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Wednesday 11am - 4:30pm Thursday 11am - 4:30pm Friday 11am - 4:30pm Saturday 11am - 4:30pm Sunday 11am - 4pm

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zoo licence held by J.Morgan. A small rescue
centre for unwanted or mistreated exotic animals,birds of prey and reptiles.
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Originally a Bird of prey hospital set up in the early 80s, Gentleshaw wildlife centre expanded in 1993 to include a rescue sanctuary for rescued exotic animals and captive bred birds of prey . Also on site is a bird of prey hospital, used to treat injured wild birds of prey. These casualties are not on display and are with us for rehabilitation until they are fit. The wild birds of prey are then returned to the wild. The sanctuary is open to the public where you can visit our captive bred, permanent residents, including primates, Raccoons, Owls, Hawks, Snakes, Lizards and more.

05/11/2026

We have lots of things to be thankful for, so for a few weeks we’ll be posting a ‘Thank you Thursday’, highlighting just some of the people, events or donations we have kindly received.
Thank you, green team. Our fantastic staff, all volunteers, give up their time to do EVERYTHING!!!
Paperwork, serving at admissions, caring for the animals, providing the flying displays, talks, gardening, building, fixing, fetching, mopping, scrubbing, phone answering, replying to emails, supplying raffle prizes, running social media, website, food orders, providing shop stock, designing, printing, laminating, tea making, teaching, washing up. Thank you to each and everyone of our green army.

01/11/2026

We are having a bit of a rough time of it lately. In time with the weather turning and the heating bills starting to rise, our residents have decided to have a competition of who can get the highest vet bill. The year has been quiet as far as vet visits have gone, until now!!! It’s a horrible time of year to be asking for support, but our vet bill this month is eyewatering. Can you help us out? We have broken the vet bill down into patients, it’s less over whelming that way!!

Cutie Mischief the Meerkat got herself a rather impressive abscess on her cheek. A little (rather smelly!) operation and she was good as new and returned to her friends.
The sanctuary is open Wednesdays – Sundays 11am – 4pm
Admission £5 adults, £4 children / OAP/ concessions

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01/11/2026

Another thank you!! Merlin's previous owner has kindly covered his bill, and with all your generosity, we've raised some towards the bigger incoming bills. Merlin was too busy enjoying a snack to say thank you. So we'll do it for him. Thank you all.

30/10/2026

We are having a bit of a rough time of it lately. In time with the weather turning and the heating bills starting to rise, our residents have decided to have a competition of who can get the highest vet bill. The year has been quiet as far as vet visits have gone, until now!!! It’s a horrible time of year to be asking for support, but our vet bill this month is eyewatering. Can you help us out? We have broken the vet bill down into patients, it’s less over whelming that way!!

Merlin the Sulcata Tortoise. He passed some blood and needed a check over and some medication. He is eating his meds on a bed of grated carrot and is rather enjoying the extra treats. He was also fascinated with the good Samaritan, who came to the boss’s aid when she ended up with a puncture en route to the vets, with Merlin on board.
The sanctuary is open Wednesdays – Sundays 11am – 4pm
Admission £5 adults, £4 children / OAP/ concessions

29/10/2026

Thank you all so much. Jaffa's bill is covered!!
More fundraisers coming, can you guess who had the biggest vet bill?

Jaffa iguana
Rain wolfdog
Mischief meerkat
Merlin tortoise
Bruce argus monitor

29/10/2026

We have lots of things to be thankful for, so for a few weeks we’ll be posting a ‘Thank you Thursday’, highlighting just some of the people, events or donations we have kindly received.
Thank you to the wonderful committee of Eccleshall show, for always making us feel so welcome. We have attended this show for several decades; it is our favourite. Thank you to our awesome team at the show and at the sanctuary and thank you to everyone who helped us raise a fantastic £624.95 on the day. Thank you!
https://www.facebook.com/eccleshallshow

28/10/2026

We are having a bit of a rough time of it lately. In time with the weather turning and the heating bills starting to rise, our residents have decided to have a competition of who can get the highest vet bill. The year has been quiet as far as vet visits have gone, until now!!! It’s a horrible time of year to be asking for support, but our vet bill this month is eyewatering. Can you help us out? We have broken the vet bill down into patients, it’s less over whelming that way!!

First up: Jaffa the Iguana, our lovely senior lad, was a bit off colour and had a puffy eye. He is on the mend and taking his medication well.
The sanctuary is open Wednesdays – Sundays 11am – 4pm
Admission £5 adults, £4 children / OAP/ concessions

www.gentleshawwildlife.uk

26/10/2026

OPEN today !!

We have spaces on our kids workshop today at 12 noon. Book online at www.gentleshawwildlife.uk

Whilst we are mostly outdoors, we have concrete paths, so get your coats and wellies on!!

Opening hours:

11am-4:30pm (4pm Sundays) last admission 30 mins before closing.

We are clinging on to our low admission, currently still just:

£5 adult

£4 children /concessions/carers

Under 3s free.

No pre booking required for admission.

Find us at ST21 6JY

PLEASE NOTE: there is now a diversion in place for anyone using Jct 14 M6. This will add a few minutes and miles to your journey.

To support the independent businesses on site, picnics not permitted.

25/10/2026

We have spaces on our kids workshop tomorrow at 12 noon. Book online at www.gentleshawwildlife.uk

Whilst we are mostly outdoors, we have concrete paths, so get your coats and wellies on!!

Opening hours:

11am-4:30pm (4pm Sundays) last admission 30 mins before closing.

We are clinging on to our low admission, currently still just:

£5 adult

£4 children /concessions/carers

Under 3s free.

No pre booking required for admission.

Find us at ST21 6JY

PLEASE NOTE: there is now a diversion in place for anyone using Jct 14 M6. This will add a few minutes and miles to your journey.

To support the independent businesses on site, picnics not permitted.

24/10/2026

Yak!! What a soggy day!! Know what would cheer you up? An exclusive Gentleshaw calendar!!
Lovely Becky has once again designed and donated calendars featuring her photographs of some of our fantastic residents.

Elmo raccoon would like to point out that he's the cover boy!!

Available now in the shop on our website.

www.gentleshawwildlife.uk

Address

Stone Road
Stafford
ST216JY

Opening Hours

Wednesday	11am - 4:30pm
Thursday	11am - 4:30pm
Friday	11am - 4:30pm
Saturday	11am - 4:30pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Website

http://www.gentleshawwildlife.uk/

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