Before 3am, Kids, Wildlife

Help the Zoo Keepers celebrate the special days of their animal friends by stopping by their enclosures and getting in on the festivities.

Join Castle Kennedy Garden Ranger for Sunday action adventures in Castle Kennedy Gardens. Continue looking for mammal clues on this month’s Animal safari. Spot the tracks identified last week and find new ones as you explore different habitats in the Garden and complete arts and crafts to take home. Meet at Castle Kennedy…

Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Ages 5–12.

Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Booking is essential.

Collect leaves, seeds and berries on this fun short walk. Ages 4–8.

Bat watching with the experts and their handy bat detectors.

Activities for the whole family to enjoy with everything from archaeological digs to bat walks.

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…

Gloves and litter pickers are provided for this clean-up which is happening all over Scotland's shores.

Go and observe the clan of badgers that live in the Country Park (as long as they're in the mood) and learn about their habitat. Bring your binoculars, and don't wear any perfume or scented aftershave. Meet at Sutherland Building. Ages 12+. Booking is essential.

Make your very own bird feeder for your garden.

Spend the day building a den and then – if you like – cook dinner on the campfire and spend the night in your construction. Booking is essential.

Spend the morning brushing up on your bushcraft skills. Booking is essential.

Learn everything you need to know to build your own outdoor shelter.

Moth and butterfly spotting in the woods.

Learn more about creepy crawlies on this bug spotting bonanza for National Insect Week.

Take a walk to discover the animals that come out by night. Children must be accompanied. Booking is essential.

Dig around in the dirt on a search for the slimiest slugs and beastliest bugs. Meet at Visitor Centre.

A chance for children ages 7–11 to engage with nature with a host of fun activities.

A brisk walk around Possil Marsh to learn facts about Scotland's wildlife. Plus the chance to test your tracking skills. Dress up warm, though! Booking is essential.

Learn how to build a waterproof outdoor shelter. Ages 5–14. Booking is essential.

They may have died out 66 million years ago but see if you can find tracks and traces of our dinosaur forebears in the woodland.

Hover around the pond and see what you can find.

Learn all about these beautiful but deadly flying hunters. Wellies are recommended. Ages 5–11.