Please book your visit!
Entry is FREE but it is essential to book a ticket. Visitor numbers are limited for the welfare of our nervous rescue animals and to provide a better visitor experience.
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The Sanctuary area and dog walk around the lakes are currently closed until the Autumn due to the Project Terrapin construction work.
The Aviaries close at 2pm every day for the welfare of our birds.
Peaceways Pet Crematorium

Adopt a small animal

Adopting through a rehoming centre can take a little extra time and patience, but the rewards are worth it.

Before you start your journey...

Adopting an animal is a big decision, have you thought about what is involved? Take a look at our care guides to learn how to prepare for, and look after your new animal, read our adoption process and submit your application online.

Adoption Fees

  • Rabbit: £30
  • Chinchilla :£30
  • Guinea pig: £20
  • Rat: £15
  • Degu: £10
  • Mouse, gerbil, hamster: £5

Please remember …

Once you have registered with us, please keep checking our website for new arrivals.

If you spot an animal you think might be a match, there is no need to submit another application form, just email us at info@raystede.org to highlight your interest.

Please note: We offer an on-site bonding service for single small animals who need to be paired up with a companion. Our Small Animals Team smallanimals@raystede.org will be happy to discuss this process with you should you have any questions.

Your kind donation helps us to rescue and rehome more animals in need.

We rely on your support to save animal's lives.

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