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About us

Wetheriggs Animal Rescue and Conservation Centre is a county-wide Animal Rescue Centre caring for a range of animals including water dragons, birds, pigs, pygmy goats, burmese pythons, Macaw and land snails.
The animals are usually pets that can no longer be looked after by their current owners or have been swapped for animals in other rescue centres.
We also have a range of rescued wild animals. These can be injured wild animals or animals that are at risk of being put to sleep if not moved.
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.

We are 4 miles from Penrith; 10 miles from Appleby; 17 miles from Brough. Find us on GoogleMaps.

Visit us! We would love to see you and your entrance charge will help us look after the animals.
Help us! Volunteering gives you the opportunity to learn more about the animals, animal husbandry, animal handling, animal nutrition and much more... and it's fun!
Become a member! Membership includes free admission to the centre for a year for the member and their family (2 adults and up to 4 children under the age of 16), our quarterly newsletter with details of special events and our exclusive Members Card!
Sponsor us (well, the animals)! Many of our animals can be adopted. This gives you the same benefits as a member but also includes a Certificate of Sponsorship.
You can also donate to us directly by PayPal^™.
For details please talk to a member of staff, or phone or email us.