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Shaun the Sheep Builds "The Scrap Flyer" – A New Flying Ride for the Whole Family at Skånes Djurpark
On 2nd July 2026, Skånes Djurpark will unveil this year's major new summer attraction. The 20,000 square metre Shaun the Sheep Land (Fåret Shaun Land) is expanding, and the area can now be experienced from a completely new bird's-eye perspective. The new attraction, The Scrap Flyer (Skrotflygaren), has been created by Shaun the Sheep and his Flock, allowing guests to fly high above the park.
The Sheep Take Matters Into Their Own Hooves
Shaun the Sheep and the Flock have decided to build their very own attraction as an addition to the fairgrounds in Shaun the Sheep Land. During the night, they have "borrowed" parts from the Farmer's scrap pile – including bicycles, fans, paint, and a cement mixer – to build their flying machine.
The result is The Scrap Flyer, an interactive ride developed in a collaboration between Skånes Djurpark, the British animation studio Aardman, and the ride manufacturer Zamperla. All guests over 90 centimetres tall are welcome to test the Flock's invention, which lifts off the ground as the riders pedal.
"This is a highly anticipated expansion of Shaun the Sheep Land that doubles the fun and spreads plenty of high-flying joy this summer. I am also particularly proud that the Flock's invention highlights recycling as a theme, encouraging us all to reflect and reuse things," says Glenn André Eikelund, CEO of Skånes Djurpark.
Pedal-Powered Flight Over the Farm
Every flying bicycle is unique in both color and shape; Shaun the Sheep has made sure to include his favourite colors, and the mischievous pigs have left their clear marks on another. The flock has also ensured that more people can join the adventure by building a specially designed, wheelchair-accessible flying machine where guests fly using arm power instead of pedaling.
"It is incredibly satisfying to see how Skånes Djurpark has brought Shaun's inventive spirit to life with The Scrap Flyer. It is fantastic that the attraction is so inclusive and that guests get to use their own muscle power to make it fly – it truly captures the Flock's ingenuity in a perfect way," says Ngaio Harding-Hill, Director of Attractions & Live Experiences and Archive at the animation studio Aardman.
"It is fantastic that we get to be a part of expanding the immensely popular Shaun the Sheep Land with the world's first interactive Shaun the Sheep ride. The experience truly captures Shaun the Sheep's energy and is a perfect addition for anyone who wants to fly this summer," says Charles De Bruyne at Zamperla.
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About Shaun the Sheep
Shaun the Sheep, Aardman’s family favourite TV series, is recognised the world over for its slapstick humour, distinctive look and strong, quirky characters and enjoyed across multiple media platforms. First appearing in Nick Park’s 1995 Academy Award® winning Wallace & Gromit ‘A Close Shave’, Shaun then went on to star in his own series, created by Richard Starzak which launched on BBC One in 2007.
Shaun the Sheep is currently broadcast in 170 territories around the world and is an internationally celebrated icon with nearly 6 million fans on social media. In 2015 the first Shaun the Sheep Movie with feature film partner Studiocanal was released around the world to critical acclaim and the first half hour TV special aired as part of many broadcaster’s festive season. The feature film sequel Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon was released in October 2019 and nominated for an Academy Award® and was closely followed by a sixth season of the series in 2020. A festive special Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas was released in December 2021 and Aardman has recently launched a seventh season of the series. The third feature film Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom will be released in Autumn 2026.
About Aardman
Aardman is an employee-owned company, based in Bristol (UK) and co-founded in 1976 by Peter Lord and David Sproxton. An independent, multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award winning studio, it produces feature films, series, advertising and interactive entertainment.
Its global productions are renowned for their uniquely entertaining and brilliantly crafted characters. The studio’s work – which includes the creation of much-loved characters including Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy Time and Morph – is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the animation field producing a rare brand of visually stunning, comedic content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms and live experiences around the world.
2026 sees the studio celebrate its 50th anniversary with a roster of events and celebrations highlighting the craft and legacy of Aardman and the launch of a new movie, Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom in the autumn. www.aardman.com
About Skånes Djurpark
Not only Nordic animals live in Skånes Djurpark; In 2015, a 20,000 square metre Shaun the Sheep Land emerged and became home to Shaun the Sheep and his flock. In recent years, Skånes Djurpark has won seven international awards at the trade association IAAPA's "Brass Ring Awards" for its innovative work. Since 2023 Shaun the Sheep Land is home to the world’s first Shaun the Sheep themed overnight accommodation Shaun’s Wagons. www.skanesdjurpark.se
Skånes Djurpark is owned by the Norwegian family company Lund Gruppen Holding AB, which since its inception in 1895 has been owned and operated by the Lund family. The group is one of Scandinavia's largest players in the hospitality industry and, in addition to Skånes Djurpark, also owns the Norwegian amusement park Kongeparken, Lund's Tivoli and Lund Gruppen Arrangemang, which organises several of Norway's major festivals and village parties. Every year, the group creates unforgettable experiences for over 2 million people. www.lund-gruppen.no
About Zamperla
Antonio Zamperla S.p.A. is a renowned Italian manufacturer of amusement rides located in Vicenza, Italy. The company’s 60 years of experience creating amusement rides makes it a go-to manufacturer. Accessibility is one of the company’s core strengths, reflecting its mission to bring fun everywhere to everyone. Zamperla traditionally manufactures more amusement rides annually than any other company. https://www.zamperla.com/
