Kids, Wildlife

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.

Nature fun for children ages 7–11.

A fun-packed day of wildlife and nature-related activities for all the family.

Take part in wildlife activities and find out about the local family of sparrowhawks.

Get closer to animal prints and see if you can learn how to distinguish one animal's trail from another. Ages 5–11; come dressed for the outdoors.

Explore the natural surroundings of Witley Court with your fun-seeking guide! Discover more - from the tops of the trees to the bugs under rocks! Enjoy hands-on activities including nature crafts and making your own leaf sculptures.

A holiday club run by the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society with games and activities. Suitable for ages 6–10, although they must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.

Hunt for dragonflies, damselflies and butterflies. Booking is essential.

The rangers lead the way on this winter walk that includes some wildlife spotting and some festive Christmassy folklore tales. And just to get you even more in the spirit, there's mulled wine and mince pies back at the visitor centre.

Come along and have fun in the woods with Earthwiseways; build dens, cook by a fire, play environmental and team building games and create art with natural materials. Ages 8–12 year olds. Booking essential. Bring waterproof clothes, wellies and lunch.

Come along and have fun in the woods with Earthwiseways; build dens, cook by a fire, play environmental and team building games and create art with natural materials. Ages 8–12 year olds. Booking essential. Bring waterproof clothes, wellies and lunch.

Join Castle Kennedy Garden Ranger for this month’s adventure theme of Woodlands. Find lots of different animals and learn about their rich habitat as you follow a trail to find all sorts of natural treasures. Anything could happen on this adventure so be prepared! Meet at Castle Kennedy ruins and bring outdoor clothing.

Join Castle Kennedy Garden Ranger for Sunday action adventures in Castle Kennedy Gardens. Hunt for treasure among the trees, learn about the natural homes of different animals and how they prepare for winter as you complete a scavenger hunt trail and take home arts and crafts. Meet at Castle Kennedy ruins and bring…

Follow the woodland trail and decipher the clues to make it to the end.

Marine-related activities such as rock-pooling, guided walks, treasure hunts, sea shell identification, sea shell art, and beach cleans to raise awareness of the world’s seas and oceans, based around World Oceans Day on 8 Jun.

Learn about the Windows on Wildlife camera traps used to spy on the hidden wildlife. Then use your new skills to help set them up in the woods.

Learn about 'Auld Brock' the badger and find out where he lives and his favourite food.

This monthly nature club for kids aged 6–11 is mostly held out of doors, and is a great way for budding naturalists to get up close with the wonders of nature. Booking is essential.

From jellyfish surveying to bird box building the Historic Scotland Rangers Service offers a range of hands on and active environmental activities for primary age children, accompanied by an adult.

Learn more about our fellow creatures as you follow the Hoofstock Keepers as they visit all their various animals.