Welcome to Wetheriggs
Wetheriggs Animal Rescue & 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 but 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.
Opening times / admission
- November to Easter: 10am to 4.30pm
- Easter to end of October: 10am to 5pm
- 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 to let us know so that we can be sure to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.


