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 schools & uniform groups

With over half of UK adults owning a pet, we at Raystede believe that teaching people to care for animals is a vital life skill

Raystede offers a range of different learning opportunities to prepare people for a lifetime of happy pet ownership

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