UK Wild Otter Trust 🦦
@ukwildottertrust.bsky.social
We rescue, rehabilitate & release back into the wild orphaned & injured otters. 🦦
We're dedicated to promoting a positive understanding of otters. 🦦
We're dedicated to promoting a positive understanding of otters. 🦦
A whistle-stop tour of the new rehab centre, ready for the move in a few months time 🦦🏡.
Words can’t express how grateful we are to all our amazing supporters for donating the funds to save our charity after we were given just six months notice to leave our current site 💕
Words can’t express how grateful we are to all our amazing supporters for donating the funds to save our charity after we were given just six months notice to leave our current site 💕
February 15, 2026 at 2:34 PM
A whistle-stop tour of the new rehab centre, ready for the move in a few months time 🦦🏡.
Words can’t express how grateful we are to all our amazing supporters for donating the funds to save our charity after we were given just six months notice to leave our current site 💕
Words can’t express how grateful we are to all our amazing supporters for donating the funds to save our charity after we were given just six months notice to leave our current site 💕
Enrichment time for Idris, Mingo & Scratch 🦦🦦🦦
Otters love running water, and the hose also provides mental stimulation, hunting practice & exercise during the cubs’ rehabilitation.
#otters #wildliferehab #enrichment
Otters love running water, and the hose also provides mental stimulation, hunting practice & exercise during the cubs’ rehabilitation.
#otters #wildliferehab #enrichment
February 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Enrichment time for Idris, Mingo & Scratch 🦦🦦🦦
Otters love running water, and the hose also provides mental stimulation, hunting practice & exercise during the cubs’ rehabilitation.
#otters #wildliferehab #enrichment
Otters love running water, and the hose also provides mental stimulation, hunting practice & exercise during the cubs’ rehabilitation.
#otters #wildliferehab #enrichment
We caught up with some of the rescued cubs at our rehab centre … it’s great to see them all thriving on their journeys back to the wild 🦦💕
February 11, 2026 at 2:54 PM
We caught up with some of the rescued cubs at our rehab centre … it’s great to see them all thriving on their journeys back to the wild 🦦💕
Reminder that today 10th February is the last order date for our Valentine’s Day special otter adoptions!
The perfect gift for your significant 'otter' or for yourself 💕🦦🌹
➡️ ukwildottertrust.org/shop/
#valentinesday #valentines #valentinesgift #otters #wildliferehab
The perfect gift for your significant 'otter' or for yourself 💕🦦🌹
➡️ ukwildottertrust.org/shop/
#valentinesday #valentines #valentinesgift #otters #wildliferehab
February 10, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Reminder that today 10th February is the last order date for our Valentine’s Day special otter adoptions!
The perfect gift for your significant 'otter' or for yourself 💕🦦🌹
➡️ ukwildottertrust.org/shop/
#valentinesday #valentines #valentinesgift #otters #wildliferehab
The perfect gift for your significant 'otter' or for yourself 💕🦦🌹
➡️ ukwildottertrust.org/shop/
#valentinesday #valentines #valentinesgift #otters #wildliferehab
We've got the perfect gift for your significant 'otter' or for yourself 💕🦦🌹
Gift an otter adoption this Valentine's Day and spread the love to rescued otters ... with a special message to mark the occasion.
➡️ ukwildottertrust.org/shop/
#valentinesday #valentines #valentinesgift #otters
Gift an otter adoption this Valentine's Day and spread the love to rescued otters ... with a special message to mark the occasion.
➡️ ukwildottertrust.org/shop/
#valentinesday #valentines #valentinesgift #otters
February 6, 2026 at 11:57 AM
We've got the perfect gift for your significant 'otter' or for yourself 💕🦦🌹
Gift an otter adoption this Valentine's Day and spread the love to rescued otters ... with a special message to mark the occasion.
➡️ ukwildottertrust.org/shop/
#valentinesday #valentines #valentinesgift #otters
Gift an otter adoption this Valentine's Day and spread the love to rescued otters ... with a special message to mark the occasion.
➡️ ukwildottertrust.org/shop/
#valentinesday #valentines #valentinesgift #otters
Another ‘behind the scenes at UKWOT’ video as Iris moves to a larger enclosure.
And some banter between Dave (CEO/founder) and Lily (volunteers) about the fact that everyone at UKWOT does so on a voluntary basis, purely out of love for working with, and for, otters 😇🦦💕.
And some banter between Dave (CEO/founder) and Lily (volunteers) about the fact that everyone at UKWOT does so on a voluntary basis, purely out of love for working with, and for, otters 😇🦦💕.
