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Animal Birthdays
Help the Zoo Keepers celebrate the special days of their animal friends by stopping by their enclosures and getting in on the festivities.
Edinburgh Zoo
Sat 13 Jul
Included in admission / 0131 334 9171
Today Bertus the one-horned rhino turns five!
- 09:00 – 18:00
Wed 14 Aug
Included in admission / 0131 334 9171
You better believe this is going to be one big party – Yang Guang, the zoo's male panda, hits double digits today.
- 09:00 – 17:00
Sat 24 Aug
Included in admission / 0131 334 9171
Not to be outdone by her enclosure pal, Tian Tian, the zoo's female panda, also gets special treats for her tenth birthday too.
- 09:00 – 17:00
Bats, Beasties and Buried Treasure
Activities for the whole family to enjoy with everything from archaeological digs to bat walks.
Hamiltonhill Clay Pits, Glasgow
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0141 237 9144
- 12:00 – 16:00
Go Wild In The Garden
Come along to this family fun day to create your own creature crafts, test your nature knowledge, follow the clues of the Castle Garden Trail and meet some creepy crawlies in our handling sessions.
Dirleton Castle, North Berwick
Sun 23 Jun
Included in admission / 01620 850330
- 12:00 – 16:00
Local Nature Reserve Celebration: C in the Park
A day of informative and fun conservation activities with the Countryside Rangers celebrating the biodiversity of the local nature reserve.
Robroyston Park, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0931
- 12:00 – 15:00
September at the Farm
A fun activity day at Tollcross Children's Farm with animal magic, face painting and more.
Tollcross Children's Farm, Glasgow
Sun 8 Sep
Free / 0141 276 0931
- 12:00 – 15:00
Toddler Adventures with Earthtime
Natured-themed adventures for little ones aged 2–5 and their accompanying grown-ups.
Brodie Castle, Forres
Sun 2 Jun
£4 per child / 0778 971 5380
- 10:30 – 11:30
West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Show
See the prettiest beasts in the west of Scotland as they enjoy their moment in the spotlight. The judging starts at 11am in the Bothy Field.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Sat 17 Aug
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 10:00
Acorn Club
Monthly nature club for ages 7–11. Applications taken from Aug 19 onwards. Booking is essential.
Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine
Sat 7 Sep
£5 registration fee / 01294 551776
Interclub challenge.
- 09:30 – 16:00
Sat 5 Oct
£5 registration fee / 01294 551776
- 10:00 – 12:00
Sat 2 Nov
£5 registration fee / 01294 551776
- 10:00 – 12:00
Sat 7 Dec
£5 registration fee / 01294 551776
- 10:00 – 16:00
Big Bug Hunt
Big bug hunting for mini beasties. Booking is essential.
Forvie National Nature Reserve, Collieston
Sun 26 May
Free / 01358 751330
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 10:00 – 11:00
Loch Life with Castle Kennedy Gardens Ranger
Join Castle Kennedy Garden Ranger for this month’s ‘Loch Life’ theme. Explore the wildlife both above and beneath the White and Black Lochs over the coming Sundays. Identify the animals you find and learn about their habitat and how each plays a part in the unique water ecosystem. Meet at Castle Kennedy ruins and bring…
Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer
Sun 7 Jul
Included in admission / 01776 702024
- 11:00 – 12:30
Minibeast Hunt and Crafts
After gleaning inspiration from a minibeast hunt, craft your own wee beasties.
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry
Thu 4 Jul
£2
- 10:30 – 12:00
Thu 8 Aug
£2
- 10:30 – 12:00
Minibeasts
Enter the wonderful world of minibeasts.
Hawick Museum
Thu 23 May
Free / 01450 373457
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 10:00 – 12:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 01450 373457
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 10:00 – 12:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 01450 373457
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 10:00 – 12:00
Nature Trail
Explore the magical Castle grounds and woodlands, in a quest to find the hidden nature-related clues. Test your knowledge and skill to win a special prize!
English Heritage: Beeston Castle, Tarporley
Sat 27 Jul
£5.90 (£5.30; Children £3.50) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sun 28 Jul
£5.90 (£5.30; Children £3.50) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 18:00
Mon 29 Jul
£5.90 (£5.30; Children £3.50) / 0870 333 1181
- 10:00 – 18:00
Pollok Family Day
A chance for the whole family to enjoy entertainment and activities to get closer to nature.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 10:00 – 17:00
Summer Discoveries
Celebrate the Year of Natural Scotland with these fun summer holiday activities focussing on the animals and plants that live at Almond Valley, with a different them each week.
Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Livingston
Sat 29 Jun
Included in admission / 01506 414957
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 30 Jun
Included in admission / 01506 414957
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 1 Jul
Included in admission / 01506 414957
- 10:00 – 17:00
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Explore the reserve, take part in a fun family activity and you maybe win a prize.
RSPB Mersehead Reserve & Visitor Centre, Dumfries
Mon 8 Jul
Free / 01387 780579
- 11:00 – 16:00
Mon 15 Jul
Free / 01387 780579
- 11:00 – 16:00
Mon 22 Jul
Free / 01387 780579
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sun Bear Birthdays
The zoo's two Sun Bears, Somnang and Rotana, hit double digits! Stop by their enclosure and help them celebrate the big day.
Edinburgh Zoo
Sat 1 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 334 9171
- 09:00 – 18:00
Wild in the City
The rangers and their friends from Play Services have plenty of games and activities for all the family. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
Cranhill Park, Glasgow
Wed 3 Jul
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 11:00 – 15:00
Wild Woodland Adventures – Children's Festival
A fun-packed day of wildlife and nature-related activities for all the family.
Falls Of Clyde Nature Reserve, New Lanark
Sat 3 Aug
Children £10; Adults free / 01555 665262
- 10:00 – 17:00
Young Explorers
Scavenge around the gardens on this nature trail to become an official Mount Stuart Young Explorer. Follow the clues and grill the experts as you explore the ponds, waterfalls and beaches. Children must be accompanied.
Mount Stuart House and Gardens, Isle of Bute
Thu 23 May
£6.50 as part of admission (under 16s £3.50; under 5s free; Students £5; Family £18) / 01700 503877
- 11:00 – 17:00
Fri 24 May
£6.50 as part of admission (under 16s £3.50; under 5s free; Students £5; Family £18) / 01700 503877
- 11:00 – 17:00
Sat 25 May
£6.50 as part of admission (under 16s £3.50; under 5s free; Students £5; Family £18) / 01700 503877
- 11:00 – 17:00
Animal Safari with Castle Kennedy Gardens Ranger
Join Castle Kennedy Garden Ranger for this month’s Animal Safari theme. Explore the Gardens, look for mammal tracks, learn to identify footprints and other trails and discover who lives alongside the plants and flowers in the Gardens and take part in arts and crafts. Meet at Castle Kennedy ruins and bring outdoor clothing.
Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer
Sun 2 Jun
Included in admission / 01776 702024
- 11:00 – 12:30
Beach School Week
A week on the beach! What could be better? Okay, so it's in Scotland, but don't let that put you off. Each day begins with a hearty breakfast cooked on the campfire, then there's your choice of activities such as den building, tool use, survival skills, craft, games and much more. Ages 6–13. Location to be confirmed, so…
Balerno
Mon 22 Jul
£80 for full week (discounts available for siblings) / 07854 490550
- 09:30 – 16:00
Tue 23 Jul
£80 for full week (discounts available for siblings) / 07854 490550
- 09:30 – 16:00
Wed 24 Jul
£80 for full week (discounts available for siblings) / 07854 490550
- 09:30 – 16:00
Big Butterfly Count
Take part in the National Butterfly Survey and learn to recognise the fluttery creatures in your own garden.
The Ashoka Car Park, Glasgow
Sat 13 Jul
Free / 0141 577 4053/4054
- 11:00 – 13:00
Bio Blitz
Help scientists identify, count up and record all the animals on their checklist.
Edinburgh Zoo
Fri 14 Jun
Included in admission / 0131 334 9171
This weekend the menu includes mini-beast hunting (terrestrial invertebrate identification); pond dipping (aquatic invertebrate identification); plant identification; and mammal identification.
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sat 15 Jun
£20 (includes a bacon roll and zoo entry) / 0131 334 9171
This morning there's an Early Bird Breakfast and a chance to visit the zoo before opening to do a bird survey. Ages 12+; under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Places limited.
- 07:00 – 09:00
Included in admission / 0131 334 9171
This weekend the menu includes mini-beast hunting (terrestrial invertebrate identification); pond dipping (aquatic invertebrate identification); plant identification; and mammal identification.
- 10:00 – 12:00
BioBlitz
Discover the birds, bees and other wildlife in the castle grounds.
Kellie Castle & Garden, Pittenweem
Sat 8 Jun
Free (£2 car parking charge) / 0844 493 2184
- 10:00 – 16:00
