Davy Bones’ Treasure Trail

Find each letter to spell out the word for a chance to WIN AN ANIMAL EXPERIENCE!*

How to take part

Head to the 5 different animal habitats, using the hints below.
Find a letter at each location and fill in the form with the letter found in the animal habitat.
Rearrange all 5 letters to make a spooky word.
Fill out the online form below and click submit to be entered into the competition!*

Closing date for entries is 3rd November 2025. The winner will be drawn on 21st November 2025 and will be contacted by either email or phone to arrange the animal experience. Dates are subject to availability. One entry per person. The experience must be booked to take place before 21st May 2026. Age restrictions do apply and an adult must attend the animal experience with the winning child.

*Ts and Cs apply.

Write down each letter you find in the following habitats.

Hint: you will find the letters in bodies of water.

Use the riddles below to find each one, then use the letters to find a word

By the stage, where it's warm and bright
With scaly friends and frogs in sight.
Cross the glass bridge where fish pass by,
Find the skulls near where cactus lie.
What letter can you see in this habitat?*

Walk beneath the sea lions swimming,
And head to the forest to see orange apes swinging.
Find the skulls where turtles play,
In their home, not far away.
What letter can you see in this habitat?*

In a place where rivers flow,
Lizards, macaques and anacondas go.
Look inside where fish gently pass,
Find the skulls hidden behind the glass.
What letter can you see in this habitat?*

Near the dinos, where you say goodbye,
Bright fish swim and catch your eye.
In colourful schools, they glide with grace,
Find the skulls in their watery place.
What letter can you see in this habitat?*

Take a trip to where giraffes roam tall,
And rhinos stomp and crowned cranes call.
Find the skulls where fish swim inside,
Near the hippo, that's your guide.
What letter can you see in this habitat?*

Use your letters above to create a word below.

Hint: You may need to use one of the letters twice!*

Your Details

Child's Name*

Child's Age*

Guardian's Name*

Email address*

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