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.

Book your visit

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.

School Trip

Bring your class to visit our beautiful site where will you learn how to be responsible pet owners through a range of learning activities

Available every Tuesday or Thursday 10am-2pm (during term time)
Group size up to 60 students
Take part in a range of engaging activities led by our education team
Explore our site and complete a code cracking challenge
Private use of yurt and education garden
Fundraising required (support and resources provided)

Send enquiry

School Trip

Bring your class to visit our beautiful site where will you learn how to be responsible pet owners through a range of learning activities

Available every Tuesday or Thursday 10am-2pm (during term time)
Group size up to 60 students
Take part in a range of engaging activities led by our education team
Explore our site and complete a code cracking challenge
Private use of yurt and education garden
Fundraising required (support and resources provided)

Send enquiry

Paws to learn

We invite groups with SEMH needs to engage in outdoor learning which aims to encourage empathy with animals and to teach about the responsibilities involved in pet ownership.

Help us to collect the eggs from our chickens, make enrichment for our animals, exercise our dogs or ponies, or socialise our cats
One hourly sessions available every Wednesday afternoon (during term time)
Maximum group size 8 students
Led by Raystede's education team
Free of charge (donations welcome)
Please note, all animal activities will depend on suitable animals being available and will be subject to change

Send enquiry

We come to you

Enjoy a visit from our education team for an one hour activity-packed lesson covering all the things you need to know to be a responsible pet owner

Play the which dog game!
Explore the dangers of buying pets online
Discover the benefits of rescue pets
Learn about the importance of neutering and microchipping
Free of charge (donations welcome)

Send enquiry

We come to you

Enjoy a visit from our education team for an one hour activity-packed lesson covering all the things you need to know to be a responsible pet owner

Play the which dog game!
Explore the dangers of buying pets online
Discover the benefits of rescue pets
Learn about the importance of neutering and microchipping
Free of charge (donations welcome)

Send enquiry

Learning Online

Work through an interactive lesson to learn all about responsible pet ownership at your own pace

Find out which pet would be your perfect match
Consider where and how to get your pet
Learn all about caring for your pet
Complete teacher/student notes provided, no extra resources required.

Can be taught as a whole class activity or individual student-led lesson

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