Established as a registered charity in 2001, the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary operates a comprehensive facility for the care and rehabilitation of owls and raptors around Suffolk, and promotes their conservation throughout the UK and beyond. Their new partnership with Nature’s SAFE will further their impact by helping to prevent the extinction of owl and raptor species.
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary specialises in the rehabilitation of injured wild owls and other birds of prey, and re-release into the wild. Reintroductions are carried out by a specialist team, who ensure that the best of care is taken to successfully reintroduce injured birds back into their natural habitat. The Sanctuary further protects native owl species in the wild by building and maintaining habitats through their Wild Owl Nestbox Scheme, and consulting with landowners to provide advice to those interested in developing suitable habitats or nesting locations for owls in the wild.
In addition to rehabilitation and habitat creation, Suffolk Owl Sanctuary cares for several raptor taxa from around the world, some of which are critically endangered, to help safeguard their future for generations to come. Suffolk Owl Sanctuary also offers visitors a unique opportunity to connect with nature through engaging bird displays, allowing them to witness and learn about these remarkable species up close. These experiences foster a deeper understanding of conservation efforts and support their mission of protecting biodiversity.
As a welcome addition to their ever-expanding efforts to aid wildlife, their collaboration with Nature’s SAFE will help to preserve the genetic diversity of threatened owl and raptor species and protect them from extinction:
“Suffolk Owl Sanctuary is excited to partner with Nature’s SAFE, reinforcing our commitment to rehabilitating wildlife and protecting both native and global raptor species. Together, we have already preserved genetic specimens from critically endangered species, safeguarding genetic diversity for long-term preservation efforts. We look forward to deepening our partnership to ensure the future of these remarkable birds.”
Isobel Baker, Avian Trainer & Raptor Rehabilitator at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
This partnership helps both organisations in their shared mission to protect and preserve wildlife. Together, they hope to protect our nation’s most beloved birds for generations to come.
Learn more about Suffolk Owl Sanctuary at: https://www.owl-help.org.uk/
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Penh, a Cambodian binturong beloved by keepers and visitor alike, has sadly passed this week at Drusillas Zoo Park. But Penh’s legacy will live on - as his passing brings a new partnership between Nature’s SAFE and Drusillas Zoo Park. Through our new partnership, we were able to preserve Penh’s genetic material, ensuring that his unique genetic heritage can contribute to the survival of his species in the future.
As a growing charity, we are now looking to expand our scope beyond the UK by establishing global conservation hubs. Our vision is to work with local conservation services to preserve samples from native wildlife within their own country, enabling appropriate stewardship of these valuable resources.
Senegal galago
Total Population: Unknown
Bactrian camel
Total Population: Less than 1,000 in the wild
Bar-headed goose
Total Population: 97,000 - 118,000 in the wild
Southern white rhino
Total Population: Around 15,000 in the wild
African Lion
Total Population: 20,000 - 25,000 in the wild
Hamerkop
Total Population: Unknown
White naped mangabey
Total Population: Around 1,000 in the wild
Black tree monitor
Total Population: Unknown
Guianan Squirrel Monkey
Total Population: Around 150,000 in the wild
Smew
Total Population: Around 80,000 in the wild
Babirusa
Total Population: Less than 10,000 in the wild
Owston’s palm civet
Total Population: Unknown
African wild dog
Total Population: Around 6,600 in the wild
Sloth bear
Total Population: Less than 20,000 in the wild
Scimitar-horned oryx
Total Population: Around 400 in the wild
Red-footed tortoise
Total Population: Unknown
Fea’s tree frog
Total Population: Unknown
Mandarin duck
Total Population: Around 65,000 in the wild
Lesser Madagascan tenrec
Total Population: Unknown
Orange-headed thrush
Total Population: Unknown
Okapi
Total Population: Less than 25,000 in the wild
Mandrill
Total Population: Unknown
