What we offer

Learning at Secret World Wildlife Rescue

Secret World Wildlife Rescue is a respected source of expertise and centre of excellence where British wildlife can receive the best care.

We share this knowledge across all age ranges to help everyone learn more about wildlife, caring for wild animals and the environment.

Learning sessions are designed to cover all ages: from our primary learning sessions right up to courses for professionals like Veterinary Nurses.

Please view the relevant section for more details on what is available.

Onsite learning

These sessions are based at our Secret World Wildlife Rescue site and are created to be appropriate for each age group. These are all motivating, interactive and fun and aim to inspire a love of our British wildlife and environment.

As well as our dedicated learning centre, we have secure areas that are suitable for outdoor learning and wildlife trails that also make a great place to have a lunch break when the weather is nice!

 To find out more about our onsite offering please take a look at our Schools and Colleges page.

Read more about what we offer for families.

Outreach visits

Schools and Colleges

Outreach visits are available in the Somerset, North Somerset and Bristol areas. We are happy to adapt the content of the sessions or talk to best suit your topic and learning objectives. Visit our Schools and Colleges page to learn more.

Talks and assemblies

Our inspiring talks usually cover the work of Secret World Wildlife Rescue, the human impact on some of our casualties, and a chance to learn what we can do to help British willdife. These are available to schools and community groups.

Online learning

We run courses for adult learners, wildlife rehabilitators and veterinary professionals. We are constantly expanding the courses we offer, see our Wildlife Courses page for more information and upcoming dates.

For a more detailed look into wildlife issues and science, we have a wide range of articles in our Wildlife Resources library.

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Our ‘Caring for Wildlife’ Conference

First launched in 2019, join us for a weekend of talks and presentations from wildlife and veterinary experts.

Our annual ‘Caring for Wildlife’ Conference returned for its 4th year in 2023, with a theme of ‘British wildlife conservation, rehabilitation and release’. This time we were pleased to return to an in person event held at East Huntspill Village Hall. We were delighted to share the weekend with over 100 attendees.

Our next conference will be on the 10th/11th February 2024, check back here or subscribe to our newsletter for updates.