rare species conservation centre, Sandwich, Kent

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Has anyone been to this place? Is it any good for photography?
Thanks for looking.
 
I do not know that one ... or is it the Rare Breeds Centre near ashford or somewhere near...

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I would suggest that you'd probably be disappointed if you go there. I live near and while I have not visited it since it opened as a rare species centre I have heard mediocre reviews of the place. Probably not worth driving down all the way from hereford. It is only 1.5 acres in size so it will be pretty small and cramped, I would think.

There are better zoos in the area - Howletts and Port Lympne are pretty good (http://www.totallywild.net/) and Wingham wildlife park is good too.
 
Thanks for the heads up about this place. Its nice to try somewhere different. If you go can you post some pictures?

Another place to visit is Wildwoods near Ashford.

Not overly great for photography (unless you're tall) but full of British animals.
 
Thanks for the replies :thumbs:
I have found out that they are hoping to expand into a 5 acre field in the future but as U stated michael it is only an acre and a half at the moment, and has had mixed reviews.
I was only curious about this place as we hopefully will be visiting the WHF Big Cat Centre again next year in Kent, and staying down there for a few days. So was just looking for places of interest in the County.
 
Sounds interesting, I may organise a visit next week, I`ll let you know how it goes.
I agree Howletts and Port Lympne are good to visit as they are bigger and better stocked, but they are wild animal parks, RSCC is a specialist centre and I suppose you would need an interest in what they were about to get the best from your visit.

Allan
 
allanm said:
Sounds interesting, I may organise a visit next week, I`ll let you know how it goes.
I agree Howletts and Port Lympne are good to visit as they are bigger and better stocked, but they are wild animal parks, RSCC is a specialist centre and I suppose you would need an interest in what they were about to get the best from your visit.

Allan
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That would be great if U could Allan :thumbs:
I fly to the USA on the 26th of July for 6 weeks so I might be late replying back. Unless I can get online over there of course :bonk:
 
Hi,

I live quite close to Sandwich but have never heard of it, although I see from the website that they're only 2 years old. I'm new to photography so can't comment on the 'toging opportunities but would recommend the Rare Breeds Centre near Ashford, particularly if you have children with you. A lovely day out and run by a charity which supports young people with learning and behaviour difficulties.

Port Lympne is great for a long walk and wild animals.

Comus
 
Hi, I know this a little out of date- but I live right near the Sandwich rare breeds centre (didn't know it was there!), and visited in March- I took some fairly good shots (see Flickr link)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10823446@N04/3338751098/in/set-72157614976135986/

It's ok, not very big, worth going to maybe if you're down this way for another reason (it's not cheap either...)

P.S. I'm a 'noob' so please forgive some of the poor quality photos on my stream...!
 
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