Somerset Hedgehog Charity Faces Closure Amid Funding Crisis Sunday, August 17, 2025 hedgehog rescue somerset charity wildlife conservation volunteers funding animal wildlifeconservation Hedgehogs have long held a special place in children’s stories, fairy tales, and rural culture, especially here in Somerset. Their charming, harmless nature makes them beloved creatures, but many face grave dangers in our … Read More
Beloved Lion Malaika Passes Away at Longleat Safari Park Tuesday, August 5, 2025 lion longleat safari animal wildlife uk legacy pride malaika conservation Longleat Safari Park has announced the passing of Malaika, one of the oldest lions in the United Kingdom. Born at the estate, Malaika was just weeks away from celebrating her 20th birthday when she passed away peacefully in … Read More
Animal sanctuary gears up for an exciting, family-friendly summer Wednesday, July 30, 2025 ferne animal sanctuary summer family events authors butterfly wildlife fundraising This summer, animal lovers and families have a fantastic reason to visit Ferne Animal Sanctuary. Located on a sprawling 72-acre site near Chard, Somerset, the sanctuary is hosting a vibrant “Summer of Fun” program packed with … Read More
Dramatic Rescue as Labrador Falls 18 Feet Into Well Sunday, July 20, 2025 labrador rescue somerset firefighters well animal emergency safety teamwork recovery An elderly black Labrador named Jackson made an unexpected and perilous descent into an 18-foot water-filled well in Middlezoy on the Somerset Levels. The incident occurred around 10:35 a.m. on Sunday, July 20, setting off a … Read More
Shaggy Highland Calf Charms Visitors at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Public Invited to Name Her Friday, May 30, 2025 highland calf noahsark zoo conservation animal wildlife naming northsomerset farm A delightful new arrival has captured hearts at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in North Somerset—a fluffy Highland calf born on Friday, May 9. The healthy female calf is already bonding beautifully with her mother, Agnes, and has made … Read More
New Vegetarian Café Opens at Ferne Animal Sanctuary Tuesday, April 29, 2025 vegetarian café ferne animal sanctuary latin caribbean vegetarianism vegan charity Chard, a town that shares its name with a vegetable, now boasts a new and exciting addition to its culinary scene - a vegetarian café called Perdida. Located at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary, this café is dedicated to serving up … Read More