Secret World Wildlife Rescue

Secret World Wildlife Rescue We rescue sick, injured and orphaned wildlife, rehabilitating them for a second chance at life in the wild.

To contact us about an animal in distress please call 01278 783 250. To learn more about how you can help wildlife, please see our website.

Join the team at Secret World Wildlife Rescue on Wednesday 17th June for a magical evening exploring the fascinating wor...
30/05/2026

Join the team at Secret World Wildlife Rescue on Wednesday 17th June for a magical evening exploring the fascinating world of Britain’s bats.

Enjoy an engaging talk from our expert team, including Head of Education George Bethell, before heading out into the Somerset countryside with bat detectors to see and hear these incredible nocturnal mammals in action.

You’ll learn about:
✨ British bat species
✨ Their unique calls and behaviours
✨ The challenges bats face
✨ The rescue and rehabilitation work we do here at Secret World

In 2023 alone, we cared for 201 bats at our wildlife hospital, and in 2025 we admitted 11 different species through our centre.

☕ Complimentary hot drink included
📍 Secret World Wildlife Rescue
📅 Wednesday 17th June 2026
🕣 8:30pm – 10:30pm
🎟 Tickets: £10

Perfect for wildlife lovers, curious beginners, and anyone wanting to discover what flies overhead after dark.

Book your place now — spaces are limited! 🦇🌙 https://events.secretworld.org/event/an-evening-all-about-bats-june/

29/05/2026

✨ Our 1000th patient of 2026 ✨

This tiny young Robin recently arrived with a big appetite and even bigger determination.

After being found alone, with no parents nearby, this little Robin was taken to a vet to be checked over. Thankfully, there were no injuries, and the next step on the journey brought them safely to us.

As you can see from the video, this little one already has plenty to say about feeding time! That strong gaping response is exactly what we like to see in young birds, and our team are providing round-the-clock care to help them grow stronger each day. In time, we hope to introduce them to other Robins of a similar age so they can continue developing natural behaviours together.

Reaching 1,000 wildlife admissions already this year is a huge milestone that reflects just how busy our centre is. Please be patient and kind - our phones are extremely busy, and many of our dedicated team are volunteers. 💚

28/05/2026

🐾 Help shape the future of Secret World Wildlife Rescue - Become a Trustee 🌿

We are looking for new Trustees to join our board and help guide the future of our work rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing British wildlife.

We’re particularly keen to hear from people with experience or interest in:
• Education and learning programmes
• Fundraising and income development

You don’t need previous Trustee experience, just a passion for wildlife, fresh ideas, and a willingness to contribute your skills to a growing charity.

What’s involved?
• Board meetings every two months
• Opportunities to join sub-committees or projects
• A supportive and collaborative board environment
• The chance to make a real impact for wildlife and conservation education

We especially welcome applications from younger professionals and those looking to gain governance experience while contributing to a meaningful cause.

If you’re interested, we’d love to meet you. The process begins with an informal tour and meet & greet, followed by a formal interview.
Interested in helping wildlife thrive?

Please submit your CV together with a short supporting statement to [email protected]

27/05/2026

🦡 Squall, a recent badger cub admission. At just 10–12 weeks old, he arrived exhausted, painfully thin, anaemic, and covered in fleas and ticks.

It’s clear he’s had a very difficult start in life. But despite everything, the moment he was offered warmth, comfort, and a safe meal, he tucked in without hesitation.

Squall is in our critical care unit with the badger team, receiving supportive feeds, fluids, and round-the-clock monitoring while we assess exactly what he needs to recover.

Young cubs like Squall are incredibly vulnerable, and every rescue takes time, specialist care, and patience.

If you’d like to help wildlife like Squall get the second chance they deserve, you can support our work by donating, volunteering or simply sharing this story - helping more people understand the challenges wildlife face every day.

We’ll keep you updated on this brave little cub as he continues his recovery. 💚

🌟 We’re on eBay — and now on Vinted too!Check out our eBay shop here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/secretworldwildliferesc...
25/05/2026

🌟 We’re on eBay — and now on Vinted too!
Check out our eBay shop here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/secretworldwildliferescue
And find us on Vinted

Our team keeps the shops stocked with one-of-a-kind finds. Hit “Save seller” on our stores to be the first to know when we upload something new!

Every purchase through our eBay store, Vinted, online shop, or retail shops helps us rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned wildlife. 💚

📦 Interested in volunteering in charity retail? Join us as a volunteer donation sorter/online retail assistant. Sort and organise donated items at our centre, photograph treasures, and help list them online to support our rescue work. Find out more: https://www.secretworld.org/volunteer

🚗🐾 Volunteer Response Drivers Needed 🐾🚗Every year, we rescue over 5,000 injured or orphaned wildlife, and volunteers are...
24/05/2026

🚗🐾 Volunteer Response Drivers Needed 🐾🚗

Every year, we rescue over 5,000 injured or orphaned wildlife, and volunteers are a huge part of that success.

