Communication

Our new website has improved responsive capabilities. A map is provided with clear instructions on arrival highlighting any restrictions to access.

Wildlife Walk Rules

Visitors are given clear instructions and a map upon arrival. The Nocturnal House is currently closed to protect our bat colony from the virus.

Information on our accessibility can be found<a href="https://www.accessable.co.uk/hertfordshire-county-council/access-guides/shepreth-wildlife-park-gift-shop-cafe-and-ticket-office#1ddeab16-3389-9148-a6f6-993f24af73c3"> HERE</a>

Indoor Exhibits & Play Area

Mask wearing is now compulsory in all buildings. Indoor amenity areas have now reopened including Ringo's Cafeteria. The Discovery Centre is open for pre-booked educational visiting groups. Play Areas Part of the outside play area remains closed for renovation and your safety until March 2022. Open areas include: sand pits, zip wire, trampolines and dodgem cars. We are taking this opportunity to update the fortress, ship, under 5's outdoor play and indoor interactive zones to move them all into the same area and comply with the latest health and safety regulations. Safari Train: unfortunately this will not be running until 2022. We apologise for the inconvenience these closures may cause, which are now due to delays experienced by our contractors and their manufacturers.

Protecting Staff Members & VIP Experiences

Animal experiences require all participants to complete a pre-health assessment questionnaire. Access unfortunately cannot be granted if the requirements of these are not sufficiently met and social distancing cannot be maintained safely. Mask wearing is now compulsory for the duration of all experiences. Keeper Talks have resumed, which is in addition to the virtual talks which are available via scanning a QR code at the enclosure. Please remember to social distance at these events.

Gift Shop

The gift shop is open as normal with compulsory mask wearing. Toys and gifts are also available to purchase <a href="https://sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/product-category/toys-gifts/">online</a>.

Your Visit During COVID-19

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Book your admission tickets HERE

Shopping? Why not help support our animals by taking a look at our online shop HERE

Book your Santa Experience HERE

PARK MAP & RULES

DOWNLOAD OUR MAP

DOWNLOAD OUR PARK COVID-19 RULES

SUPPORT OUR CHARITY WORK HERE

TICKETS

FAQ –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Admission & Entrance

We are now open 10am – 4pm
We are closed every Tuesday & Wednesday.
There is no longer a requirement to pre-book tickets if you would prefer to pay on arrival.
No dogs are allowed within the grounds.
Mask wearing is now compulsory in all buildings.

Catering

Ringo’s Cafeteria is open with social – distancing measures in place.

Cleaning & Limiting the Spread of Coronavirus

Only cleaning products tested to ensure they are effective against COVID-19 are used.

Communication

Our new website has improved responsive capabilities.
A map is provided with clear instructions on arrival highlighting any restrictions to access.

Wildlife Walk Rules

Visitors are given clear instructions and a map upon arrival.
The Nocturnal House is currently closed to protect our bat colony from the virus.

Emergency Procedures

First Aid procedures continue under the same training given by SWP. The additional use of PPE is required by all first aiders attending an incident.

Access All

Information on our accessibility can be found HERE

Hand-washing & Toilet Facilities

Hand-washing facilities are available in four locations around the grounds, clearly marked on the map.
Additional hand sanitiser points are located throughout the grounds, clearly marked on the map.
Two toilet blocks & baby changing facilities are available for use.

Indoor Exhibits & Play Area

Mask wearing is now compulsory in all buildings.
Indoor amenity areas have now reopened including Ringo’s Cafeteria.
The Discovery Centre is open for pre-booked educational visiting groups.

Play Areas
Part of the outside play area remains closed for renovation and your safety until March 2022.
Open areas include: sand pits, zip wire, trampolines and dodgem cars.

We are taking this opportunity to update the fortress, ship, under 5’s outdoor play and indoor interactive zones to move them all into the same area and comply with the latest health and safety regulations.

Safari Train: unfortunately this will not be running until 2022.

We apologise for the inconvenience these closures may cause, which are now due to delays experienced by our contractors and their manufacturers.

Protecting the Animal Collection

Protocols deployed in the Covid-19 Prevention and Contingency Plan continue as arranged with the Animal Keepers.
All high-risk species have public barriers to prevent direct public contact and maintaining a safe distance.
The free-flight Nocturnal House is now closed again for the safety of our bat colony.

Protecting Staff Members & VIP Experiences

Animal experiences require all participants to complete a pre-health assessment questionnaire. Access unfortunately cannot be granted if the requirements of these are not sufficiently met and social distancing cannot be maintained safely.
Mask wearing is now compulsory for the duration of all experiences.
Keeper Talks have resumed, which is in addition to the virtual talks which are available via scanning a QR code at the enclosure.
Please remember to social distance at these events.

Gift Shop

The gift shop is open as normal with compulsory mask wearing.
Toys and gifts are also available to purchase online.

VISITING SHEPRETH WILDLIFE PARK

Contact Details

Shepreth Wildlife Park
Station Road
Shepreth
Cambs
SG8 6PZ

Email: office@sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk
Tel: 01763 262226

IMPORTANT: Due to limited staffing your call may not be answered, please contact us by email where possible.

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 10:00 – 16:00
Friday: 10:00 – 16:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00

How to get here

By Car

From Cambridge

Exit Cambridge via Trumpington Rd travelling south
Continue onto High St/A1309 Continue to follow A1309 1.5 mi
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cambridge Rd/A10 Continue to follow A10 4.7 mi
Turn right onto Fowlmere Rd 0.5 mi
Continue onto Station Rd 0.1 mi
Turn right into Wildlife Park entrance road

From London using A1

From M25 take A1 travelling north
At junction 9, take the A505 exit to Baldock 0.3 mi
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A505 Go through 3 roundabouts 11.4 mi
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A10 4.1 mi
Turn left onto Fowlmere Rd 0.5 mi
Continue onto Station Rd 0.1 mi
Turn right into Wildlife Park entrance road

From London using M11

From M25 take M11 travelling north
At junction 10, take the A505 exit Royston/Duxford 0.2 mi
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit ontoA505 2.7 mi
Turn right onto Chrishall Rd 0.9 mi
Slight right onto London Rd/B1368 Continue to follow B1368 0.4 mi
Turn left onto Long Ln 0.7 mi
Continue onto Shepreth Rd 1.0 mi
Continue onto Fowlmere Rd 0.5 mi
Continue onto Station Rd 0.1 mi
Turn right into Wildlife Park entrance road

Please use our full address when using a SAT NAV, the postcode location has not been set up correctly on some maps

We’re in the village of Shepreth, next-door to SHEPRETH TRAIN STATION.

Further information for car-free visitors can be found at Good Journey

By Train

Visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk for further details, or Trainline for travel safety information to Shepreth.

We are a 2-minute walk from Shepreth Railway Station

Regular Great Northern services run to Shepreth – just a few minutes from either Cambridge or Royston.

Please follow the current government public health guidelines when using public transport.

Unfortunately we are not able to offer any further discounts if you travel by train at this time.

To get the latest journey times, just click on the link below and enter the location you’re coming from, and the destination station ‘Shepreth’.

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