Wilder Kent Safari: Walking with Cows at Oare Marshes

Spend a couple of hours with one of our Wilder Grazing Rangers at Oare Marshes, meeting some of the resident cattle up close.

On this safari you'll learn all about the characteristics of different breeds of cattle, and the roles they play managing the reserve for the benefit of wildlife. The Wilder Grazing team know these animals the best, and they'll show you how to read reaction and body language cues. This will increase your confidence and understanding about how to behave around cattle, how much space to give, and when the best idea is to choose a different path if you ever come across a free roaming herd when you are out in the countryside.

Angus, Sussex, and Angus Sussex cross cattle graze at Oare Marshes and it's expected you will see the herd on this event. However please be aware that our livestock is moved between reserves for the benefit of the land and the animals, sometimes at short notice.

This safari is aimed at an adult audience, 14-17 year olds may attend with an accompanying adult over 18. Hoping to bring the children? Family Wildlife Watch Safaris are available during school holidays, see https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/safaris for availability.

This safari will last approximately 2 hours and most of the time will be spent walking or standing. The reserve is likely to be very muddy by late November, so please ensure you wear sturdy footwear (preferably wellies or other waterproof boots) and clothing suitable for the weather conditions. It can be particaulrly cold at Oare Marshes to due it's exposed position.

Please note there are no toilet facilities at the reserve, and no refreshments are available to purchase on site. You are welcome to bring your own food and drink with you, a bottle of water is recommended.

Parking charges apply at the Oare Marshes car park but this is included with your safari ticket if you book at least 72 hours in advance. To receive free parking you must email the correct number plate of the car you will be using to [email protected] at least 72 hours before the event start time. Please include the date of the event you have booked and the name the booking was made in as part of your email. If you are booking within 72 hours of the event, or do not confirm your number plate by this time, you will need to pay for parking on the day.

For information about other Wilder Kent Safari experiences please visit https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/safaris.

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