Moors Valley is rich with wildlife... some we see all the time like the squirrels and rabbits, but others are shy and only come out when everyone goes home. For a chance to see other resident animals, join in with the sessions below.

Batty about Bats

Did you know that there are 16 species of bat in Britain and we have 6 species present at Moors Valley! For a chance to discover the world of bats and look closely at how they communicate, habitats in which they live and what they eat - join a night walk. Offered only between May and September when the bats are active.

Time: dependant on the time of year
Maximum group size: 16
Key stage: 2-4
Cost: £4.00 per child

Track and Signs

For every young nature detective! Wildlife spotting can be very hard work especially when most of our animals don't want to be seen. However, we always know they are present because of all the clues and messages left behind: food, faeces and footprints.

Animal tracks
Did you know you can tell which way a deer is travelling just by looking at it's footprints? Children will be able to track deer and look out for signs of other animals which live in a woodland.

Sherlock Bones
Whose skeliton is whose? Children will learn about different animal skulls, seeing how each one has adapted to suit its diet and habitat.

Poo and Pellets
All animals have different shaped poo, depending on their diet. Owl pellets tell a story of what it has had for dinner and show how the species is cleverly adapted to dispose of unwanted food remains.

Time: 2 hours
Maximum group size: 16
Key stage: 2-3
Cost: £4.00 per child