Charlie the young otter is getting stronger day by day. He’s still a bit wobbly because he is so young, but he’s putting on weight...
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Charlie update
Here’s Charlie boy again, but don’t be fooled by appearances. He’s getting bigger, he’s biting and developing real otter attitude, which is really all we...

Sinclair and Sam unwell
Sad times at Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary. Our two late season grey seal pups are struggling. Sam and Sinclair were both pretty poorly when they first...

Gemma & Sal release
Sal & Gemma were a right pair of characters – and polar opposites, especially in their eating habits. While tiny Sal swallowed fish from the...
Sinclair arrives
After our unexpected call out to rescue Sam in Scalloway on Tuesday, we were surprised to receive another call out on Wednesday night after Steven...
Sam arrives
We received a call yesterday afternoon from Michelle Main and Vicky Smith fae Aith who had spotted a young grey seal pup in trouble on...
charlie arrives
Life is always full of surprises at Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary. On Saturday we received a call from Elizabeth Christie who had found a baby otter...