Ferne Animal Sanctuary has launched summer holiday schedule

Animal interactions highlight the sanctuary’s focus on learning through nature <i>(Image: Ferne Animal Sanctuary)</i>
Animal interactions highlight the sanctuary’s focus on learning through nature (Image: Ferne Animal Sanctuary)
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Ferne Animal Sanctuary has launched its summer holiday schedule with various family-friendly activities in Chard.

The programme will run throughout the school holidays, including a mix of animal encounters, story trails, nature-based crafts, and creative workshops.

Highlights include the "Summer Fete" on July 20, from 10am to 4pm, and the "Open Day" on August 23.

Both days promise entertainment, wildlife encounters, and creative activities.

Visitors can also attend the "Willows & Words" events on August 7 and 21, featuring storytelling and writing workshops led by authors Emma Carroll and Claire Barker respectively.

The sanctuary is also inviting participation in the Big Butterfly Count 2025, helping nature lovers log sightings of butterflies and caterpillars.

A Ferne Animal Sanctuary spokesperson said: "Whether you're raising a mini adventurer, a budding artist or an animal-loving bookworm, Ferne has something to spark every imagination this summer."

All events are set within the sanctuary’s scenic 72-acre site, offering a perfect blend of fun and learning.

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