Welcome to Nature Town!
Nature Town is a diverse place and all of its residents are very different. It's a boiling pot of different nationalities, cultures and traditions.
These school friends have one thing in common: a passion for nature and the environment.
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Join our eco-warriors as they tackle environmental issues head-on to help make Nature Town a better place to live.
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Storybook Workshops (2 - 5 years)
Using storytelling as a mechanism in teaching helps children make sense of issues and topics by engaging them in a story. It makes facts easier to remember and participants more open to learning.
The benefits of ZooLab's storybook workshops do not stop at increasing knowledge of the subject area - storytelling encourages creativity, expands vocabulary, increases attention span and helps to reinforce morals.
The Zagaro
EYFS, KS 1; Early Years, First Stage KS 1.
Ages 3 - 7.
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The Zagaro - based on a famous children’s story - takes us on a trip through the deep, dark woods. Our rat protagonist meets a host of ZooLab’s weird and wonderful animals along the way and uses their characteristics to create an imaginary monster to scare away other creatures. Spoiler ahead - at the end of the story we find out the Zagaro is real, much to rats surprise!
Morpho The Munching Millipede
EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage.
Ages 3 - 7.
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This active-learning workshop based on a classic and much loved children’s picture book follows ‘Morpho the Munching Millipede’ as he travels through a week-long adventure, meeting a variety of exciting and awe-inspiring ZooLab animals.
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Through repetition, actions and participation, this workshop introduces concepts of literacy, numeracy and sharing as well as reinforcing healthy eating.
Ben In The Glen
EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage.
Ages 3 - 7.
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Follow Ben through his home in the glen as he explores the changes of the seasons and the variety of wildlife we see at different times of year.
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As Ben learns about the world around him, he records his findings in his nature book. You even get to be up-close and hands-on with some ZooLab animals!
Jane's Egg Hunt
EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage.
Ages 3 - 7.
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This egg-citing Easter storybook egg-stravaganza follows our lead character, Jane, on a chocolate egg hunt.
Along the way, she asks the farm animals have they seen her chocolate egg? She spies a series of eggs - could they be her chocolate prize? Perhaps they belong to some of ZooLab’s
amazing animal team? If they do, we learn to leave them alone and let them hatch out.
Henry's Senses
EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage.
Ages 3 - 7.
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Our story is about Henry (and his rat called beans) whose hobby is to learn about all the animals that he meets! Exploring habitats, big and small, Henry learns about senses and how animals use them with their surroundings. Children will be able to relate them to their own and have an opportunity to explore senses (but not taste, yuck) with some members of ZooLab’s animal team.
Naturetown
EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage.
Ages 3 - 7.
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Naturetown’ is a rhyming adventure, following eco-warriors in a crusade to help their local wildlife - investigating issues of pollution, deforestation and litter.
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Never before has environmental learning been so important and the time to act is now. Learn how we can protect and care for our animal friends.
The Zoo On The Broom
EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage.
Ages 3 - 7.
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Join ZooLab on a rhyming story adventure based on a well known children’s classic! Follow our friendly witch Zog on her broomstick ride through towns, forests and bog. Along the way, her broom starts to resemble a zoo!
Our helpful and kind witch offers a ride to a selection of amazing animal hitchhikers, who the children will get to meet! However - it’s not all plain sailing. Will Zog’s journey end with a bump?!
Zola The Kind-hearted Elf.
EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage.
Ages 3 - 7.
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Join Zola the Elf on a wonderful Christmas adventure as we help her deliver presents to children all over the world.
From Africa, to India and through America via Australia, we encounter a variety of fascinating creatures along the way! This is a special, festive workshop that focuses on the themes of selflessness, kindness, friendship and fun.
The Last Present
EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage.
Ages 3 - 7.
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Join ZooLab on a festive adventure told through storytelling, rhyme, and animal encounters!
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In this yuletide story, we join Father Christmas as he searches for the recipient of undelivered presents at the bottom of his sack. As he retraces his route to check everyone has a gift, we visit the homes of our animal friends to see their habitats and how they spend Christmas.