Half Term Guided Tours at the GSPCA – Book now to guarantee your place Monday 19 to Friday 23 February
Submitted by Steve on 15:32, 15th Feb, 2018 |
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Would you like to see some of the 500 animals at the GSPCA during half term?
Sadly we aren’t running guided tours during #GSPCAPurpleWeek but next week during half term from Monday 19th February we have a tour at 2pm each day until Friday 23rd February.
This is your opportunity to visit behind the scenes at our Animal Shelter where we have been based for 89 years in St Andrews and gives you the chance to 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.
The tours take around 60 to 90 minutes and you get to see in many of the departments, interact with some of the friendly residents and see a wide variety of species.
Some of the recent developments you will see are our Poison Garden, Memorial Garden, Charity Shop, Pond, Picnic area, the Guernsey Beekeepers hives and much more…..
Tours are a maximum of 20 people per tour, so please book early.
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.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We have had a busy GSPCA Purple Week celebrating 145 years and next week during half term we have more to do as we host guided tours each day.”
“Unfortunately due to the birthday tours there aren’t any weekend tours but from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd February at 2pm each day we will be taking groups of visitors around the GSPCA to see behind the scenes.”
“From 80+ hedgehogs to nearly 30 guinea pigs, over 150 birds to fish, turtles to lizards, snakes to rats, dogs to cats, rabbits to ferrets as well as our Charity Shop, Poison Garden, Picnic area and more there is something around every corner and in our 15 buildings to see and learn about.”
“145 years we have been helping animals in Guernsey and we have been on our current site for 89 years so we have a rich history and lots of stories to tell as we go around.”
“You need to book your place early as spaces are limited and the best way to book is by calling 257261 or pop in when you are passing.”
“We also carry out special tours for birthdays and special occasions and if you are interested please do get in touch as we have many already booked in for the coming weeks with 5 this weekend.”
To see all of the dates planned for 2018 -
Monday 19th – Friday 23rd February 2018 Guided Tours each day at 2pm each day
Wednesday 28th March 2018 2pm Guided Tours
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 2pm Guided Tour
Tuesday 3rd April 2pm Guided Tour
Wednesday 4th 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.
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.
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.
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.
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