Go On the Wild Side at County Mall – Free Animal Adventures for Families This Summer!

Crafts, cupcakes, and creatures big and small, the summer fun isn’t over yet in Crawley.

The summer holidays are in full swing at County Mall Shopping Centre, Crawley, as On the Wild Side brings a roar of excitement for families throughout August. With free animal-themed crafts and activities already delighting local children since the end of July, there’s still a packed programme to enjoy every Wednesday and Saturday until 30th August.

Perfect for ages three and up, these bookable sessions are always popular and tend to get snapped up quickly. However, families are encouraged to drop in on the day, as spaces often become available due to cancellations or no-shows. On special interactive days, children can also enjoy hands-on animal adventures that truly bring the wild to life. Families can also take part in the Wild Animal Trail, running daily until 30th August, where they can discover fascinating facts about exotic creatures around the centre for the chance to win a Family Ticket for a Year to Tilgate Zoo.

There is still plenty to look forward to. This Wednesday, 13th August, children can decorate their own adorable elephant cupcakes, complete with icing ears and trunks. On Saturday, 16th August, creativity will reach new heights with a giraffe wooden spoon craft, followed by interactive giraffe-themed activities. The fun continues on Wednesday, 20th August, with colourful recycled roll toucan making and tropical bird games, before a sweet Saturday treat on 23rd August, when children can design and decorate their very own lion face cookies. On Wednesday, 27th August, families can create jungle-inspired wooden wind chimes to take home, and the summer will close on Saturday, 30th August, with tiger hand puppet making and interactive storytelling to bring those puppets to life.

Simon Cuckow, Centre Manager at County Mall, commented:
“The atmosphere in the centre has been fantastic so far. It’s wonderful seeing children’s imaginations run wild as they create and play. These activities are completely free, so it’s a great way for families to enjoy the summer together without breaking the bank. We’ve still got plenty of exciting sessions left this month, so we’d love to see as many families as possible join in the fun.”

On the Wild Side runs every Wednesday and Saturday until 30th August. All events can be booked via the centre’s website, just click here.

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