Wildlife Rehabilitation
Who we are
Formed out of necessity in 2014 when several local wildlife rescues closed, Wild Touch wildlife rescue is a small, experienced rescue service run from our own home in Norfolk rescuing and rehabilitating wild and exotic animals. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care for any sick, injured and orphaned wildlife that comes into our care, regardless of species, whether that means caring for it ourselves or transferring it on to another facility. We work closely with a network of vets, specialist keepers and rehabilitators around the country to ensure each animal receives the treatment it requires. Our Ethics
It is essential that every animal that comes into our hands is given the highest quality care possible. If we do not have the correct facilities to cater for that species or individual properly then it will be transferred to somewhere that does. Wildlife rehabilitation is about the welfare of the individual animal and, successful or not, usually has little bearing on the rest of its species. Therefore every animal receives the same high standard of care, regardless of population or status. Common and “pest” species such as pigeons and corvids are treated in the same way as the rarer ones. Our Aims
It is always our ultimate aim to return a wild animal to the wild. This release process is usually a long, complex procedure and must be done in exactly the right way, otherwise all the previous work gone into treating the animal is wasted. Again, if we do not have the appropriate conditions to do this properly, the animal will be passed on to somewhere that does. If the animal is not able to be released we must assess its future very carefully. We do not have a "no kill policy" as we do not believe it is always appropriate for wildlife. Some disabled animals may adapt very well to a life in captivity, and if this is the case then we will find a suitable home for them. Many however do not, and in these cases it is more humane for the animal to be euthanised. Wildlife Encounters
Meet nature closer than you ever expected! We offer hands on, educational animal encounters with a variety of native and exotic wildlife for schools, clubs, businesses, residential homes, parties and other groups. Our standard, 2 hour encounter brings you into close contact with a selection of native wildlife and exotic reptiles, and touches on many of the subjects covered in the national curriculum, however we also offer a range of experiences focused on particular aspects of the natural world. If you would like us to focus on a topic not listed below just give us a call and we can customise our display to fit with your project. Prices for our 2 hour encounters are:
Groups under 20 - £70
Groups 20 – 60 - £3.50 per head
Groups over 60 - £200
plus travel expenses
