More than £1,000 has been raised for a critically endangered species in an event at a nature centre.

Visitors were invited to Tilgate Nature Centre in Crawley on the fundraising day for Scottish wildcats earlier this month.

They had the chance to join a number of keeper talks, see many of the animals close up, take part in competitions and raffles, get their face painted and eat cake.

The nature centre has two Scottish wildcats in its care, called Angus and Fergus, and part of its work is to promote conservation and raise awareness of animals that are endangered or at critical risk.

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Councillor Chris Mullins, cabinet member for leisure and wellbeing at Crawley Borough Council said: "The nature centre is really proud of its ongoing work and commitment to raising awareness of endangered animals and to be able to do this in a way that visitors of all ages can enjoy is a great success – well done to the team and congratulations on the amount raised."

In total, the event raised £1,001 for the Scottish Wildcat Association thanks to contributions from the Tilgate Park partners including Go Ape and Tilgate Forest Golf Centre.

It was also an opportunity to raise awareness of the nature centre’s collection and other conservation activities being delivered there.