Welcome to Wetheriggs
Wetheriggs Animal Rescue & Conservation Centre (Registered Charity no. 1131536) is a county-wide animal rescue centre caring for a range of animals including Shetland ponies, alpaca, rhea, numerous reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey.
The animals are usually pets that can no longer be looked after by their owners or have been swapped for animals in other rescue centres. We also have a variety of rescued wild animals.
All our full time staff are experts in Animal Management and Care. We also have a number of volunteers who dedicate a few hours a week to help care for the animals.
Check our news page for the latest updates including new arrivals and messages from Wetheriggs Director Terry Bowes.
URGENT HELP NEEDED Please contact us if you are able to volunteer to help with the animals, in the cafe or shop or if you would like to give a donation of money or items to sell on our charity table (no clothes or electrial items). You can donate online using PayPal® or a credit card. We also need items to help the animals, for example timber for building, water bottles, feeding bowls, cages, hutches for all types of animals.
Opening times / admission
- November to Easter: 10am to 4.30pm
- Easter to end of October: 10am to 5pm
- Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day
- Adults £3.50, Children £2.50
- Family (up to 4 children) £10
How to find us
- We are 4 miles from Penrith; 10 miles from Appleby; 17 miles from Brough
- Find us on GoogleMaps
- For SatNav our postcode is CA10 2DH
We have ample free parking. Coaches are very welcome. If you are bringing large groups, please phone ahead so that we can be sure to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
