Sponsorship

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.


Categories of Support

"A"
£75 per year - Tiger, Cheetah, Maned Wolf, Gibbon, Sloth, Aardwolf, Binturong,
Lemurs, Meerkats, Owls,
Camels, and Poitou Donkeys, Tortoises,
Marmosets & Tamarins.

"B"
£50 per year - Reindeer, Foxes, Wallabies, Pudu, Squirrels, Chipmunks, Reptiles,
Viscachas, Capybara, Small Cats
all other Birds & Domestic Animals.

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

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.

Copies of our guidebook, car-stickers and any other publications.