Looking for a simple, feel-good activity for May half term? We’ve got you.
Here at Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation, we’re inviting all budding young artists to take part in our May Half Term Art Competition — and we can’t wait to see what you create.
Whether your child loves bold colours, tiny details, or a good old-fashioned crayon masterpiece, this is a lovely way to spend some creative time together (and celebrate the animals you’ve come to know and love).
What’s the challenge?
Create a picture of your favourite animal that lives here at the Foundation.
It could be a bird of prey, a husky, an alpaca — whoever has stolen your heart on your visits.
Use whatever materials you like:
- Pencils
- Paints
- Crayons
- Pens
There’s no “right” style — we’re looking for creativity, effort, and personality.
How to enter
Entering is easy:
- Create your artwork at home (or after your visit!)
- Bring it in to Eagle Heights
- Make sure we receive it by Sunday 31st May
That’s it — you’re in.
Age categories
To keep things fair, entries will be judged in the following age groups:
- 4–6 years
- 7–9 years
- 10–13 years
- 14–16 years
There will be one overall winner, plus smaller prizes for each category.
What can you win?
Our overall winning artist will receive an Annual Pass for 2 adults and 2 children — a whole year of wildlife days out.
Need inspiration?
If you’re visiting us during half term, take a moment to really look at the animals — their markings, feathers, expressions, and personalities. A quick photo (or a little sketch) can be a great starting point when you get home.
And if you’re not visiting during half term, no worries — if you’ve got a favourite animal from a previous visit, you can still enter.
Why we love this competition
At Eagle Heights, a huge part of what we do is helping people connect with wildlife — not just by seeing animals up close, but by learning about them, appreciating them, and caring about the world they live in.
Art is a brilliant way for children to slow down and notice the details — and it’s always a joy for our team to see which animals become favourites.
Ready to get started?
Grab your pencils, paints, crayons or pens and get creating.
We can’t wait to see your masterpieces — and we’ll be sharing some of our favourites (with permission) once the entries start coming in.
