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Due to licensing restrictions, we can only welcome visitors to our rescued "exotic" animals for just 6 days per year – which means once these dates are gone, they're gone.
Across the weekend, visitors can discover an extraordinary variety of rescued animals, including:

Meerkats
Parrots
Marmosets
Skunks
Asian palm civets
Foxes
…and so many more amazing species

Each animal has their own rescue story, and your visit directly supports their lifelong care.

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Guide Prices

Ticket Type	/Ticket Tariff
Adult	£10.00 per ticket
Child	£10.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Exotic Animal Weekend

Type:Animal Event

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, Brentwood, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BZ

Website

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Tel01277201110

Opening Times

Season (6 June 2026 - 7 June 2026)
Day	Times
Saturday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00

Season (1 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2026)
Day	Times
Saturday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00

Season (3 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2026)
Day	Times
Saturday - Sunday	10:00	- 16:00

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