Almond Valley Heritage Centre in Livingston has recorded one of its busiest summer months ever, with almost 24,000 visitors passing through its gates in July.
The figure is a 12 per cent increase on the same month last year, as families headed to the West Lothian attraction for an affordable day out.
Among the biggest draws is resident donkey Poncho McTominay, who became a local favourite after making football score predictions during this year’s World Cup.
The 23-acre attraction is home to around 130 animals and is Scotland’s only accredited rare breed farm.
Visitors can take part in a range of activities, including tractor and train rides, goat feeding and alpaca walks, alongside play areas and the site’s museum exploring West Lothian’s shale oil heritage.
The summer programme has also included the Festival of Myths and Legends, featuring dragons, storytelling and a Dragon Keepers trail, followed by aerial theatre performances.
Another animal attracting attention is Pebbles the alpaca, described by staff as playful, unpredictable and a little bit of a diva.
The charity, which opened to the public in 1990, now welcomes more than 145,000 visitors each year and employs around 50 staff, volunteers and craftspeople.
Jen Howard-Coombes, Director at Almond Valley, said the team had been pleased to see families returning throughout the summer.
She said the attraction had worked hard to keep prices affordable, with children aged two to 15 able to enter from £11.50 and under-twos admitted free.
Howard-Coombes said every ticket helps support the animals and the upkeep of the site, adding that Almond Valley is intended to remain a place for the local community.
The attraction runs events throughout the year, with Halloween activities planned for autumn before its Christmas programme gets underway.
Families can also continue to meet the animals, explore the site and take part in activities including goat feeding and alpaca walks.
Tickets for Almond Valley are available to book online via the attraction’s website here.