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The Animal Crackers event in Hatfield. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
The Animal Crackers event gave youngsters the chance to meet all kinds of farm animals, including ducks, sheep, donkeys and a Shetland pony – all from Ark Farm.
They were also taught about how they are looked after and what food they eat.
Borough councillor Tony Kingsbury, executive member for policy and culture, said: “Once again, this was a really popular event in Hatfield town centre which was both fun and educational for children.
“We’ve still got plenty of activities taking place throughout August, including the last few days of Big Summer, activities at the Jim McDonald Centre and the Water Day event at Mill Green Mill and Museum on Wednesday, August 23.”
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Children pet animals at the Animal Crackers event in Hatfield. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
The free event was part of the Big Summer line-up taking place across Welwyn Hatfield until Monday, August 14. For the full list visit www.welhatbigsummer.org/ .
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The Animal Crackers event in Hatfield. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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People pet the animals at the Animal Crackers event in Hatfield. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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The Animal Crackers event in Hatfield. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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Children pet animals at the Animal Crackers event in Hatfield. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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Children pet animals at the Animal Crackers event in Hatfield. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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CJ's birds of prey at the Animal Crackers event in Hatfield. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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CJ's birds of prey at the Animal Crackers event in Hatfield. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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Children playing at the Animal Crackers event in Hatfield. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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CJ's birds of prey at the Animal Crackers event in Hatfield. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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Children pet animals at the Animal Crackers event in Hatfield. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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Jungle Jo at the Animal Crackers event in Hatfield. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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Jungle Jo at the Animal Crackers event in Hatfield. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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Bishops veterinary clinical director Catherine Soffair and nurse Julie Willcox at the Animal Crackers event in Hatfield. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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