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Start working with animals in Essex at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary. We’re hiring key roles to help care for rescued animals and grow our community…

Discover the best things to do with kids this May Bank Holiday in Essex. Enjoy family festivals, a doggy fun day & outdoor adventures at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary. Book now!

Meet Minnie May, a new arrival at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, now settling into her forever home after joining us from Fripps Farm.

Flockdown is over! Birds at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary are finally back outdoors after avian flu restrictions were lifted.

Meet Domino, Vester, Tallulah, Ralph, Monty and Leo — our newest horse and pony arrivals from Fripps Farm, now settling in and beginning their journey at the sanctuary.

Meet Hamish the Highland cow, our newest sanctuary arrival from Fripps Farm.

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary welcomes two donkeys from Fripps Farm.

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary opens a new children’s library, offering a calm space for families.

Our little Gremlin became gravely ill after being fed handfuls of grass by a visitor

Our new Jumping Pillow is now open at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary! Visit us this Easter for family fun while supporting over 700 rescued animals…

Find out how leaving a gift in your will to Hopefield Animal Sanctuary can help protect rescued animals for years to come…

We absolutely welcome the new primate licensing laws, so we’re busy making sure everything we do meets the requirements.

Read Miley’s incredible rescue story at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Essex. From severe neglect to 12 years of love, her journey is an inspiration to all.

Two Valais Blacknose sheep have arrived at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Essex. Meet Ivy and Jenny when we reopen on 27 March!

Did you know we have an Amazon Wish List?

For an eggciting and affordable things to do in Essex during the Easter Holidays, come to Hopefield for a day out with animals, fun and the all important Easter Bunny!

Whoop whoop! Gremlin is home!

Join the Hopefield team for a 2–3 month contract supporting vital builds and improvements for rescued animals.

Dog rescue in Essex – meet our latest addition to the Hopefield family…

Sleep well, Harry