- Date: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September
- Venue: Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Come rain or shine, there is plenty to do both indoors and out at Martin Mere's Animal Magic event.
Get close to animals that you never thought you would see at this fun event for families.
The event is supported by NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual told us "we are delighted to become one of WWT's first Corporate Patrons. As part of our ongoing relationship with WWT, we are pleased to continue our support of their work by sponsoring the Animal Magic weekend in September at Martin Mere. This is in addition to our donation of £10 for every new NFU Mutual insurance policy taken out by a WWT member. We hope that this hugely popular weekend is big success and are keeping our fingers crossed for a dry fine weekend. If you would like more information about NFU Mutual and our products, please click on the following link: http://www.nfumutual.co.uk/?affsrc=wetlands"
Confirmed exhibitors
The Siberian Husky Welfare Association SHWA (UK)
Hug-a-husky and learn about these animals
Jungle Talk with Sebastian Miller
Skunks, tortoises, reptiles, parrots, hedgehogs, a raccoon and meercat play area
Oasis Ferret Rescue
Take a ferret for a walk for a small charge
Carol Pope has run the rescue sanctuary for the last eleven years, taking in old, abused or unwanted ferrets. She fundraises whenever she can to support these misunderstood creatures.
Corio Raptor Care
Corio Raptor Care operates extensively in the North West and takes in around 80 raptors per year, the majority of which are successfully returned to the wild. The raptor display usually has up to 15 species of birds of prey including vultures with display and information boards, and educational exhibits. For more information look at www.raptor.org.uk or keep an eye on this events page for a detailed list of the birds coming to Animal Magic. Pictured are Rocko the Little Owl, Pikky the Tawny Owl and George the Turkey Vulture.
Snakes with Jim Eaton
Be amazed at the range of snakes that Jim brings along to the event.
The Living Jungle with Neil Trickett
Be amazed with a range if reptiles, insects and bugs including an African Dwarf Crocodile
Graham Lawton: Chinchillas
Come and meet Tinker Bell and Casper the Chinchillas
Fun for the whole family
- Free Pond Dipping between 11am and 12pm
- Free Bug Hunt at 2pm
- Take part in the free 'Ant'topolis interactive game between 12pm and 1pm
- Free and paid craft activities in the pond house from 1pm
Animal Craft Stalls
NFU Mutual
Gail Woods: Cushions
Barry and Paula Elderbrant: Cross Stitch and Face Painting (£2.50)
Rachel Alker: Glass from the Heart
Freshfield Animal Rescue Society
Cats Protection League
Sue Leibbrandt: Homemade sweets
Tony Dunn: Amateur wildlife & lanscape photographer (www.tonydunnwildlifephotography.co.uk)
Osborn Childrens Books