Family Learning Days at Raystede

Taking place every Wednesday and Thursday, visitors can explore the site while learning more about the animals and the work of the rescue centre with two exciting new trails.

In late July and early August take part in the Animal Olympics and help select the winning squad! Which animals will go for gold? Which animal will be the best jumper? Which animal will win the swimming and running races?

Little ones will be able to take a break in the craft and cinema room and design a Raystede Olympic medal whilst enjoying some animal blockbusters. Other activities include the 30 second hamster wheel challenge and an agility course in the garden.

Then from Wednesday 14 August in the second of the two summer trails, visitors will be able to learn more about some of Raystede’s lesser-known residents by completing the ‘Terrapin’s Tale’.

Follow the story of Terry the terrapin on a journey around the site before visiting Raystede’s new terrapin sanctuary and education ‘Shell-ter’. Find out why terrapins like Terry don’t make simple or easy pets and why the terrapins in the sanctuary will live at Raystede for the rest of their lives.