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We’re WILD about Academy Trusts!

For over 20 years ZooLab has offered a tried and trusted product which we’re continually revising and developing to make our workshop experiences as relevant as possible.

Hi, we’re ZooLab, the UK’s #1 for ethical hands-on animal encounters. 

We have a national network of Zoolab Rangers, each with their own ‘animal team’ who work closely with schools and
Multi Academy Trusts to achieve learning outcomes, engage people in an informative way and to entertain through our unique animal handling workshops. 

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We’re already a
Trusted Supplier 

ZooLab are the preferred animal handling and education company among many schools across the UK. 

Our BESA membership, ethics and staff performance make us the #1 choice for teachers looking to provide a topic hook or memorable experience.

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Educational Outcomes 

ZooLab workshops are designed around key curriculum topics. 

Our team ensure they meet your required cross-curriculum learning experiences and outcomes. 

We can even create bespoke workshops!

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Consistency
& Continuity

Working with ZooLab ensures that each school in your trust receives an exceptional educational experience.

We know that no two pupil groups are the same and can adapt our work to meet the needs of each classroom.

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We are an ethical organisation. 

We love our animals and their welfare is paramount. Our animals are healthy, happy and well-adjusted.

Testimonials

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WORKSHOP: Minibeasts

EYFS, KS 1, 2; Early Years, First, Second Stage. 
Ages 3 - 11

DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins

OVERVIEW: During ZooLab’s workshop, children get a fun introduction to invertebrates and classification. They get to question, investigate and learn about scientific discovery.

CURRICULUM OUTCOMES

ENGLAND & WALES:

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Spoken language

Working Scientifically

Living things and hibitats

Animals, including humans

CURRICULUM OUTCOMES

SCOTLAND:

“The workshop was engaging, informative and was the right length for the children's attention span. Rob was amazing with the children and spoke at their level. He gave them facts that they found interesting and which they have since retained.

 

I would definitely recommend your company to others. Thank you for the experience. The children loved it and it added a great activity to our topic of minibeasts. Well worth the money!” 

Langholm Primary School 

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Listening
& talking

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Number,
money & measure 

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Earth 

Participation in performances & presentations 

Key Workshop Objectives:

  • Define what a Minibeast is

  • Explain how animals are grouped into invertebrates and vertebrates

  • Explore the different groups of invertebrate

  • Discuss invertebrate body structures

  • Consider why Minibeasts are important

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WORKSHOP: Habitats

KS 1, 2, 3, 4. First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage.

Ages 5 - 14

DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins

OVERVIEW: ZooLab’s Habitat workshop introduces pupils to different habitats from around the world: including tropical rainforests, deserts, polar regions and oceans.

 

This hands-on workshop looks at three great survivors; rats, cockroaches and humans and considers how and why they have survived.

“The children all enjoyed the experience, particularly being able to hold the animals.

 

The ranger knew exactly how to pitch it for the children in our age range and was very patient with answering the MANY questions.

The session was very informative!

 

The range of animals brought was good too as they are the kind of animals the children would be most interested in seeing as they don't get to see them in real life usually.”

Edith Cavell School

CURRICULUM OUTCOMES

ENGLAND & WALES:

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Spoken language

Working Scientifically

Living things and hibitats

Plants

CURRICULUM OUTCOMES

SCOTLAND:

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Listening
& talking

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People, place, environment

Planet
Earth 

Participation
in performances & presentations 

Topical Science

Key Workshop Objectives:

  • Define what a habitat is

  • Explain the needs of
    a successful habitat

  • Consider why different animals are best suited
    to certain habitats.

  • Explore different food chains

  • Identify habitats around
    the world

  • Consider the effects
    of habitat change

  • Discuss why animals adapt

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