Wildlife Society
๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ Hi! We're Wildlife Society! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ We run nature-themed events and trips in the Southampton area and all over the UK! Everyone is welcome, regardless of their degree or previous experience, all you need is a passion for wildlife. Our regular events include weekly documentary screenings, mushroom walks, pub and sober socials, as well as big trips to museums, aquariums, and wildlife parks. We primarily use Instagram to advertise, as well as a WhatsApp chat we use that's linked on our Instagram! Join a relaxed, inclusive community of nature nerds! Make friends, take part in competitions and explore the world around you!
Hi there!
We run nature-themed events and trips in the Southampton area and all over the UK! All students are welcome, regardless of their degree or previous experience, all you need is a passion for wildlife, or even just a small interest! Our regular events include weekly documentary screenings, mushroom walks, pub and sober socials, as well as big trips to museums, aquariums, and wildlife parks. We primarily use Instagram to advertise, and we have a funky WhatsApp chat to discuss all things Wildlife!
We host a wide range of events, such as:
- Reptile Handling
- Bird watching
- Mushroom walks
- Bug Walks
- Bug Pinning
- Trips to places like Marwell Zoo, New Forest Wildlife Park, Bournemouth Oceanarium, and Crocodiles of the World
- Trips to museums like the London and Oxford Natural History Museums
- Bug pinning
- Fossil hunting
- Terrarium-making and plant swaps
- TEDTalksย
- Games Nights
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Some of our achievements so far:
- SUSU Society of the Month December 2022 - Diversity & Inclusion
- SUSU Society of the Year 2023 Nominee
- SUSU Best Event of the Year 2023 Nominee - Reptile Handling Workshop with The Reptile Academy
- SUSU-SOCS Highly Commended Society (October 2023 AND May 2024)
- SUSU Society of the Year 2024 Nominee
Photo Gallery
The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Wildlife Society this year are:
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President
Treasurer
Social & Welfare Officer
- New for 2023-24 Committee! Combines previous "Social Secretary" with a new "Welfare Officer" role
Botany Rep
- New for 2023-24 Committee! Previously a "Secretary" role
Entomology Rep
- New for 2023-24 Committee! Previously a "Secretary" role
Herpetology Rep
- New for 2023-24 Committee! Previously a "Secretary" role
Ichthyology Rep
- New for 2023-24 Committee! Previously a "Secretary" role
Mammalogy Rep
- New for 2023-24 Committee! Previously a "Secretary" role
Mycology Rep
- New for 2023-24 Committee! Previously a "Secretary" role
Ornithology Rep
- New for 2023-24 Committee! Previously a "Secretary" role
Palaeontology Rep
- New for 2023-24 Committee! Previously a "Secretary" role
Vice President
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Wildlife Society, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Membership Wildlife Society 2025-2026 | FREE | 05/06/2025 - 30/06/2026 | Become a member of Wildlife Society to join a passionate community of wildlife lovers! You will gain access to our trips, activities, competitions, skill training days, socials, and so much more! You don't need any specialist knowledge to be a part of this society, just a love for wildlife! Free membership for 1 year - remember to renew each year |
Products
Available products to purchase for Wildlife Society
Constitution
All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Constitution which governs how they run
Download ConstitutionPrivacy Notice
All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Privacy Notice which describes how they use personal data collected
Download Privacy NoticeHealth & Safety
All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Wildlife Society are available to view below
- Plant Clinic RA 20250122 (22/01/2025)
- Plant Clinic RA 2025/02 (06/02/2025)
- Origami Flower Event '25 UPDATED (10/02/2025)
- Bird World 2025 Risk Assessment, updated (11/02/2025)
- Wildlife Society General Risk Assessment Version 2 (03/06/2025)
- Risk Assessment Bunfight 2025 Version 2 (23/06/2025)
- Bioblitz RA (updated) (28/09/2025)
- Pumpkin Carving RA 2025 (04/10/2025)
- Joint quiz night run by Wildlife soc/Environmental Science soc (V2) (05/10/2025)
- WildlifeSoc General RA 2025-26 updated (06/10/2025)
- Chris Packham Talk RA updated (13/10/2025)
- Rock Pooling Trip in Kimmeridge Bay with SUSAC (21/10/2025)
- Ted Talks RA (18/11/2025)
- Christmas Dinner 11/12/25 (26/11/2025)
Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events below: