Unlike horses, they pause to assess danger before reaction. This behaviour is often mistaken for stubborness, but it's actually a sign of intelligence.

Donkey Facts. Amazing Memories. Donkeys can remember people, places and even other animals for years, which helps them survive in tough environments and maintain social bonds.

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