Primary Workshops
The early educational development of a child is a crucial phase where they discover the world through play and hands on learning.
ZooLab workshops provide children with a rich variety of play activities and learning experiences in a safe, secure, and stimulating environment under the supervision and guidance of our expert ZooLab presenter.
Our workshops include FREE PRINTABLE RESOURCES
STEM Workshop
KS2, Stage 2.
Ages 7 -11
OVERVIEW:
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education puts an emphasis on preparing future generations to be successful in their careers.
ZooLab’s new STEM workshop studies how animal adaptations work giving a real-world application necessary for developing an innovative mind.
Age 7 - 11
Ages 8+
ZooLab Environmental Time Machine
KS2, 3, Second, Third Stage.
Ages 8+
OVERVIEW: The ZET (Zoolab Environment Time Machine) is an interactive interface which travels long through the past and years into the future looking at climate data. What animals have become extinct animals and what problems is the planet facing? Comparing data from different eras allows us to form a direct comparison between human behaviour and climate change.
Core Topics (5 - 7 years)
Animal Explorer
This hands-on workshop introduces a menagerie of mammals, insects, amphibians and arachnids.
Do you think you will be brave enough to meet them all?
All Ages
Rainforest Discovery
Discover the Rainforest from
the comfort of your classroom!
Learn about the rainforest while getting hands-on with our animal team members!
Ages 5 - 7
African Explorer
What better way to explore Africa than on a ZooLab safari! A ZooLab Ranger will take you on foot, jeep and kayak around Africa’s varied habitats.
Ages 4 - 7
Caring For Living Things
This workshop explores the diverse requirements of a range of ZooLab animals, we discover that often creatures need the same core things to survive; food, water, oxygen and shelter.
Ages 3 - 7
Predators, Prey & Food Chains
Pupils discover feeding connections as they get hands-on with the animals.
They learn where energy comes from and how consumers can cause disruption to a food web.
Age 5 - 7
Life Cycles
This workshop uses ZooLab animals to discuss new life, growth, reproduction and ageing.
There’s a focus on the metamorphosis of a butterfly and the various stages of its development.
Ages 3 - 7
Biodiversity
This workshop looks at the variety of life on the planet. We look at biodiversity around the world and warns of the dangers to the balance of nature.
We also highlight the diversity of arachnids, insects and amphibians.
Age 5 - 7
STEM Workshop
ZooLab’s new STEM workshop studies how animal adaptations work giving a real-world application necessary for developing an innovative mind.
Age 4 - 7
Rainforest Adventurer
Go on an action-packed adventure through the rainforest layers!
This workshop combines storytelling and drama to bring the rainforest to life
Ages 3 - 7
Senses & Testures
We’re going to use our senses to meet our animal friends
Make hands-on discoveries of textures and senses in an animal handling experience.
Ages 3 - 7
We're Going
On An Animal Hunt
This story-book workshop based on a classic children’s book will take pupils through grass, a river, mud, and a forest before coming face to face with an array of amazing ZooLab animals!
Ages 3 - 7
Habitats
What is a habitat? What types of habitat are there? Why do habitats matter?
Explore habitats from around the world; including tropical rainforests, deserts, polar regions and oceans.
Age 5 - 7
Minibeasts
Children get a fun introduction to invertebrates and classification.
They get to question, investigate and learn about scientific discovery. What do Minibeasts have inside them? How are they different?
Age 3 - 7
Eco Investigator
How can personal choices as a consumer protect animals & habitats all over the world?
We investigate consumption, alternatives and recycling using examples from the animal world.
Age 5 - 7
Charles Darwin - Evolution
We explore Darwin and his theories. You’ll get to meet some of our extraordinary animals and learn about historical figures, evolution, habitats and adaptations.
Age 5 - 7
Seasonal Topics (5 - 7 years)
Chinese New Year
We bring some of the animals that feature on the Chinese calendar and you’ll also hear
about the other ZooLab animals that didn’t make it across the river to be one of the select group.
