Book your free visit!

It is essential to book a ticket as visitor numbers are limited for the welfare of our animals, and to provide a better visitor experience.

The area around the lakes and the dog walk are currently closed due to the Project Terrapin construction.

Aviaries close at 2pm every day for the welfare of our birds.

For families

Pets are an important part of your family, let Raystede help you and your furry friends live happily together

Family Learning Days

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am - 4pm during the school holidays (except Christmas).

Collect an activity pack and follow the trail around Raystede. Work together as a family to discover more about animals and how we care for them.

Plus... Animal talks, film show and crafts!

Free entry, but booking essential (tickets available one month in advance).

Family Learning Days

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am - 4pm during the school holidays (except Christmas).

Collect an activity pack and follow the trail around Raystede. Work together as a family to discover more about animals and how we care for them.

Plus... Animal talks, film show and crafts!

Free entry, but booking essential (tickets available one month in advance).

Raystede Rangers Online Challenge

Take on the challenge to become an online Raystede Ranger with games, puzzles, make and do activities and much more
  • Learn about all the things your pet needs to thrive and be happy
  • Individual certificates and badges available on completion of an online assessment
Take the challenge

Animals in crisis - please donate to our urgent Christmas appeal!

When Layla arrived at Raystede we were astonished by her condition. This year we have had 1,076 requests to take in dogs, like Layla, who can no longer be cared for by their owners.

This is an animal welfare crisis.

Read more and donate