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Caring for British Wildlife Conference 2026
February 7 @ 10:00 am – February 8 @ 4:30 pm
Online Conference Ticket
Can’t attend in person? Join us online! We’re trialling a 2-day live-streamed conference ticket so you can watch all presentations.
🎟 Online Ticket – Both Days | £40
✔️ Watch all sessions across both days
✔️ Access recordings for a limited time after the event
ℹ️ View-only ticket. No Q&A or discussion access.
If there are any technical issues during the live stream, a full edited recording will be provided afterwards.
This option is ideal for those who are unable to attend in person but would still like to benefit from the shared knowledge and expertise presented across the conference. We’ll send out joining instructions to all attendees on Friday 6th February 2026.
ANNOUNCING OUR 7TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE!
For 2026 we will be returning to the the Holiday Inn, Taunton, J25 of the M5.
We are delighted to confirm that our annual ‘Caring for Wildlife’ Conference will return for its 7th year on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th February 2026, once again taking place at the Holiday Inn, Taunton.
The two-day event will explore a wide range of topics relating to wildlife conservation, rehabilitation, and release. The venue offers on-site accommodation and parking, making it ideal for those travelling from further afield. Taunton train station also provides excellent public transport connections for those seeking a more sustainable option.
We are close to confirming all our speakers for 2026, and they are currently working on their talk titles and presentations. This year’s line-up features an exciting mix of conservationists and wildlife rehabilitators, including Brigit Strawbridge, Alys Laver, Pearse Stokes, Lauren Valentine, and Dominic Phillips.
As always, our conference promises those two essentials—good audio-visual support and great food!
Please note ticket sales will end on 31st December 2025 with our discounted ‘early bird’ offer running until 1st November 2025.
Keep an eye on this page for further updates, including the full programme, ticket information, and pricing.
Multibuy Offer
This year we are running a multibuy offer, if you are looking to buy multiple tickets for your practice, rescue or business then please contact us directly to access the rates below. Email learning@secretworld.org to secure this offer.
5 or more tickets- Receive a 10% discount
10 or more tickets- Receive a 20% discount
Wildlife Hospital Tours
As part of our Caring for Wildlife Conference weekend, we are pleased to offer a limited number of exclusive tours of our wildlife hospital on Monday 9th February. These tours provide a rare chance to step behind the scenes and discover how we care for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife.
You will be guided through a selection of our hospital rooms and facilities, learning more about the day-to-day work that goes into running a busy wildlife rescue centre. As this is a working hospital, the welfare of the animals is our highest priority. For this reason, animals will not be visible during the tour, as it is important to minimise stress and ensure they remain safe and undisturbed during their recovery.
The experience also includes a stop in our barn, where you are welcome to enjoy a warm drink and an informal chat about the work we do and the difference your support makes.
Hospital tours are subject to an additional charge of £10 per person. Timeslots will be allocated nearer the time, with visits scheduled between 10am and 1pm.
Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to book early to secure your place on this special experience.
