How to see inside one of the busiest animal hospitals in the UK

Daniel Kelly

29 June 2024 at 9:47 am

Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre is holding an open day <i>(Image: Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre)</i> — Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre is holding an open day *(Image: Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre)*

A WILDLIFE hospital is celebrating its 40th anniversary by opening its doors to the public.

Vale Wildlife and Rehabilitation Centre is holding an open day on July 7 to mark the occasion.

Visitors will be able to see inside one of the busiest wildlife hospitals in the UK that saves over 7,500 animals every year.

Starting at 11am, tickets cost £5.

The open day will have music, drinks, craft stalls, trade stalls, charity stalls, a fun dog show and games for everyone.

Dogs will not be allowed in the hospital or the hospital compound.

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