Response Drivers are often the first on the scene, collecting and transporting wildlife in distress. Whether it’s driving to help a stranded hedgehog or transporting an orphaned fox to our centre or a local vet, their dedication truly saves lives. 💚

If you’ve got your own vehicle, are over 18 and want to help local wildlife, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Learn more and apply: https://www.secretworld.org/volunteer
📩 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

22/05/2026

Happy Fox Day 🦊
An update on Bruce and his new friends.

Bruce has continued to go from strength to strength since arriving with us as a tiny orphaned cub. After spending his first few nights in the incubator receiving round-the-clock care, he soon began showing off his very feisty personality — always a good sign that a cub is feeling stronger and more settled.

As Bruce became more confident, it was time to begin introducing him to other cubs in our care, including Rosie, another young orphan who arrived after being found alone and abandoned. Thankfully, Rosie was uninjured and settled in quickly after some initial supportive care. She soon proved to be a typical sleepy fox cub who loves curling up for naps between feeds.

The group introductions have gone really well, and it’s been lovely to watch them interacting, exploring their enclosure, and piling up together to sleep — just as they would naturally in the wild.

The group, nicknamed the ‘A Bug’s Life’ group, later moved into a larger enclosure and were introduced to another cub, who they welcomed straight away.

Introductions like these always need to be monitored carefully, but this group has shown a calm temperament towards one another and are already benefiting from the company and social interaction.

Thank you to everyone who supports the care of cubs like Bruce and Rosie. Every feed, treatment, and enclosure setup helps give them the best possible chance before they can one day return to the wild.

✨ Early Bird Tickets Available Until 30th June! ✨Join us for the return of Secret World Wildlife Rescue’s Charity Auctio...
21/05/2026

✨ Early Bird Tickets Available Until 30th June! ✨

Join us for the return of Secret World Wildlife Rescue’s Charity Auction & Ball on Saturday 21st November 2026 at Batch Country House 💚

Don’t miss a fantastic evening of fine dining, entertainment and fundraising, all in support of British wildlife.

🌟 Early Bird Prices:
🎟 £55 per person | £550 per table of 10

Your evening includes:
🍽️ A delicious three-course dinner
✨ Live & silent auctions
🎁 A raffle with fantastic prizes
🎶 Live music from The Flings
🎰 Fun casino tables
🎧 DJ until midnight

Every ticket sold helps us continue rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing sick, injured and orphaned British wildlife.

Looking to get your business involved?
We’re also welcoming Corporate Sponsors, table bookings, and donations of auction or raffle prizes to help make this year’s event a huge success.

📅 Early Bird pricing ends 30th June
📍 Batch Country House, Lympsham
🔗 Book now: https://events.secretworld.org/event/charityball2026/
📩 [email protected]

We can’t wait to welcome you for a very special evening ✨

After travelling thousands of miles on migration, this beautiful swift simply ran out of steam and ended up grounded. 🪶T...
20/05/2026

After travelling thousands of miles on migration, this beautiful swift simply ran out of steam and ended up grounded. 🪶

The first swift of the season arrived with us tired, but thankfully in good overall condition. After some time to rest and recover, our team was able to release them back into the sky later the very same day. 💚

At this busy time of year, our Reception Team, including our dedicated volunteers, are working incredibly hard to answer calls and respond to enquiries about injured or orphaned wildlife. Please treat them with kindness and patience; they’re doing an amazing job under pressure.

If you’d like to support more rescues like this, you can donate, share our posts, or learn more about the wildlife we care for every day by visiting our website.

🌿 Last year, our education team visited 3rd Nailsea Rainbows to deliver a hands-on wildlife rescue session, helping youn...
19/05/2026

🌿 Last year, our education team visited 3rd Nailsea Rainbows to deliver a hands-on wildlife rescue session, helping young people learn more about British wildlife and how animals are rescued and cared for.

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“George visited 3rd Nailsea Rainbows and did a fantastic session about using rescue equipment. Everyone really enjoyed it and got stuck in rescuing the toy animals. Really recommend this session for groups wanting to know about what Secret World Wildlife Rescue do and how they do it.”

Sessions like these are only possible because our education team travels across the region bringing wildlife education directly into communities. But our current vehicle is no longer fit for purpose, and we urgently need your help to replace it.

We’re raising funds for a new electric education van so we can continue inspiring future wildlife champions while keeping rescue vehicles available for animals in need.

💚 Support the appeal here:
https://www.secretworld.org/education-on-the-road

18/05/2026

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of British wildlife here at Secret World Wildlife Rescue?
We are looking for dedicated Wildlife Care Volunteers to join our team.

You’ll be part of a vital mission to reduce suffering, support rehabilitation, and help injured wildlife return to the wild where they belong.

🦊 Must-Haves:
* Aged 18+
* Able to commit to a regular shift each week
* A basic understanding of wildlife needs
* Comfortable handling small animals (No experience needed – full training provided)

🌿 What You’ll Gain:

* A hands-on, rewarding volunteering role supporting our Wildlife Care Team
* Experience in feeding, cleaning, handling, and monitoring a wide variety of UK wildlife
* Training in accurate record-keeping, high hygiene standards, and wildlife welfare-first practices
* A unique chance to learn, grow, and make a genuine impact

📩 Ready to help local wildlife? Apply on our website: secretworld.org/volunteer

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TA93PZ

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