Merry Christmas!

The British Wildlife Centre would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

Of course its business as usual for us, we still have to feed and look after our many charges but I personally couldn't think of anything I would rather do on Christmas day... it is after all about spending time with our loved ones.



May I just remind you all that we are going to be open to the general public from the day after boxing day for one week. Sunday the 27th of December - Sunday the 3rd of January.

Good will to you all and best wishes for the coming New Year!

Snow at the BWC!

Heavy snow last night led to a very fun day at the Centre today! It was the first time many of our animals had seen the snow and they all took it in their stride. No surprises that Hedwig, the Snowy Owl, didnt seem phased at all and flew more beautifully than ever this afternoon. but the most fun to watch was our new arrival Flo, the fox. She was more crazy than ever, dashing around in the snow chasing snowballs and having great fun!

With more snow forecast next week and continuing cold weather, you never know... we could still have some of the white stuff left over come our Christmas open period.

Below are a few photos...

"Frodo" taking it in his stride

"Hedwig" don't think he even noticed...

"Minnie" as ever, the Otters are a joy to watch on the ice

"Eric" snow resting on his antlers

"Bonnie" you didn't think I would post photos of animals and not include a Pine Marten did you?

Winter members day: Sunday 17th January 2010

Just a quick reminder of our Winter members day which we are holding on Sunday the 17th of January 2010. The schedule is still not finalised but we are hoping it will be another good day and already we have had a lot of interest.

Full schedule with timings will be released nearer the time but look out for...

Our new Red Squirrel walkthrough enclosure!!!

Harvest Mice keeper talk.

Polecat keeper talk.

Flying owls.

and of course feed times with all your favourite BWC residents, old and new.

Hope to see you there!