GSPCA Easter opening hours and guided tours

Over the Easter period we are indeed open 7 days a week.

Please remember that in the case of an emergency, sick, injured or stray animal(s) please call 01481 257261 and choose the 24 hour emergency option.

The times are below for reception when you can pop in and buy everything from Easter toys to presents for your pets from the GSPCA Animal Shelter. The GSPCA want to wish everyone a very Happy Easter.

During the school breaks we run a series of guided tours at the GSPCA and we have now planned for 2018 with the next happening over the Easter break

You can also book a tour for a special event or birthday. For details on special tours please see below.

This is your opportunity to visit behind the scenes at our Animal Shelter in St Andrews and see the work being carried out.

We ask for a minimum donation of £7 per person and £5 per child, or £20 for a family of four or £18 with an Islands Mum card.  In 2018 we have some themed tours which are £20 per child or £17.50 with an Islands Mums card.

The tours take around 60-90 minutes and you get to see in many of the departments, interact with some of the friendly residents and a variety of species. The special tours can take a little longer.

Tours are a maximum of 20 people per tour, so please book early. The special tours are also a maximum of 20.

Some of the animals you will have the chance to see will be cats, rabbits, birds, hedgehogs, dogs looking for homes and some of the other wildlife.

If you would like a certificate as a gift then please do get in touch for more details

Here are the dates planned for 2018, if you would like to book now please follow the same guidelines as above.

• Thursday 29th March 2pm Guided Tour
• Good Friday 30th March 2pm Guided Tour
• Easter Saturday 31st March 2pm Guided Tour
• Easter Sunday no tour planned
• Easter Monday 2nd April no tour planned
• Tuesday 3rd April 2pm Guided Tour
• Wednesday 4th April 2pm Guided Tour
• Thursday 5th April 2pm Guided Tour
• Friday 6th April 2pm Guided Tour
• Saturday 7th April 2pm Guided Tour
• Sunday 8th April 2pm Guided Tour
• Monday 28th May – Friday 1st June 2018 Guided Tours each day
• Monday 23rd - Friday 27th July 2018 2pm each day Guided Tours
• Monday 29th October – Friday 2nd November 2018 Special Halloween Guided Tours each day £20 per child (£17.50 with Island Mums Card), prizes for best costumes & fun games room (children must have a guardian/parent)
• Boxing Day 27th - 31st December 2018 2pm each day guided tours

Please book your placement early to avoid disappointment.

To book please call 01481 257261 or via the paypal link - https://www.paypal.me/DonateGSPCA

Please note if you book via paypal please indicate the date and time tour you would like as well as the names of those attending.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "Due to a fantastic response last year we have planned guided tours at the GSPCA during 2018 for the school breaks and some weekends."

"If you would like to see behind the scenes and the many animals here at the Animal Shelter then book by calling on 257261 or online via our paypal link."

"We would like to thank all that have attended the tours and for the wonderful feedback we have received."

Birthday, Special & Tours Booked As An Event

If you would like to bring a private group or party to the GSPCA for a visit and tour at the Animal Shelter we can arrange this in advance.

We ask for a minimum donation of £80 for a group (this is for 8 children and 2 free adult places) and an additional £5 per person with groups larger than 8 (restrictions do apply with children to adult numbers).

We can provide a birthday or gift pack if the tour is for a special occasion.

We have a large events room, tables, chairs, projectors, speakers with mic, and a number of toys or things for children on request.

For details on room hire please check out - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/room-hire-gspca

Why not make it a full event and arrange for food, a cake or more all of which can be delivered through http://www.kiddiescatering.biz

Some extras could include

• Party Food can be Supplied by Kiddies Catering
• Surprise Adoption for a year of an animal pen - minimum donation of £25 for an adoption pack for a year to include a plaque at the GSPCA
• Room hire is available in a spacious room next to toilet facilities
• Games with prizes can be supplied on request
• Hire of giant animal, minion or Olaf suit
• Other bespoke packages available

Guided tours of the Shelter on average take about between 60 - 90 minutes and it is your opportunity to see behind the scenes, although for animal welfare reasons there are areas that are unable to be viewed.

If the event is for a special occasion the birthday or lucky individual will receive special treatment and be allowed some unique experiences holding and possibly feeding some of the animals in our care.

Guided tours of the Shelter is your opportunity to see behind the scenes, although for animal welfare reasons there are areas that are unable to be viewed.

We do ask that there is 1 adult per 8 children.

For a booking form to enquire about availability please complete this form - http://gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Birthday%20booking%20form%20Jan%202018.pdf

If you are interested please email your form to [email protected] or call the GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne on 01481 257261 to discuss details.

Island Mum cardholders can receive a 10% discount on special tours, please see this link for details - http://islandmums.com/guernsey/gspca-birthday-parties/

For details on how to book a personal guided tour for an individual or group please click here for details.

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To see all of our events, links and fund raisers please click here

If you would like to fund raise or help the GSPCA please contact the GSPCA on 01481 257261 or email [email protected]

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There are many ways to support the work of the GSPCA and you can even donate online by clicking the paypal link below.

By post cheques payable to 'GSPCA' - GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD

Or by phone 01481 257261.

To find out more regarding our Angel Sponsorship Scheme please click here.

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