February 3, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Another ‘behind the scenes at UKWOT’ video as Iris moves to a larger enclosure.
And some banter between Dave (CEO/founder) and Lily (volunteers) about the fact that everyone at UKWOT does so on a voluntary basis, purely out of love for working with, and for, otters 😇🦦💕.
And some banter between Dave (CEO/founder) and Lily (volunteers) about the fact that everyone at UKWOT does so on a voluntary basis, purely out of love for working with, and for, otters 😇🦦💕.
Interesting to see the ‘couch’ made by one of our cubs, Pumpkin, in her holt 🛋️
In the wild, otters have couches where they rest during the day. You might see areas of flattened reeds or long grass on dry land near the water’s edge forming a mat.
In the wild, otters have couches where they rest during the day. You might see areas of flattened reeds or long grass on dry land near the water’s edge forming a mat.
February 1, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Interesting to see the ‘couch’ made by one of our cubs, Pumpkin, in her holt 🛋️
In the wild, otters have couches where they rest during the day. You might see areas of flattened reeds or long grass on dry land near the water’s edge forming a mat.
In the wild, otters have couches where they rest during the day. You might see areas of flattened reeds or long grass on dry land near the water’s edge forming a mat.
Lincoln & Gypsy were rescued separately late last year and have recently been successfully introduced to one another (as you can see, they’re getting along very well ❤️❤️).
Our new couple can be adopted via our website: ukwildottertrust.org/adopt-an-ott...
Our new couple can be adopted via our website: ukwildottertrust.org/adopt-an-ott...
January 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Lincoln & Gypsy were rescued separately late last year and have recently been successfully introduced to one another (as you can see, they’re getting along very well ❤️❤️).
Our new couple can be adopted via our website: ukwildottertrust.org/adopt-an-ott...
Our new couple can be adopted via our website: ukwildottertrust.org/adopt-an-ott...
Introducing Esther, the first cub to be rescued at UKWOT this year 🦦💕
She was found alone by the side of a main road in Caerphilly and is now thriving in our rehab centre, having put on nearly half a kilo since her arrival 😊
➡️ Find out about adopting Esther on our website
She was found alone by the side of a main road in Caerphilly and is now thriving in our rehab centre, having put on nearly half a kilo since her arrival 😊
➡️ Find out about adopting Esther on our website
January 29, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Introducing Esther, the first cub to be rescued at UKWOT this year 🦦💕
She was found alone by the side of a main road in Caerphilly and is now thriving in our rehab centre, having put on nearly half a kilo since her arrival 😊
➡️ Find out about adopting Esther on our website
She was found alone by the side of a main road in Caerphilly and is now thriving in our rehab centre, having put on nearly half a kilo since her arrival 😊
➡️ Find out about adopting Esther on our website
A little “behind-the-scenes at UKWOT video" of Morna moving into a larger enclosure from one of our intro pens for the next stage of her rehabilitation 🦦💕.
She weighed just 600g when she came to us last summer having been found alone on the SW Coastal Path & now weighs 4kg.
She weighed just 600g when she came to us last summer having been found alone on the SW Coastal Path & now weighs 4kg.
January 27, 2026 at 12:02 PM
A little “behind-the-scenes at UKWOT video" of Morna moving into a larger enclosure from one of our intro pens for the next stage of her rehabilitation 🦦💕.
She weighed just 600g when she came to us last summer having been found alone on the SW Coastal Path & now weighs 4kg.
She weighed just 600g when she came to us last summer having been found alone on the SW Coastal Path & now weighs 4kg.
Otters are very capable climbers & jumpers as you can see here when one of our cubs Diesel (aka Super Otter 🦦🦸!) had climbed the fence in his enclosure in anticipation of his dinner arriving!
January 25, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Otters are very capable climbers & jumpers as you can see here when one of our cubs Diesel (aka Super Otter 🦦🦸!) had climbed the fence in his enclosure in anticipation of his dinner arriving!
UKWOT Awards 2026 🏆
Vet Award goes to...
Marcella Perversi
For being a compassionate and deeply caring vet 🦦
Vet Award goes to...
Marcella Perversi
For being a compassionate and deeply caring vet 🦦
January 24, 2026 at 10:01 AM
UKWOT Awards 2026 🏆
Vet Award goes to...
Marcella Perversi
For being a compassionate and deeply caring vet 🦦
Vet Award goes to...
Marcella Perversi
For being a compassionate and deeply caring vet 🦦
UKWOT Awards 2026 🏆
Veterinary Practice Award goes to...
Westridge Veterinary Practice – Winkleigh
For continued passion and quality veterinary care whilst working collaboratively with UKWOT 🦦
Veterinary Practice Award goes to...
