Secret World Wildlife Rescue

Who we are

Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) exists to relieve the suffering of British wildlife, to encourage respect and tolerance for wildlife and to further its conservation. SWWR strives to do this by:

·         providing a public rescue, rehabilitation, and release service for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife.

·         providing a learning and outreach programme, public education, and access to a unique wildlife experience.

·         disseminating information and data, delivering professional training, and helping conservation projects, to improve knowledge and raise standards of wildlife care across the UK.

Our Vision

Our vision is to prevent wildlife suffering needlessly and to inspire in everyone, a love and understanding of wildlife and the countryside.

Our culture and values

We believe that no creature, no matter how small, should be left to suffer, that we have a duty to intervene to relieve that suffering and to care for them until they are strong and fit enough to return to the wild.

The Charity operates  24/7, 365 days a year and work predominately across Somerset, Bristol and the surrounding area.  As a result of our expertise, our reputation has grown, and we frequently take cases from across the UK including many from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) and the Wildlife Trusts. Our volunteer response drivers are equipped and trained to rescue all types of British mammals and birds, and bring them back to Secret World for treatment, or take them direct to the nearest veterinary surgery as appropriate. A team of around 45 works alongside a strong and committed volunteer workforce. Our new purpose-built Wildlife Treatment Centre provides an excellent working environment, alongside our wildlife rehabilitation facilities.