Horse
Athena
An ex polo pony.
Enjoys: Great with young people. Kind and gentle.
Life now: Out in the fields at Model Farm, in most weathers, usually first to the gate.
Observation or experienced handlers only
Meet the animals
Every one has a story
Some we know the whole of, some we only know the end of. We'll add them here as we go, with their photographs and what we genuinely know about them.
Name to come
Wolfdog
Life now: Part of daily life on the farm, walked and handled by experienced members of the team. Everyone learns about wolves and their importance in the wild, and the persecution they still face in many places.
Observation or experienced senior handlers only
Owl
Tamarind
Cared for by experienced handlers only. Although she isn't native, she's a wonderful starting point to talk about wildlife, ecosystems and food chains with visiting groups.
Observation or experienced handlers only
Ferrets
The ferrets
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Name to come
Tortoise
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Name to come
Chinchilla
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Horses
The horses
Life now: Out in the paddocks at Model Farm, checked, fed and mucked out every day.
Observation or experienced handlers only
Large Black pig
Bernard Roy
A Large Black, a native rare breed.
Life now: Living in his paddock at the farm, with plenty of space to dig, wallow and sleep. Large Blacks are one of Britain's native rare breed pigs, known for their calm temperament and excellent foraging ability.
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Name to come
Pig
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More animals and their stories are being added. Not every animal here is a rescue, and not every animal is suitable for direct interaction, some are cared for by experienced members of the team only. Back to Rescue & Sanctuary