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SECONDARY, FURTHER and HIGHER EDUCATION
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 KS3
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow!
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).
Classification (Science - Unit 7D Variation and Classification)
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.
Predator / Prey (Science - Unit 7C Environment and feeding relationships)
45mins £15
Discover how animals are adapted to survive and learn how animals hunt and hide. Identify predators and prey, see how they use skill and their senses and meet some animals up close! For older groups the ecological significance of these relationships will be highlighted.
Where In The World...? (Science - Unit 7C Environment and feeding relationships)
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.
Workshops Suitable For KS3 Upwards
Exciting Enrichment
1hr £20
What is enrichment? How does it help animals? How do we do it in the zoo? All these questions and more will be answered in this fun and interesting workshop.
KS3 - We will do some basic theory on enrichment techniques followed by a practical experience making some simple enrichment items.
KS4 plus - After the theory element of the workshop students will be given an animal brief (e.g. macaques, parrots, kinkajous) and some materials. In groups they will construct an enrichment item which will be given to the animals after the workshop.
Modern Foreign Language MFL
POA
These hugely popular sessions have been successfully run for KS3 students for many years and we have now adapted this award winning language day for younger groups. It uses a range of techniques including a site specific workbook, signage, puppetry and animal encounters. The day encourages students to use their reading, listening and speaking skills outside the classroom in a stimulating and an unfamiliar setting. Currently available in French. Spanish.
Penguin Genetics (KS3 yr 9)
1hr £20
This session pioneered with Newquay Treviglas and Camborne Community Colleges, is a great opportunity for students to learn and apply genetics in an interesting setting. It investigates selective breeding, studbooks, albinism and genetic diversity. This workshop received a commendation for BEST FORMAL EDUCATION PROJECT at BIAZA awards 2004.
Workshops Suitable For KS4 Plus
Science In The Workplace
45mins £15
(GCSE Applied Science ) "Do you do lots of Science in your job?" This session covers job roles, qualifications, health and safety, business, social and economic aspects of the zoo as a local, national ands international organisation.
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Further and Higher Education Workshops
Animal Behaviour
1hr £20
So just what is normal behaviour? Dominance, social grouping, territorial behaviour, altruism, stress and mating displays are just some of the areas we will explore in this fascinating workshop. The session can be linked to animal behavioural observations onsite.
Role Of Zoos
1hr £20
Conservation, research and education are a vital part of the work of any zoo. Explore the importance of different conservation strategies and their management in a modern zoo.
Leisure And Tourism
45mins £15
The Zoo is one of the top tourist attractions in the county and whether you are studying marketing, business management or customer service it is a great case study. This workshop is flexible and can be tailored to cover topics including the marketing mix, SWOT analysis, promotion, location, customer service, the impact of tourism and much more.
COMING SOON
We are currently working on some additional topics that will be available as workshops in the future. The topics include; Evolution and Biodiversity (all key stages), Maths in the zoo (KS3 and above), and a range of history workshops aimed at KS2.
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