SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital

SWCC - Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital ℹ️ About Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital

Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital is a unit near Cambridge dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of the European Hedgehog.

SWCC Hedgehog Hospital is run by the Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity and is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of hedgehogs.

🌿 www.justgiving.com/swcc
🌿 www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/10YC81KWYR2TS?ref_=wl_share It was opened in 2012 and is run by 9 trustees, 2 staff, an incredibly dedicated team of volunteers, and we would not exist without our generous supporters. We admit up to

800 hedgehogs annually from across Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, as well as the surrounding areas of Greater London, Suffolk, Essex and Bedfordshire.

⚠️ Found a hog that is injured, poorly, orphaned or out during the day? Please note this page is not constantly monitored so do not wait here for a reply here if you are concerned about a hog. Please call us on our helpline 07505651968 or 07947361187 (Open 10 am - 4 pm). If you can not get through to us please:

1. Keep trying to call us

2. Ring the BHPS for advice on 01584 890801

3. Find and contact a local wildlife rescue: www.helpwildlife.co.uk/map

If the hedgehog is collapsed or injured and you can not get through to us please contact your nearest vet.

🌿 History

Shepreth Wildlife Park managed a hedgehog rehabilitation program on-site for many years but, upon seeing the need for expansion, created the Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity (SWCC) in 2011. SWCC also helps many other conservation efforts worldwide and aims to raise awareness about endangered species, which is why you may occasionally see posts about other animals on this page too.

🌿 How to Help

We have an Amazon Wishlist which we keep updated with items we most need. You might be able to find these items cheaper elsewhere so feel free to shop around! https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/10YC81KWYR2TS?ref_=wl_share

To make a monetary donation, please check out the links on this page:

https://www.justgiving.com/swcc

We need lots of newspaper to use as bedding for the hogs, so an easy way to help is to save your newspaper and drop them off in the brown wheelie bins outside the hospital or outside the wheelie bins located at the shed near the top of the car park. If you remove the staples from them first we will be eternally grateful. Thank you for all your support! 💚

After nearly 30 arriving in just one week! Sadly we are at full capacity again.If you find a hedgehog in need of help pl...
06/09/2026

After nearly 30 arriving in just one week! Sadly we are at full capacity again.

If you find a hedgehog in need of help please contact the BHPS on 01584 890801 or try helpwildlife.co.uk to find a rehabber in your area. Failing this please try your local vet.

Thank you 🦔

Get your raffle tickets now before it slips your mind! You'll be directly supporting the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital while pu...
02/09/2026

Get your raffle tickets now before it slips your mind! You'll be directly supporting the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital while putting yourself in the running for these amazing prizes:

🥇 1st Prize: Shepreth Family Annual Pass
🥈 2nd Prize: VIP Capybara Experience
🥉 3rd Prize: Gold Animal Sponsorship Package of your choice
..plus 20 other great prizes!

👇 Head to the comments or our website to grab your tickets today!

🦔 HEDGEHOG DAY IS TOMORROW! 🦔Saving local wildlife starts right at home! Join us tomorrow (Monday, 31st August) at Shepr...
30/08/2026

🦔 HEDGEHOG DAY IS TOMORROW! 🦔

Saving local wildlife starts right at home! Join us tomorrow (Monday, 31st August) at Shepreth Wildlife Park for a day in support of the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital!

Every donation helps keep our hospital doors open to rescue, treat and rehabilitate hundreds of sick and injured hedgehogs each year.

⏰ TOMORROW'S SCHEDULE:

• 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: "Be a Hedgehog Warrior" Kids Activity (at the Education & Discovery Centre)

• 11:30 AM: Kids Zookeeper Show (by the Capuchin habitat)

• 11:45 AM: Guest Talk - Author & Ecologist Hugh Warwick (by the Capuchin habitat)

• 12:00 PM: Kids Magic Show (by the Capuchin habitat)

• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Live Music by The Light Waves (between the SWCC Conservation Hub and the Play Area)

• 2:00 PM: LIVE Animal Experience Auction (Hedgehog, Capybara & Otter!) following the Tiger Talk (at the Tiger habitat)

• 2:15 PM: Guest Presentation - Author & Ecologist Hugh Warwick (at the Education & Discovery Centre)

✨ ALL DAY:

🎸 Live tunes all day from our Education Officer Al!

🎨 Face painting by Sarah The Facepainting Fairy & hedgehog temporary tattoos by Doris Loves

🎟️ SWCC Charity Stall with keeper-crafted gifts, raffle, tombola & silent auction!

Standard admission prices apply.

👇 Tag someone who needs a fun family day out tomorrow!

Kind reminder: Activities and timings are subject to change depending on weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Great news! The the pledge deadline for the Christmas Challenge has been extended until until 11pm Sunday 6th September!...
27/08/2026

Great news! The the pledge deadline for the Christmas Challenge has been extended until until 11pm Sunday 6th September!

