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Hamerton
Conservation Foundation
“SPECIES-SUPPORT-SCHEME”
Animal Adoption
“Dedication to Conservation”
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
To provide a
safe and secure environment for a number of rare, unusual and endangered
species.
To co-operate with other National and International organisations in
the conservation of animals.
To encourage the breeding and maintenance of viable, self-sustaining
groups of rare, unusual and endangered animals - both at the Park and in
other collections.
To provide a place of education for adults and children, both as
individuals and in organised groups. A place where an understanding and
enjoyment of wildlife, and an appreciation of the need for wildlife
conservation, can be developed.
To provide facilities to promote the enjoyment of the animals at the
Park at Hamerton.
CATEGORIES OF SUPPORT
“ A ”
£65 per year – Tiger, Cheetah, Maned Wolf, Gibbon, Sloth, Aardwolf,
Binturong,
Lemurs, Meerkats, Owls,
Porcupines, Tortoises,
Marmosets & Tamarins.
“ B “
£45 per year – Foxes, Wallabies, Pudu, Squirrels, Chipmunks, other
Reptiles,
Viscachas, Capybara, Small Cats
all other Birds & Domestic Animals.
“SPECIES-SUPPORT-SCHEME”
This new adoption
scheme allows you to contribute to the upkeep of a favourite animal in
exchange for a yearly subscription.
Britain is unique in the developed world in not giving any type of help
to Zoos. The opposite is usually the case; for example – we must pay
Central Government nearly a fifth of your entry fee in tax, and the
Local Council levies rates on the Park as if it were a commercial
factory.
Most other local attractions (country parks, archaeological sites,
waterfowl gardens, animal shelters, etc.) are subsidised by the Local
Authorities or large charities which run them.
At Hamerton all our income comes from our visitors and supporters, and
is all used to care for the animals here.
Annual running costs for the Park run into six figures. Most
significant, are heating and labour, but quality direct animal care is
also very expensive and this scheme was designed to allow a closer
involvement for our visitors.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Each supporter
receives:-
A fully transferable season ticket valid for the year of adoption.
This ticket can be used by anyone you care to lend it to, but must be
shown at the entrance at the time of visiting.
2 Single use guest passes for use as and when you please, for
sponsorship of category “ A “ animals only.
Your name on the enclosure of your chosen species.
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