The South West Deer Rescue Centre
The South West Deer Rescue Centre in South Somerset has sadly closed.
This post is rather unusual as it is being written through the eyes and words of my daughter, who was lucky enough to be invited there as part of a friend’s birthday day out.
The rescue centre is open by appointment only and welcomes groups to be shown around by the owner. As you can guess from the title you are going to see deer.
So in my daughter’s words and pictures (which I think you will agree are very good) I will tell you a bit more.
“We were met by the owner a man called Mike who showed us around and explained about the deer.
There were lots different types of deer to see. They had plenty of space to wander around and graze. I was expecting some of the deer to be injured or not look well, but they all looked really happy and healthy.
My friend’s mum had been told to bring some biscuits for the deer. It was so good, we were allowed right up to the deer to feed them. Digestives and rich tea are their favourite!
Different Types of Deer
We were told the types of deer we would see are Red, Fallow, Sika, Muntjac and one breed that are not native to the UK called Axis.
Some of deer have been rescued from private collectors who no longer want the deer or from places where they are in danger from poachers.
We had great fun looking around and there was plenty of space for us to have a good run as well. The farm was quite big and although there were some paths we were glad we had our wellies.”
If you enjoy wildlife then why not take at look at my other posts on Wildwood Escot and Seaton Wetlands. Also if you are in the area of the Rescue Centre there’s a great cream tea or lunch to be found at Lucy’s Farmhouse Tearoom so why not pop in there as well!
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This looks like a great day out, never heard of it before. My children would love to visit, sounds like your daughter had fun.
Thank you – yes it’s quite an unusual day and not really advertised much out but the feedback from everyone is good.
What a fabulous place to explore, the kids all look like they’re loving their time feeding the deer the biscuits. I never knew that deer liked biscuits, I might have to try feeding some to our deer here and seeing if they enjoy them just as much. Your daughter got some beautiful photos of the deer up close, does she have a favourite deer now she’s been to see them?
Thanks for sharing with me on #CountryKids.
I love that this is from your daughters account of her visit. It looks like a brilliant place to visit, you’ll have to go next time too 🙂
Beautiful photos! This looks like a really lovely place to visit.
What a wonderful experience for your daughter being able to get so close up to the deers and feed them #countrykidsfun
Looks like a great place to explore and the photos are fab #CountryKids
It’s lovely that this post is in your daughters own words. Such a great idea. I had no idea you could feed deer digestives! #CountryKids
What a lovely write up from your daughter and her pictures are beautiful. I never knew that deer liked rich tea and digestive biscuits! How lovely to be able to get close to them and feed them. It sounds like it was a wonderful day out 🙂 #countrykids
Sadly the South West Deer Rescue Centre has closed due to the owner Mike passing away this year 2020.
That is very sad to hear, it was a fabulous place and my girls loved their visit. I will edit at the top.