Westridge Veterinary Practice – Winkleigh
For continued passion and quality veterinary care whilst working collaboratively with UKWOT 🦦
January 22, 2026 at 10:02 AM
UKWOT Awards 2026 🏆
Veterinary Practice Award goes to...
Westridge Veterinary Practice – Winkleigh
For continued passion and quality veterinary care whilst working collaboratively with UKWOT 🦦
Veterinary Practice Award goes to...
Westridge Veterinary Practice – Winkleigh
For continued passion and quality veterinary care whilst working collaboratively with UKWOT 🦦
Our patron Tolga Aktas worked with Nalu Beads to design a special bead for the UK Wild Otter Trust 🦦💕
£2.00 from the sale of every bead & £5 from each bracelet is donated to us.
Please visit ➡️ nalubeads.com/products/uk-...
#otters #wildliferehab #charityjewellery #nalubeads #ethicaljewellery
£2.00 from the sale of every bead & £5 from each bracelet is donated to us.
Please visit ➡️ nalubeads.com/products/uk-...
#otters #wildliferehab #charityjewellery #nalubeads #ethicaljewellery
January 20, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Our patron Tolga Aktas worked with Nalu Beads to design a special bead for the UK Wild Otter Trust 🦦💕
£2.00 from the sale of every bead & £5 from each bracelet is donated to us.
Please visit ➡️ nalubeads.com/products/uk-...
#otters #wildliferehab #charityjewellery #nalubeads #ethicaljewellery
£2.00 from the sale of every bead & £5 from each bracelet is donated to us.
Please visit ➡️ nalubeads.com/products/uk-...
#otters #wildliferehab #charityjewellery #nalubeads #ethicaljewellery
A little update on our trio 🦦🦦🦦
Idris, Scratch and Mingo came to us separately and were later introduced to each other to continue their rehab journey and then be released together.
Have a look on our website to find out about adopting them ➡️ ukwildottertrust.org/adopt-an-ott...
Idris, Scratch and Mingo came to us separately and were later introduced to each other to continue their rehab journey and then be released together.
Have a look on our website to find out about adopting them ➡️ ukwildottertrust.org/adopt-an-ott...
January 19, 2026 at 7:41 PM
A little update on our trio 🦦🦦🦦
Idris, Scratch and Mingo came to us separately and were later introduced to each other to continue their rehab journey and then be released together.
Have a look on our website to find out about adopting them ➡️ ukwildottertrust.org/adopt-an-ott...
Idris, Scratch and Mingo came to us separately and were later introduced to each other to continue their rehab journey and then be released together.
Have a look on our website to find out about adopting them ➡️ ukwildottertrust.org/adopt-an-ott...
UKWOT Awards 2026 🏆
Individual Award goes to...
Robin Lewis
For Founding The Severn Otter Group & dedicated work to discover otter diets/behaviour & collating data 🦦
Individual Award goes to...
Robin Lewis
For Founding The Severn Otter Group & dedicated work to discover otter diets/behaviour & collating data 🦦
January 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM
UKWOT Awards 2026 🏆
Individual Award goes to...
Robin Lewis
For Founding The Severn Otter Group & dedicated work to discover otter diets/behaviour & collating data 🦦
Individual Award goes to...
Robin Lewis
For Founding The Severn Otter Group & dedicated work to discover otter diets/behaviour & collating data 🦦
A huge thank you to everyone who donated their Christmas Trees! The otters are LOVING the extra enrichment and are proudly showing off their new enclosure decorations as these behind the scenes clips show 🦦🌲✨
#christmastree #otters
#christmastree #otters
January 14, 2026 at 7:34 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who donated their Christmas Trees! The otters are LOVING the extra enrichment and are proudly showing off their new enclosure decorations as these behind the scenes clips show 🦦🌲✨
#christmastree #otters
#christmastree #otters
Renowned photographer and wildlife filmmaker Charlie Hamilton James - director of "Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story” - has joined the UK Wild Otter Trust as Honorary President.
Welcome to the team Charlie 🦦💕
Welcome to the team Charlie 🦦💕
January 14, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Renowned photographer and wildlife filmmaker Charlie Hamilton James - director of "Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story” - has joined the UK Wild Otter Trust as Honorary President.
Welcome to the team Charlie 🦦💕
Welcome to the team Charlie 🦦💕
UKWOT Awards 2026 🏆
Lifetime Achievement Award goes to...
Jean Thorpe
For dedication, professionalism and excellent otter cub interim care 🦦
Lifetime Achievement Award goes to...
