Learning and Events
Our learning programme for schools, Wildlife Academy school holiday activities, adult courses and special events aim to engage and inspire a love for British wildlife
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PLEASE NOTE THE WEDDING FAYRE ON MAY 13TH HAS BEEN CANCELLED We look forward to seeing you at Secret World at out next event. Visit our Venue Hire page to download our wedding brochure
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Our on-site events and courses allow you to get an insight into the work we do here at Secret World
Home Educators Session: Reptiles and amphibians
10:00 am – 12:00 pm April 20
Secret World Wildlife Rescue
Each 2 hour session will give children and their parents the chance to find out more about our native wildlife, play games, make crafts and take part in outdoor activities. Best suited to children aged 5-11 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential – Buy your tickets at the bottom … Continued
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Wildlife Course for Veterinary Professionals
10:00 am – 4:30 pm April 22
Secret World Wildlife Rescue
This wildlife course is designed for veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, veterinary students and student veterinary nurses and looks at the ethical problems relating to wildlife casualties and the possible consequences of their release. Others who work in a veterinary environment (receptionists, animal care assistants etc.) will also find the course of interest. The course, … Continued
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Latest News from Secret World Wildlife Rescue
Government moves to extend cull could prove lethal for two celebrity badgers
Fears are growing for two hand-reared badgers who appeared on a popular BBC TV show on Saturday 17th March, following moves to extend the badger cull on to land near their release site.
Gnat and Bumblebee appeared on Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s BBC2 show Hugh’s Wild West . They were filmed last year while being cared for by staff and volunteers at the Secret World Wildlife Rescue centre in East Huntspill, which rescues, rehabilitates and releases British wildlife that has been abandoned and injured. Following the responsible protocol for the rehabilitation of badgers, the cubs were tested 3 times, a month apart, for Bovine TB and were negative.
Hugh’s Wild West and Secret World’s badger cubs
Secret World’s badger cubs get starring role on BBC 2
Meet Bumblebee and Gnat, two badger cubs we looked after last year. Gnat came to Secret World last May, weighing just over 500g, a quarter of the size he should have been. Although small for his age, he soon became friends with another badger cub Bumblebee and they had many hours of rough and tumble fun together, Gnat holding his own against his larger friend! Both were joined by another two cubs and successfully released as a family unit last last summer.
See them on Hugh’s Wild West (aired at 6pm Saturday on BBC2) with River Cottage’s Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
Venue Hire
Nestled in the rural grounds of Secret World Wildlife Rescue, the picturesque Bluebell Barn offers a unique location for a variety of events. Whether you are looking for a meeting or training venue or an idyllic setting for your wedding or family celebration, the Bluebell Barn could offer you the ideal package.
Otters on the Somerset Levels
Watch our video clips of wild otters in their natural habitat across the Somerset levels