The team applied for a grant to refurbish their education centre and wildlife garden. Although still in use the facilities and displays needed updating.

Southern Water donated £10k and challenged the Howletts team to transform their centre with the help of Southern Water employees in just twelve months.

The partnership has been highly successful and resulted in a bright, modern education centre complete with contemporary displays and a cinema room to help promote the Foundation’s conservation messages and Southern Water’s water efficiency tips.

Howletts Wildlife Park

In addition the partnership delivered:

• Exciting volunteering opportunities and team building for Southern Water employees
• A Southern Water water efficiency audit and upgrades for the park
• An opportunity to share advice on water issues including global and local scarcity
• A legacy project which will promote the partnership into the future
• A lasting relationship with Southern Water employees who want to continue to support Howletts through volunteering.
   

"The result is a bright inspiring place that will make a huge difference to the visitor experience and their knowledge about the conservation of animals and the planet’s resources including water!"

“With the help of Southern Water’s brilliant team of volunteers, we have successfully produced a fantastic learning environment that will be central to bringing our visitors together and engaging them for many years to come.

We thank Southern Water for their generous donation, willing volunteers and guidance on our water efficiency. We look forward to continuing to work with them in the future.”