Animal Experience

Plan your day

If driving, please follow our volunteers as they direct you to our event specific parking.

From there, you will be directed to our check in tent. Please ensure you scan the QR code so we know you have arrived and how many people are with you.

After you have checked-in, we are collecting to raise funds for Walesby Forest. Each donation will go towards supporting young people to allow them to experience adventures and also maintaining the forest, here at Walesby Forest. If you are able to do this, we are asking for a suggested donation of £3. All donations of any amount are gratefully received.

You will then be directed towards the animal experience. We are expecting hot weather on Saturday and Sunday – please bring sun cream, caps and ensure you stay hydrated throughout the day. The animals and their team will also need breaks during the day to cool down.

If you would like to pre-book activity wristbands, you can do so here.

Animal Experience

If you love animals, this is the perfect event for you. Come and meet the animals of Felley Ranch and White Post Farm at Walesby Forest on Saturday 23rd May and Sunday 24th May.

We’ll be joined by Alpacas, donkeys, and a host of small animals including guinea pigs, rabbits and snakes from 9:30am – 5pm.

We’re pleased to offer this free experience, that is suitable for all ages – we asked that children are supervised at all times when near or handling animals. Please note, some animals may need breaks throughout the day and may not be available to meet at certain times. But we will try our best to help you get to see the animal you’re most looking forward to.

Want to try our activities while you’re here? Our activities are suitable for those aged 5 and above and are available on a queue and do basis. Please note, we run different activities at different times in the day. Activities are also instructor led. Activity wristbands will be available to purchase from the Walesby Forest Gift Shop. A full day wristband costs £22 and a half day wristband costs £12. Plan your day here. If you have a Blue Peter badge, you can also benefit from two child wristbands for free with one paying adult.

Why not make a day of it with our new Walesby Forest Bar drinks and bar menu, and relax in the bar or outside camp centre, with a hot drink supplied by Rijo Coffee. Click here to view our menus.

Our team are on hand to answer any questions you may have about this event. Call us on 01623 860202 or email us on admin@walesbyforest.org.uk. There’s no need to book for this event as it is free for all.