The Haven’s doors open on Friday 11 February for the new season! And we’re kicking off with our ‘LOVE WEEK’ half term entertainment – to celebrate half term (hurray, no school), Valentine’s Day, the arrival of our newest rescued residents and to share our love of animals.

First let’s introduce you to our newest residents, Taabo and Imara. They are Diana monkeys who have found their forever home at the Haven. Eight-year-old Taabo is a cheeky and adventurous chap who likes to look after his female companion Imara, who is a little calm and shy.

The Dianas are endangered species and both have travelled from the Netherlands where they were part of the European Endangered Species Programme.

We’ve also welcomed two Great Grey Owls to our aviaries, Nutmeg and Coco. So pop along to say hello, they are absolutely stunning.

As well as our regular keeper talks, visitors will get the chance to speak to other animal charities such as the Wildlife Trust, RSPCA and the Donkey Sanctuary, who we’ve invited to pop in and share some love. The dates for your diary are:

• Monday 14th – Cats Protection

• Tuesday 15th – RSPCA

• Wednesday 16th – Butterfly & Bird Conservation

• Thursday 17th – Friends of the Animals

• Friday 18th – Donkey Sanctuary

• Saturday 19th – Animal Healing + Wildlife Trust

• Sunday 20th – Wildlife Trust

• Monday 21st – Friends of the Animals

• Tuesday 22nd – RSPCA

• Wednesday 23rd – Butterfly & Bird Conservation

• Thursday 24th – Cats Protection

• Friday 25th – Animal Healing

• Saturday 26th – Wildlife Trust

• Sunday 27th – Wildlife Trust

There are Kids’ activity sheets and a love heart trail (you can win a treat), plus plenty of opportunities to get up close to some of the animals, including meeting the owls and seeing the mini beasts in the Reptile Lodge.

We can’t wait to see you!