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GALLERY: Wild About Aden family event returns for two days of fun

By Chris Cromar

July 5 2022, 3:02 pm

July 5 2022, 3:02 pm

The Wild About Aden event featured talks on exotic animals and other fun activities for families. All pictures by Kami Thomson/ DC Thomson.

Wild About Aden returned to its full format for the first time in three years today.

Postponed in 2020 and scaled back to small ticketed sessions last year due to Covid-19, the popular event was back in full flow, including a visit from the Critter Keeper, train rides and ranger-led activities.

The family-friendly event at Aden Country Park in Mintlaw also involved tree climbing, segway riding, science experiments and a scavenger hunt being on offer to visitors.

Wild About Aden returns for tomorrow between 11am to 3.30pm.

Check out our pictures of just some of the fun had today at Wild About Aden.

The Tam O’Shunter land train takes guests around the part.

Critter keeper David Low shows off a variety of exotic animals to attendees.

Enjoying their day out is Zara Thompson (back row), Ahria Bain (left), Sophie Spratt, and Daniel Spratt.

The Tam O’Shunter sets off.`

The park was packed with families for the first day of the event.

Youngster Lewis Dickinson gets up close with a snake at Aden Park.

More families take a tour on the land train through the park’s grounds.

Families here travelled from Fraserburgh and Strichen to Aden Park, which is in Mintlaw.

A wave and a smile as the train goes by our photographer.

The day was well received by the attendees.`

Aisla (left) and Alba Bruce, from Ellon, get some fun in with their hula hoops.`

Stilts, meanwhile, were the toy of choice for Strichen kids Cooper Irvine (left), Erin Duncan and Ellie Irvine.

This young girl takes in the critter show from the crowd.

David Low entertained families with his talk on exotic animals from the park’s theatre.

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