A new attraction at Margam Park is giving visitors the opportunity to come face-to-face with breeds of farm animals which were at risk of decline.
Margam Country Park will launch its new Farm Trail on Wednesday, March 31.
The trail features rare and traditional breeds of farm animals and gives visitors the opportunity see rare and traditional breeds of farm animals, some of which were at risk of disappearing completely up until a few years ago, including many Welsh breeds including the Welsh pig, Llanwennog, Black Welsh Mountain and Badger Faced sheep and Glamorgan cattle.
Leader of Neath Port Talbot Ali Thomas, who is launching the new trail, said: “Schools can use the trail as an educational resource to teach young people about the issues such as where food comes from, food miles, animal welfare and changes in agriculture during the past decades and the value of rare breeds.”
Visitors are being encouraged to take a trip to Margam Country Park during the Easter holidays and see the new born lambs and help the farmer feed the animals (at 12pm Monday to Friday), as well as taking advantage of the other facilities of offer.
Councillor Thomas added: “This is an excellent new attraction for Margam Park which will provide enjoyment for everyone who visits.
“In particular, it will provide an opportunity for children to see and learn about all the different farm animals and what they produce.”
For more information on events at Margam Park log on to www.npt.gov.uk/margampark
