The Centre was featured on the ITV programme Country Lives, with popular presenter Chris Beardshaw. The British Wildlife Centre was started in 1997 by David Mills. Before then, David had a successful herd of pedigree Jersey dairy cows on the site of what is now the wildlife centre. Since 1971 the rich milk and cream of the Venn herd of Jerseys was supplied to many local homes and businesses. In 1994 David ceased farming in order to realise a second dream of setting up a centre to educate people about our native wildlife. At first only open to pre-booked groups, but in 2000 they were able to open to the public.
They have been growing slowly but steadily since, enhancing the Centre to give visitors more to see and more to learn about Britain's fascinating wildlife. Their objective remains the same - to help people learn more about our native wildlife in the hope that they too will want to protect it for future generations to enjoy.