About the event

Who's ready for a WILD day of adventure? Our exciting summer event at Grange Farm, Chigwell, will ensure the whole family has a day to remember! Exciting animal meet and greets from a local zoo, pond dipping, and a trail around the meadows!                              

Begin your session with one of our Wilder Learning Team as you go pond dipping, and discover all the fascinating creatures that call our pond their home. What will you find hiding beneath the surface? How many species will you be able to identify? Next, you will be guided down to our private area of woodland, where you and your family will come face-to-face with a range of exotic animals. Lucy from Cedars Nature Centre will provide an educational, interactive, fun, and exciting animal meet and greet, where some of you will get the opportunity to meet and even stroke some of these amazing animals!      

Once you have finished your woodland adventure, the day isn't over yet! For the remaining time in your slot (or longer if you wish), your mission is to complete the wildlife-themed trail around the meadow to claim a prize at the end. 

Please choose a time slot when booking. Either 10am-11.30am, 10.45am-12.15pm, 11.30am-1pm, 12.15pm-1.45pm, 1pm-2.30pm or 1.45pm-3.15pm

This event is suitable for children aged 3+. Please come appropriately dressed for the weather, as we will be outside for the whole session, no matter what the weather! Advanced booking is essential. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. 

❗Toilets are available at the centre. For more details about site facilities, please visit the Roding Valley information page – you'll find the link in the address section, just below the event title.

Please find our booking terms and conditions here:

Event booking terms and conditions