点评:I'm a regular visitor to Heronfield Animal Rescue Centre with my family and also with a volunteer group & we all think it's a really special place.
I understand how previous reviewers have said that it's not the most gleaming / modern / pristine of zoological establishments but that's actually part of it's humble charm in our opinion. It's down to earth & homely so please don't judge by any initial thoughts on the centre's appearance. I do feel that I can say that, as I volunteer there myself, along with others. We help with the jobs, which are definitely too much for one family to keep on top of. Mitch & Leoni's priority is the welfare of the animals & that's where the majority of their time is spent & rightly so, as well as raising their own family.
They accept both abandoned pets & injured or orphaned wildlife & their knowledge & enthusiasm about those animals' medical needs is incredible. They nurse them back to health & get them fit enough to be released as much as possible or care for those who can't be released, until the end of their natural lives.
There are (currently) ponies, sheep, friendly goats, pigs (with 6 new gorgeous piglets - see photo), a Llama, rabbits, guinea pigs, a family of ferrets, foxes and an array of birds including ducks, geese, pigeons & doves, some impressive European eagle owls, parrots, buzzards, chickens. a peacock & a golden pheasant.
Donations are welcome for both useful items to help with animal care and bric-a-brac to sell in the Aladdin's cave of a shop. A small donation is suggested (£4 adults, £3 seniors & £2 children) to look around the rescue centre which is open daily apart from Wednesdays. There are toilets there, but take your own snacks as they don't sell food / drinks. Please don't feed any of the animals though, as some need certain food or small-sized portions.
You can easily spend an hour or so there enjoying the animals, exploring the wildlife area, using the play equipment, having a picnic & chatting to Mitch about the animals & their stories.
I would recommend that you visit if you're interested in animals & would like to support a local worthy cause, as all donations will help the wonderfully dedicated owners continue their good work.
翻译:我是赫伦菲尔德动物救援中心的常客,与家人以及志愿者团体一起参观,我们都认为这是一个非常特别的地方。
我理解以前的评论家所说的,它不是最闪亮/现代/原始的动物学设施,但在我们看来,这实际上是它谦逊魅力的一部分。它很朴实,很温馨,所以请不要根据中心外观的任何初步想法来判断。我确实觉得我可以这么说,因为我自己和其他人一起在那里做志愿者。我们帮忙做一些工作,这对于一个家庭来说绝对是太多了。米奇和莱奥尼的首要任务是保护动物的福利,他们的大部分时间都花在动物身上,而且养育自己的家庭也是理所当然的。
他们接受被遗弃的宠物和受伤或孤儿的野生动物,他们对这些动物的医疗需求的知识和热情令人难以置信。他们护理他们恢复健康,让他们足够健康,以便尽可能多地出院,或者照顾那些无法出院的人,直到他们的自然生命结束。
目前有小马、绵羊、友好的山羊、猪(还有 6 只漂亮的新小猪 - 见照片)、美洲驼、兔子、豚鼠、雪貂、狐狸和一系列鸟类,包括鸭子、鹅、鸽子和鸽子、一些令人印象深刻的欧洲雕鸮、鹦鹉、秃鹰、鸡。孔雀和锦鸡。
欢迎捐赠有助于动物护理的有用物品和在阿拉丁洞穴商店出售的小摆设。建议捐款一小笔(成人 4 英镑、老年人 3 英镑、儿童 2 英镑)来参观救援中心,该中心除周三外每天开放。那里有厕所,但请自带零食,因为他们不卖食物/饮料。但请不要喂养任何动物,因为有些动物需要某些食物或小份量。
您可以轻松地在那里度过一个小时左右的时间,欣赏动物、探索野生动物区、使用游乐设施、野餐并与米奇谈论动物及其故事。
如果您对动物感兴趣并希望支持当地有价值的事业,我建议您参观,因为所有捐款都将帮助非常敬业的业主继续他们的良好工作。