Secret World Wildlife Rescue Set to Star in Hit BBC Show
A leading animal rescue charity in the South West is set to feature in the new series of Countryfile Spring Diaries on BBC One next week.
Secret World Wildlife Rescue in East Huntspill, Somerset, which is wholly reliant on the generosity of its supporters, hosted a film crew from the hit television show in April.
A BBC team spent four days filming with the charity following casualty arrivals and the feeding of orphaned animals.
The show’s presenter Margherita Taylor got first-hand experience of the intensive work that the charity’s animal carers do to look after wildlife casualties, which are rescued from across the South West.
The film crew also followed the journeys of many of Secret World’s orphaned animals, including badger cubs Fred and George and a tiny two week old fox cub.
Samantha Hannay, Head of External Relations at Secret World, commented: “Wildlife and our environment are under constant threat and our staff and volunteers do incredible work, often round the clock, rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife casualties.
“We couldn’t rescue over 5,000 animals each year without the generosity of animal lovers across the country. It costs us £1,500 pounds alone to rear an orphaned badger cub and we have over half a dozen badgers on site at present, among hundreds of other animals. Every penny truly helps.
“We hope that showing the work and passion of our team will encourage more people to support us and donate.”
The film crew attended the release of a hedgehog in Bath and witnessed the terrible ordeal of a herring gull who was rescued with a large fishing lure and barb through its foot, beak and wing.
Secret World Wildlife Rescue will feature in three episodes of the flagship show on Tuesday 29th May, Wednesday 30th May and Thursday 31st May. All episodes will be shown at 9:15am on BBC One.
To donate to the charity visit https://www.secretworld.org/get-involved/donate/
Notes for editors:
- Secret World Wildlife Rescue is one of the South West’s leading wildlife rescue charities (charity number 1097119) based in East Huntspill in Somerset.
- Now in its 25th year, Secret World Wildlife Rescue cares for more than 5,000 sick, injured and orphaned animals each year.
- As well as being a respected source of expertise and a centre of excellence where British wildlife receives the best care, Secret World has an extensive volunteer programme and engages with schools to promote respect for wildlife and the environment, adding further benefits to the local community.
- As Secret World does not receive any government funding, it relies entirely on the generosity of supporters and donors to carry out this important work for British wildlife.
- The charity’s website is www.secretworld.org
