If you are looking to get outdoors and connect with nature this Easter break, the South Hams have several wildlife hubs hosting seasonal events. From newborn lambs to exotic mammals, here are four places to visit for an animal-focused day out under £15 a head.

Recently reopened after 25 years, The Shire Horse Centre Farm focuses on traditional breeds and interactive spring experiences.

This Easter, visitors can observe the lambing season, with the possibility of seeing lambs being born.

The site features an indoor "Crazy Carriage" play area, crazy golf, and outdoor picnic spaces. Over the Easter weekend specifically, the farm is hosting an egg hunt and a colouring competition.

Entry is priced at £7.50 per child, £3 per adult and the farm also offers cream teas (pre-booking required).

Positioned adjacent to the South Devon Railway, this family-run farm focuses on the preservation of rare livestock breeds.

It is designed to be an interactive environment where visitors can get close to the animals.

This season, guests can meet British Saanen goats, various breeds of sheep, and poultry.

The farm is also known for its owl collection and "Cosy Corner," where visitors can handle smaller animals like guinea pigs.

It is a smaller, more intimate venue that allows for a slower pace of animal interaction priced at £10 per adult and £8.50 per child - or £35 for a family of four.

For those visiting the South Hams coast, East Soar Farm is hosting a dedicated Easter event from Friday, April 3 to Tuesday, April 7.

Each day at 11:00 AM, the farm organises an egg hunt and various Easter-themed games.

For a £5 entry fee per child, families can explore the farm and even feed the resident field animals.

The site is located near the Bolt Head walk, providing a rural setting with refreshments available at the "Walker’s Barn" for those exploring the surrounding countryside.

This dual-attraction offers a look at both exotic insects and native mammals.

In the tropical butterfly house, visitors can observe the life cycle of butterflies emerging from their pupae. Meanwhile, the Otter Sanctuary is home to three species of otters: the native British Otter, the Asian Short-toed Otter, and the Large North American River Otter.

There are regular feeding sessions throughout the day where keepers provide educational talks about the otters’ habits and the sanctuary's rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

Adult tickets are priced at £14, children at £11 - or a family ticket is £42.