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Uganda Conservation Foundation

Pauline Kidner - Founder

Wildlife hospital

OAT were approached by a charitable organisation called Secret World Wildlife Rescue who ar based in Highbridge, Somerset. They rescue and rehabilitate wildlife in the UK and were looking for funding to expand their rehab facility and specifically to build a new state of the art hospital unit.

At the time we were unable to visit the project as we were in the middle of Covid related lockdown, however, as soon as restrictions were lifted, we took a drive to Somerset and the rest, as they say, is history.

On witnessing the passion and dedication of founder Pauline Kidner and her team, we agreed to support their expansion plans.  The new facility opened its doors in October 2021.

What Secret World Wildlife Rescue does

Rescue, rehabilitate and release sick, injured or orphaned wildlife across the South-West of England

Inspire learning and sharing information about British wildlife and delivering professional training

How Olsen Animal Trust helps

Funding towards the building of a wing wildlife hospital wing

Project Images - hover over for details

Badger cub

Rescued badger cub requiring lots of intensive care during the rehab process.

Tawny owlet

Round the clock feeding for young birds of prey requires accurate weight to food ratio management.

Baby hedgehog

Tiny hoglet would never survive alone but now in good hands with good prospects for the future.

Eva the fox

Eva was entangled in plastic when she was brought to the rescue centre at SWWR. After treatment and care she made a full recovery and was released.

Rescued ducklings

Displaced ducklings are one of the many local wildlife species SWW rescue and rehabilitate for release.

Badger with glass collar

Sadly human waste is often the cause of suffering for many of the animals that come into SWWR's care. Lucky this patient made a full recovery and was eventually released.