Catering

Ringo's Cafeteria has now reopened with social - distancing measures in place. The Jungle Cafe will still be serving takeaway snacks and drinks at the entrance.

Communication

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

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>

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.

Gift Shop

The gift shop is open as normal. 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 - Shepreth Wildlife Park

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT

Book your admission tickets HERE

Book you timed entry ticket for the Nocturnal House HERE

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

PARK MAP & RULES

DOWNLOAD OUR MAP

DOWNLOAD OUR PARK COVID-19 RULES

BOOK YOUR NOCTURNAL HOUSE TIMED ENTRY HERE

TICKETS

FAQ –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Admission & Entrance

Some restrictions remain in place to protect you, our staff and animals. We thank you for your cooperation during this time.
Guaranteed entry is available online via booked time slots, or you may now choose to pay for entry on arrival.
SWP car park can safely hold 200 cars at full capacity.
The Gift Shop is now open as usual.
No dogs are allowed within the grounds.

Catering

Ringo’s Cafeteria has now reopened with social – distancing measures in place.
The Jungle Cafe will still be serving takeaway snacks and drinks at the entrance.

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 upon arrival about the guidance in place.
Social distancing rules still apply to anyone not in the same household.
All visitors to the free-flight zone in the Nocturnal House (11am -2pm) MUST wear a mask regardless of age or exemptions. An alternative area is open from 2pm for those who do not wish to wear a mask. This policy is in place to protect our bat colony.

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 and sanitised throughout the day.

Indoor Exhibits & Play Area

Some inside buildings remain closed including: Nocturnal House, Ringo’s Playbarn and Discovery Centre..

Play Areas
Most play zones remain closed for renovation works and your safety until later in the year.
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 during the season of 2021.

We apologise for the inconvenience these closures may cause, which are due to the restrictions that were on us and not being able to carry out the annual maintenance due to the coronavirus impact on resources.

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.

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.
Keeper Talks have restarted in addition to 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.
Toys and gifts are also available to purchase online.

VISITING SHEPRETH WILDLIFE PARK

Contact Details

Shepreth Wildlife Park
Station Road
Shepreth
Nr. Royston
Herts
SG8 6PZ

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

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

SAT NAV
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 to the Train Station.

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

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

By Train

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

We are right next to 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’.

NATIONAL RAIL ENQUIRIES

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Your Visit During COVID-19