Still, we urgently need local champions, businesses and supporters to help us reach our target.

Here’s why your pledge matters:

🔹 A pledge of £100 or more acts as a match fund.
🔹 It turns every £1 donated to the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital this Christmas into £2.
🔹 You don’t pay anything now. Pledges are fulfilled later in the year.

If we don't hit our pledge target by September 6th, we won't be able to offer doubled donations this winter.

It takes less than 2 minutes to complete the online pledge form and make a massive difference for our little patients.

👉 Pledge your support before the deadline: https://community.biggive.org/s/pledge?campaignId=a05WS00000GDeUfYAL

Every single pledge counts. If you can't pledge yourself, sharing this post or tagging a local business who might help us makes a world of difference! 💙

🌿 Ready to escape the everyday and reconnect with nature?Join us for Wild Wellness with Strongsupplesound on Friday, Sep...
26/08/2026

🌿 Ready to escape the everyday and reconnect with nature?

Join us for Wild Wellness with Strongsupplesound on Friday, September 18th! We’ve curated a day of movement, mindfulness and wildlife designed to leave you feeling restored.

Your day includes a gentle yoga session, a guided walk through the park, a nutritious lunch and a relaxing sound bath. Plus free time to explore the wildlife park until 5 PM!

100% of your £45 ticket goes directly to the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital 🦔

👇 Grab your spot via the link in the comments before they sell out!

Did you know you can help us double our impact this Christmas without spending a single penny today?We’re getting ready ...
23/08/2026

Did you know you can help us double our impact this Christmas without spending a single penny today?

We’re getting ready for the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2026, our biggest campaign of the year for the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital.

To make it happen, we need to build our match pot before August 28th.

Here's how you can help:

🔹 What is a pledge?
It’s a promise from generous individuals, trustees or local businesses to match donations made by the public this December.

🔹 When do you pay?
Not right now. Pledges are promised today and collected later in the year to power the match fund.

🔹 Why is August 28th so important?
If we don't secure enough pledges by this date, we miss out on participating in the campaign and doubling our funds.

If you (or your business!) can pledge £100 or more, you’ll directly enable us to turn every future £1 donation into £2 this Christmas.

👉 Pledge your support in under 2 minutes: https://community.biggive.org/s/pledge?campaignId=a05WS00000GDeUfYAL

What a lovely day we had with WWII veteran Flt Lt Colin Bell, DFC. Thanks to your support, his book signing raised a fan...
20/08/2026

What a lovely day we had with WWII veteran Flt Lt Colin Bell, DFC. Thanks to your support, his book signing raised a fantastic £500 for the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital.

We want to say a huge thank you to Colin for spending the day with us and to everyone who came along to meet him and pick up a signed copy of his book. Every single penny raised goes directly toward looking after our hedgehog patients.

Did you get a chance to meet Colin and grab a copy of Bloody Dangerous? 😊

📸 by Stephen Huntley ARPS

Want to make 2x the impact for the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital this Christmas?We’re taking part in the Big Give Christmas Cha...
19/08/2026

Want to make 2x the impact for the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital this Christmas?

We’re taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge and we need your support for the most important step: the pledge stage.

Here’s how it works:

🔹 You pledge a gift (minimum £100) before August 28th.
🔹 You don’t pay anything right now.
🔹 In December, your pledge is used to double donations from the public, turning every £1 raised into £2!

Without pledges, we can’t unlock match funding or participate in the challenge.

How to pledge before August 28th:

1️⃣ Click the link to fill out the quick pledge form: https://community.biggive.org/s/pledge?campaignId=a05WS00000GDeUfYAL
2️⃣ Enter your pledged amount.
3️⃣ Help us spread the word!

Got questions about how pledges work? Drop a comment below or send us a message!

🌿 Wild Wellness 🌿at Shepreth Wildlife Park with Strongsupplesound 🗓️ Friday 18th September 2026🕑 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM🎟️ £4...
19/08/2026

🌿 Wild Wellness 🌿
at Shepreth Wildlife Park with Strongsupplesound

🗓️ Friday 18th September 2026
🕑 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
🎟️ £45 pp
🦔 All proceeds go directly to the

Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in a unique wellbeing experience surrounded by nature.

Join us for Wild Wellness, a carefully curated day of movement, mindfulness and wildlife designed to leave you feeling refreshed, reconnected and restored.

The day includes:

🧘‍♀️ A gentle, restorative yoga session
🐾 A guided walk through Shepreth Wildlife Park
🥗 A delicious, nutritious lunch
🔔 A relaxing sound bath experience in the Discovery Centre
🐯 Free time in the wildlife park until 5 PM

Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or simply looking for a peaceful day out in nature, this is the perfect opportunity to slow down, unwind and invest in yourself, all while supporting a fantastic cause.

Bookings & more info: www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk/product/wildwellness

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C/O Shepreth Wildlife Park, Station Road
Royston
SG86PZ

Telephone

+447947361187

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