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Workshops
The zoo is a fantastic sensory resource encouraging students to learn about wildlife in exciting and unusual surroundings. If you would like to add value to your visit you could book one of our interesting and informative talks. The majority of these workshops are linked to the National Curriculum and involve live animals and artefacts. We are happy to cover other topics to suit your needs, and we can adapt workshops for most age ranges. Details of the talks currently offered are outlined below, prices range from £10 to £40.
During the workshops we use many resources which can include photos, artefacts, and a range of live animals. If this is not suitable due to fears and phobias, please make us aware of this before the session.
Animal Encounter (Suitable for all ages)
30mins £10
This is a rare opportunity to meet one or more of our animals up close to learn fun facts and ask questions. Please note that we have a no touch policy, and we cannot guarantee which animals are available.
Workshops Suitable For KS1
Magical Minibeasts
30mins £10
From lots of legs to mini eggs! Learn fun facts and come face to face with the zoo's monster minibeasts.
Haven't You Grown? (Science Units 1A Ourselves and 2A Health and growth)
30mins £10
The way in which animals grow and change in appearance and adaptations will be explored during this interactive workshop.
Fur, Feathers And Scales
30mins £10
Using pictures, objects and animals differences between and the adaptations of fur, feathers and scales will be explored.
Workshops Suitable For KS1 And KS2
Marvellous Maths (Maths strand: Using and applying mathematics)
30mins £10
During this workshop children will learn how we use maths in the zoo setting by carrying out some fun tasks, such as, working out animal diets and performing health checks.
Colour And Camouflage (Science Unit 2C. Adaptation)
30mins £10
Discover the wonderful world of colourful animals. Find out how animals use colour for advertising, deception and camouflage.
Where Do I Fit In? (Science - Unit 2C Variation)
45mins £15
This quizzical workshop uses photographs, artefacts and live animals to encourage the children to observe and recognise simple characteristics of animals. A discussion session explores differences and similarities between animals and looks at classification.
Come To Your Senses! (Science - Unit 1A Ourselves)
45mins £15
Explore the world of animal senses and discover how animals use them for survival. We will use visual aids and real creatures from the zoo.
Crunch, Munch, Looking for Lunch
KS1 30mins £10
KS2 45mins £15
A chance to explore what a variety of animals like to munch on and how they are adapted to catch and crunch it! The KS2 level introduces the idea of a balanced diet and nutritonal components.
Workshops Suitable For KS2
In The Dark...
45mins £15
Explore some of the weird and wonderful creatures that try not to go bump in the night. We discuss their adaptations and consider how we deal with darkness too.
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow! (Citizenship Unit 3 - animals and us)
45mins £15
Discover which animals are endangered and investigate why they are so rare. We use a range of live animals as part of the discussion and there is the chance to see endangered animals around the zoo. This workshop will use animal artefacts seized by HM Customs (please advise us if this is not suitable on booking).
Where In The World...? (Science - Unit 4B Habitats)
45min £15
The world's different habitats and the animals that live there will be discussed and you will get to meet some real animals and consider the habitat they live within. N.b. We can tailor this workshop for general habitats or do focused workshops on either African or Rainforest habitats.
Adaptations (Science - Unit 2C Variation, Unit 4B Habitats)
45min £15
Discover some interesting animal adaptations using simple, yet fun experiments. We will also use animals and the children will get the chance to explore some animal adaptations for themselves.
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