On Tuesday 24 July we finally managed to release Shooglenifty the grey seal, but it was a bit of an adventure. First we heard that...
Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release
As Shetland’s only wildlife sanctuary, we have been caring for sick, injured and abandoned seals and otters for the past 30 years, successfully rehabilitating and releasing hundreds of creatures back into the wild.
We also help coordinate the rescue of stranded whales, dolphins and porpoises around Shetland’s 1,700 mile long coastline.
We rely on donations to continue our work…your support is greatly appreciated.
Meet the Animals
Read about the animals that stay at Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary in our News and Diaries section.
Donate
Every donation counts and helps us to rescue and rehabilitate the animals that are in need of our support.
How you can help
See all the different ways you can help us, from fundraising to volunteering and much more.
Our Ethos
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The Heart of our Work
Caring for Shetland’s marine environment and all the creatures that depend upon it lies at the heart of all our work.
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Connect to Nature
We believe the best way to achieve this is to deepen people’s connection to nature by setting an example and through education
Latest News
Wildlife photography exhibition
We’re very excited about holding our first photographic exhibition at The Weaving Shed Gallery next door to Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary. It opens tomorrow at 2pm...
Georgie’s last days
It’s been very sad here at the sanctuary. A week after coming down and then recovering from an umbilical infection, Georgie gradually declined. We were...
Ranger gaining confidence
It took Ranger the otter cub who was rescued at Burrastow in early June a moment to get over the loss of his mum and...