Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre
Eccleshall, Staffordshire
About Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre
Come spend an afternoon on the wild side at Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre.
This animal rescue centre is a registered charity that offers sanctuary to exotic animals and birds of prey, as well as a hospital unit for the treatment of wild raptors. There are over 30 different species of bird of prey, primate, reptile, invertebrate, raccoons, cats, emus, meerkats and many more living here and the centre is completely committed to providing the very best it can for the care and welfare of every furry, feathery or scaly friend that crosses their door.
Always developing, the centre hosts visits for schools, extra needs groups, clubs and colleges. Visitors may also get to see some of the birds flying at weekends and school holidays between April and October (contact for times)
Small in size but big in heart!
Activity packs available and events throughout the year.
we have been open since 1993
For over 30 years visitors have been able to come and see rescued and re homed animals and learn about their stories.
A unique sanctuary
One of very few zoo licensed registered charities sanctuaries in the UK giving homes to birds of prey, exotic mammals and reptiles.
family operated
The sanctuary is family owned and volunteers run. Every member of staff is a volunteer for the charity.
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 00:00 - 00:00
- Tuesday, 00:00 - 00:00
- Wednesday, 11:00 - 16:30
- Thursday, 11:00 - 16:30
- Friday, 11:00 - 16:30
- Saturday, 11:00 - 16:30
- Sunday, 11:00 - 16:00
Tuesday, December 24 2024: Closed
Wednesday, December 25 2024: Closed
Thursday, December 26 2024: Closed
Open 7 days a week during local school holidays & Bank holidays
Summer Wednesday to Sunday 10:30 - 16:30 CLOSED easter Sunday
Winter Wednesday to Sunday 10:30 - 16:00 Closed 24th December - 12nd January
last admissions 30 minutes before closeing
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (3-16) : £4.00
- Adult (16-18+) : £5.00
- Babies and Toddlers (0-3) : Free
General AdmissionOAP (60+) £4.00Concessions/Carers : £4.00 extra charge for some events / activities
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
The garden centre has a tearoom, snack shop & donut & waffle house. Contact Fletcher's garden centre for details.
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Contact Details
Gentleshaw wildlife centre
C/O Fletchers Garden Centre, Stone Road
stone road
Eccleshall
Staffordshire
ST21 6JY
England
Located within Fletcher's garden centre.
Tel: 01785850379
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
Nearest Bus stop is eccleshall, approximatly a 10 minute walk.
Nearest train station is Stafford, 4 miles away.
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