Age 3 - 7
Anti-bullying
Meet Boogie the rat. He is nasty to his classmates but there is a twist in the tale – we start to find out why Boogie is a bully.
This story book based workshop identifies the causes and impacts of bullying.
Age 5 - 7
The Zoo On The Broom
Join ZooLab on a rhyming story adventure based on a well-known children’s classic!
Follow our witch, Zog on her broomstick ride through towns, forests and bog.
Along the way, her broom starts to resemble a zoo!
Ages 3 - 7
Springtime
A special look at life cycles for younger children!
We demonstrate how our special ZooLab animals
deal with the changing of the seasons and what happens in springtime.
Ages 3 - 7
The Bee Workshop
Our new workshop gives you the opportunity to get un-bee- lievably up-close with nature’s pollinating royalty! Children will learn about the importance of bees and what life in the hive is like.
Ages 3 - 7
Zola The Kindhearted Elf
Join Zola the Elf on a wonderful Christmas adventure as we help her deliver presents to children all over the world.
Perfect for an end of term treat; As always, our presenters will attend in full festive costume!
Ages 3 - 7
Core Topics (8+ years)
Animal Explorer
This hands-on workshop introduces a menagerie of mammals, insects, amphibians and arachnids.
Do you think you will be brave enough to meet them all?
All Ages
Caring For Living Things
This workshop explores the diverse requirements of a range of ZooLab animals, we discover that often creatures need the same core things to survive; food, water, oxygen and shelter.
Age 8 -11
Habitats
What is a habitat? What types of habitat are there? Why do habitats matter?
Explore habitats from around the world; including tropical rainforests, deserts, polar regions and oceans.
Age 8 - 14
Minibeasts
Children get a fun introduction to invertebrates and classification.
They get to question, investigate and learn about scientific discovery. What do Minibeasts have inside them? How are they different?
Age 8 - 11
Eco Investigator
How can personal choices as a consumer protect animals & habitats all over the world?
We investigate consumption, alternatives and recycling using examples from the animal world.
Age 8 - 11
Z.E.T.
ZooLab’s new climate workshop joins Z.E.T.; an environmental time machine that travels back through history and forward into the future looking at climate data.
We address topics such as fossil fuels, greenhouse gases & sea ice depletion.
Age 8 - 14
STEM Workshop
ZooLab’s new STEM workshop studies how animal adaptations work giving a real-world application necessary for developing an innovative mind.
Age 8 - 11
Rainforest Discovery
Discover the Rainforest from
the comfort of your classroom!
Learn about the rainforest while getting hands-on with our animal team members!
Age 8 -14
Classification
There are millions of living things in the world! Scientists put living things into groups to make it easier to learn more about them.
Explore different animals and learn how they are classed.
Age 8 - 14
Predators, Prey & Food Chains
Pupils discover feeding connections as they get hands-on with the animals.
They learn where energy comes from and how consumers can cause disruption to a food web.
Age 8 - 14
Life Cycles
This workshop uses ZooLab animals to discuss new life, growth, reproduction and ageing.
There’s a focus on the metamorphosis of a butterfly and the various stages of its development.
Age 8 - 11
Biodiversity
This workshop looks at the variety of life on the planet. We look at biodiversity around the world and warns of the dangers to the balance of nature.
We also highlight the diversity of arachnids, insects and amphibians.
Age 8 - 14
Charles Darwin - Evolution
We explore Darwin and his theories. You’ll get to meet some of our extraordinary animals and learn about historical figures, evolution, habitats and adaptations.
Age 8 - 11
Seasonal Topics (8+ years)
Chinese New Year
We bring some of the animals that feature on the Chinese calendar and you’ll also hear
about the other ZooLab animals that didn’t make it across the river to be one of the select group.
Age 8 - 11
Anti-bullying
Meet Boogie the rat. He is nasty to his classmates but there is a twist in the tale – we start to find out why Boogie is a bully.
This story book based workshop identifies the causes and impacts of bullying.
Age 8 - 11