Things will get spooky, creepy and wonderfully weird at the WWT London Wetland Centre this half term.

Bizarre bodies will be explored this autumn, with the chance to delve into skeletons and sinews, guts and gizzards and organs and oddities at the popular Yuk! show.

Youngsters and adults alike will discover the devilish dragonfly nymph's rocket propulsion system and the worm’s watery skeleton.

The bodily adaptations that help animals survive in the world of wetlands are guaranteed to get people gawping and marvelling and there is plenty of opportunity to take part in the show along with enjoying fun demonstrations.

While enjoying the marvels of bizarre insects, why not find out about the size of a pixie skull or see the world’s only scorpion orchid.

The adventures with monsters and myths display comes to the centre on October 25 and 26, with a rare selection of exhibits that have been collected by eccentric German explorer, Sophie-Charlotte von Federfels.

Von Federfels is one of the few female members of the Cryptozoological Society of London and travels the world seeking out exciting scientific and mystical artefacts, including those linked to the Loch Ness monster, Bigfoot, mermaids and flying monkeys.

Your Local Guardian:

The Yuk! show: Bizarre Bodies; WWT London, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes; October 25 to November 2, 2pm; free with paid admission to the centre, but donations welcomed; to reserve your free tickets, call 020 8409 4400.

Adventures with monsters and myths; WWT London, Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes; October 25 and 26, 10.30am to 4pm; free with paid admission to the centre.