# Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Chard — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This welcoming 51-acre sanctuary provides a safe haven for rescued animals of every kind, with fully accessible paths perfect for wheelchairs and pushchairs to explore throughout. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/chard/attractions/ferne-animal-sanctuary (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Pet Care # Ferne Animal Sanctuary Ferne Animal Sanctuary [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4512581281861905962&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Ferne Animal Sanctuary Charity](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/105074056110231676521) **In short:** Ferne Animal Sanctuary is a pet care in Chard, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 518 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Ferne Animal Sanctuary This welcoming 51-acre sanctuary provides a safe haven for rescued animals of every kind, with fully accessible paths perfect for wheelchairs and pushchairs to explore throughout. ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Toilets Gift Shop Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Wheelchair Friendly Dog Friendly Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Shane Henning](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107473676329259760163/reviews) ★★★★★ What a lovely day out with kids. Plenty of kids bits to do. And jeep them occupied with. Over looking the rolling hill side. Plenty of seating to look and view or picnic areas. Or food from the cafe. Field of animals and smaller pens for rabbits and guinea pigs. Small bird aviary. Along with a few ponds and a stream running along. For the birds and ducks. A good few hours out with the kids. Tractors and a few other items to climb on. Wooden statue's of animals to see in your country walk around the animal sanctuary. · via Google [Centurion](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116929588171389519106/reviews) ★★★★★ Such a wonderful place to visit and a fab cafe. The shop has a goof selection of goods. · via Google [D. M.C](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/118346847555496320319/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely place to spend an hour or so. Friendly and knowledgeable staff and clear map and path to follow. Wheelchair accessible generally. Unfortunately the cafe was closed on the day we visited but this didn't detract from the visit. · via Google [Mike](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115416572202060602191/reviews) ★★★★★ Supporting the charity is good. However, our visitor experience was not. Very few animals visible was hoping our grandchild would have a good experience but she came away disappointed. No petting animals. Menus in cafe does not have prices listed so we came away. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x48727692f46194e5:0x3e9fe8c46574ae2a!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Wambrook, Chard, TA20 3DH [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.8637205%2C-3.0304128) **Category** Zoos & Animal Parks **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (518 reviews) **Prices from** £6 **Suitable for** All Ages **Suggested visit** 1-2 hours **Setting** Outdoor **Destination** Chard [More attractions in Chard](https://staycation.co.uk/chard/attractions) ★ 4.4 (518 reviews) From £6 [Book tickets — from £5.95](https://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=39211274771&a=35498&m=86769) on Lovetovisit — affiliate link [Visit official website](https://www.ferneanimalsanctuary.org/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [0146065214](tel:0146065214) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Chard **Postcode** TA20 3DH **Payment** Contactless **Plus Code** 9C2RVX79+FR [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x48727692f46194e5:0x3e9fe8c46574ae2a!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48727692f46194e5:0x3e9fe8c46574ae2a!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48727692f46194e5:0x3e9fe8c46574ae2a!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Chard Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Ferne Animal Sanctuary has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Ferne Animal Sanctuary? Yes: free car park and paid car park. ### How do I contact Ferne Animal Sanctuary? 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