Jean Thorpe
For dedication, professionalism and excellent otter cub interim care 🦦
January 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM
UKWOT Awards 2026 🏆
Lifetime Achievement Award goes to...
Jean Thorpe
For dedication, professionalism and excellent otter cub interim care 🦦
Lifetime Achievement Award goes to...
Jean Thorpe
For dedication, professionalism and excellent otter cub interim care 🦦
You saved our charity by raising an astonishing £150,000! ❤️
Your donations enabled us build our brand new Specialist Otter Rehabilitation Centre from scratch, after being evicted from our current land. 🦦
Your donations enabled us build our brand new Specialist Otter Rehabilitation Centre from scratch, after being evicted from our current land. 🦦
January 12, 2026 at 10:03 AM
You saved our charity by raising an astonishing £150,000! ❤️
Your donations enabled us build our brand new Specialist Otter Rehabilitation Centre from scratch, after being evicted from our current land. 🦦
Your donations enabled us build our brand new Specialist Otter Rehabilitation Centre from scratch, after being evicted from our current land. 🦦
UKWOT Awards 2026 have arrived! 🏆
Our first award is the Individual & Otter Group Award goes to...
Lee Jenkins & South Wales Otter Trust
For pioneering work to survey/monitor Welsh otters whilst demonstrating a collaborative working ethos.
Our first award is the Individual & Otter Group Award goes to...
Lee Jenkins & South Wales Otter Trust
For pioneering work to survey/monitor Welsh otters whilst demonstrating a collaborative working ethos.
January 11, 2026 at 5:52 PM
UKWOT Awards 2026 have arrived! 🏆
Our first award is the Individual & Otter Group Award goes to...
Lee Jenkins & South Wales Otter Trust
For pioneering work to survey/monitor Welsh otters whilst demonstrating a collaborative working ethos.
Our first award is the Individual & Otter Group Award goes to...
Lee Jenkins & South Wales Otter Trust
For pioneering work to survey/monitor Welsh otters whilst demonstrating a collaborative working ethos.
During #StormGoretti otter cubs are more likely to be separated from their mothers.
If you see an #otter cub you believe to be in danger, please call us as soon as possible & don’t touch it or try to pick it up beforehand.
☎️ 01769 740256
07866 462820
07759 809667
If you see an #otter cub you believe to be in danger, please call us as soon as possible & don’t touch it or try to pick it up beforehand.
☎️ 01769 740256
07866 462820
07759 809667
January 8, 2026 at 1:06 PM
During #StormGoretti otter cubs are more likely to be separated from their mothers.
If you see an #otter cub you believe to be in danger, please call us as soon as possible & don’t touch it or try to pick it up beforehand.
☎️ 01769 740256
07866 462820
07759 809667
If you see an #otter cub you believe to be in danger, please call us as soon as possible & don’t touch it or try to pick it up beforehand.
☎️ 01769 740256
07866 462820
07759 809667
On the twelvth day of Christmas our supporters gave to us …
✨ 12 months’ a-mazing support ✨
🙏 Thank you, we couldn’t do what we do without you. Here’s to 2026!
#12DaysofChristmas #twelvedaysofchristmas
#12thdayofchristmas
#otters #wildliferehab
✨ 12 months’ a-mazing support ✨
🙏 Thank you, we couldn’t do what we do without you. Here’s to 2026!
#12DaysofChristmas #twelvedaysofchristmas
#12thdayofchristmas
#otters #wildliferehab
January 5, 2026 at 7:23 AM
On the twelvth day of Christmas our supporters gave to us …
✨ 12 months’ a-mazing support ✨
🙏 Thank you, we couldn’t do what we do without you. Here’s to 2026!
#12DaysofChristmas #twelvedaysofchristmas
#12thdayofchristmas
#otters #wildliferehab
✨ 12 months’ a-mazing support ✨
🙏 Thank you, we couldn’t do what we do without you. Here’s to 2026!
#12DaysofChristmas #twelvedaysofchristmas
#12thdayofchristmas
#otters #wildliferehab
We now have enough natural Christmas trees for all our otter rehabilitation enclosures. Thank you to everyone that has donated their trees.
January 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
We now have enough natural Christmas trees for all our otter rehabilitation enclosures. Thank you to everyone that has donated their trees.
We have put together a report to review our work in 2025. Join us in taking a look back on our extraordinary year. 2025 saw many achievements and challenges, none of which we could’ve accomplished without your support.
January 1, 2026 at 1:56 PM
We have put together a report to review our work in 2025. Join us in taking a look back on our extraordinary year. 2025 saw many achievements and challenges, none of which we could’ve accomplished without your support.