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ZET KS 2, 3; Second Stage, Third Stage. Ages 8 - 14 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins OVERVIEW: Join Z.E.T.; a time machine that travels through time looking at climate data such as fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, sea ice depletion and rainforest coverage. Comparing data from different eras lets us form a comparison between human behaviour and climate change. Learning Outcomes All children will understand that the climate crisis has been and is escalating. All children will have an idea of actions to help the environment. Most children will understand that there are links between the elements measured when looking at climate change. Some children will be able to explain some of these links. BOOK NOW You'll get to meet some of these animals: To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Free Printable Resources with every workshop Why learn about the climate? Climate change is generally defined as a significant variation of average weather conditions such as conditions becoming warmer, wetter, or drier over several decades or more. It’s these longer-term trends that differentiates climate change from natural weather variability. This workshop provides a comprehensive look at the long-term changes in the earth’s atmosphere, oceans, land surfaces, and cryosphere (frozen water systems). Discover what caused these changes and what lessons can we learn from the past and apply to the future to help reverse the climate change process. Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland CHECK OUT OUR WORKSHOPS Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes MEET THE ANIMALS Get in the know before getting up-close and hands-on MEET THE GANG! Our ZooLab characters are excited to meet you! MEET THE RANGERS We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

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. What is a habitat? What types of habitat are there? Why do habitats matter? So many questions answered! ​ This hands-on workshop looks at three great survivors; rats, cockroaches and humans and considers how and why they have survived. Learning Outcomes All children will be able to explain what a habitat is. Most children will be able to say what is needed in a habitat. Some children will be able to give examples of animals that suit their habitat and why. BOOK NOW You'll get to meet some of these animals: To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Free Printable Resources with every workshop What is a Habitat? In its simplest definition, a habitat is a place where living things reside. Think deserts, rainforests, oceans...the list of Earth’s habitats goes on! ​ Within habitats there are microhabitats - the rainforest has a canopy, forest floor, stream etc. - each of which has its own ecosystem and a variety of creatures that inhabit it. ​ For a habitat to be effective it needs five very important things for its occupants to survive - space, air, food, water and shelter. In order to thrive in particular habitats, living things develop special adaptations. Changing or destroying a habitat can cause devastating effects on the animals and plants which live there. Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland CHECK OUT OUR WORKSHOPS Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes MEET THE ANIMALS Get in the know before getting up-close and hands-on MEET THE GANG! Our ZooLab characters are excited to meet you! MEET THE RANGERS We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Rainforest Unwrapped KS 1, 2, 3, 4. First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 5 - 14 DURATION: 1 hour 30 minutes ​ OVERVIEW: The rainforest supplies us with things including wood, medicine and food - but at what price? This hands-on workshop looks at how we’re depleting these resources. Can we reverse this man-made effect through recycling and sustainability? Pupils learn how making a few small changes to our lives, we can help ensure the preservation of this fascinating habitat for years to come. Learning Outcomes All children will be able to name some things we get from the rainforest. Most children will know ways to help slow the rate of deforestation. Some children will understand the implications of losing the rainforest and the importance of looking after it. BOOK NOW You'll get to meet some of these animals: To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Free Printable Resources with every workshop What is a Rainforest? Rainforests are Earth’s oldest living ecosystem! They can be found on every continent except Antarctica and have an annual rainfall greater than two meters. ​ There are two different types of rainforest - temperate and tropical. Tropical rainforests are found near the equator and have an average daily temperature of 28°C - the hot, humid atmosphere creates a unique ecosystem full of biodiversity. ​ Rainforests consist of four layers: the forest floor, understory, canopy and emergent layer. ​ Rainforests once covered 14% of Earth’s surface but this has plummeted to 6% - it is estimated that we lose one and a half acres every second! With over half the planet’s species residing here, it is vital that humanity protects this important resource. Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland CHECK OUT OUR WORKSHOPS Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes MEET THE ANIMALS Get in the know before getting up-close and hands-on MEET THE GANG! Our ZooLab characters are excited to meet you! MEET THE RANGERS We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Symbiosis KS3, KS4; Third Stage, Fourth Stage. Ages 12 - 17 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: Nature can be downright bizarre! Filled with real-world examples, this workshop focuses on the different ways that animals interact with one another. Pupils will investigate mutualistic, commensalistic and parasitic relationship - from crocodiles and teeth cleaning plover birds, to mind-controlled ants and malaria. Learning Outcomes All children will understand that organisms are interdependent and be able to give examples. Most children will be able to define ‘parasitism’, ‘mutualism’ and ‘commensalism’. Some children will be able to explain the impact that losing one species has on an ecosystem. BOOK NOW You'll get to meet some of these animals: To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Free Printable Resources with every workshop What is symbiosis? ‘Symbiosis’ is a term used to describe any type of long-term, repeated interaction between two different species. ​ The phrase “survival of the fittest” is often used to describe the way species evolve over time. It highlights that only the most successful have offspring, passing on their genes to the next generation. ​ However, by using language like this, it’s easy to assume that all species in an ecosystem are constantly working against each other, and that only the most aggressive or strongest species can survive. ​ While it is true that predators must catch and kill their prey and parasites must take resources away from their hosts, these are only examples of a wide diversity of relationships involving multiple species collectively known as symbiosis. Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland CHECK OUT OUR WORKSHOPS Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes MEET THE ANIMALS Get in the know before getting up-close and hands-on MEET THE GANG! Our ZooLab characters are excited to meet you! MEET THE RANGERS We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Biodiversity KS 3. KS4. Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 11 - 16 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: This workshop talks about the variety of life on the planet - looking at biodiversity from around the world. What will happen if we disturb the balance of nature? Nature is a carefully balanced ecosystem which supports a wide variety of life through its biodiversity. We also look at the Rainforest, and highlight the diversity of arachnids, insects and amphibians. Learning Outcomes All children will be able to define ‘biodiversity’. All children will be able to name some elements that aid biodiversity. Most children will understand how some animals help promote biodiversity. Some children will be able to explain the importance of biodiversity. Some children will be able to identify the human impact on biodiversity. BOOK NOW You'll get to meet some of these animals: To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Free Printable Resources with every workshop What is biodiversity? Biodiversity describes the variety of animal and plant life found within a habitat. ​ Biodiversity helps our ecosystems function – it ensures we stay healthy by having clean air, water and pollinating plants. Without biodiversity there is no humanity and species would become extinct. ​ Whilst biodiversity helps our economy, providing consumables and raw materials, human actions have had a negative impact on biodiversity. ​ Over farming, damaging habitats and wiping out species impact climate change; we need to work together to reduce our impact and protect our biodiversity. Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland CHECK OUT OUR WORKSHOPS Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes MEET THE ANIMALS Get in the know before getting up-close and hands-on MEET THE GANG! Our ZooLab characters are excited to meet you! MEET THE RANGERS We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Our animals love the outdoors. Why not learn outside the classroom this spring? BOOK NOW WE'RE WILD ABOUT SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION! 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. BOOK NOW "We had a fantastic day yesterday with Eilidh. She was energetic and full of knowledge about each animal. She took time to answer questions and made the workshop as interactive as possible" CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL Our workshops help children develop Our Early Years workshops motivate and stimulate young children to help them grow and develop. ​ Our Storybook workshops are the perfect tool to engage young minds whilst entertaining. ZooLab gives back Discover how we make a difference at home and abroad Meet the animals Get in the know before getting up-close and hands-on All of our Rangers are fully licenced The well-being of our animals is our priority and as such all our relevant Rangers are fully licensed. We support The Animal Welfare Regulations 2018 which ensures high standards of animal welfare. Meet the Rangers We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you? Check out our workshops Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes CHECK OUT OUR SECONDARY SCHOOL WORKSHOPS Adaptations Ages 9 - 16 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: We use ZooLab animals to investigate how and why some species adapt, evolve and adjust to a changing environment over millions of years. FIND OUT MORE Biomimetics Ages 11 - 16 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: We look at a section of complex behaviours from the animal world including Batesianmimicry, parthenogenesis and camouflage! FIND OUT MORE Climate Crusaders Ages 8 - 16 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: Linking to sustainability, Climate Crusaders examines how informed choices can protect the world's inhabitants and habitats now and for the future. FIND OUT MORE Habitats 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. FIND OUT MORE Rainforest Unwrapped Ages 5 - 14 DURATION: 1 hour 30 minutes ​ OVERVIEW: The rainforest supplies us with things including wood, medicine and food - but at what price? This hands-on workshop looks at how we’re depleting these resources. FIND OUT MORE ZET Ages 8 - 14 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins OVERVIEW: Join Z.E.T.; a time machine that travels through time looking at climate data such as fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, sea ice depletion and rainforest coverage. FIND OUT MORE Biodiversity Ages 11 - 16 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: This workshop talks about the variety of life on the planet - looking at biodiversity from around the world. What will happen if we disturb the balance of nature? FIND OUT MORE Classification Ages 8 - 14 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: There are millions of living things in the world! Scientists put living things into groups to make it easier to study and learn more about them. FIND OUT MORE Evolution Ages 8 - 14 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: Charles Darwin is considered the father of evolution . He developed the theory of common ancestors. But what is evolution , and how does it happen? FIND OUT MORE Rainforest Discovery Ages 5 - 14 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: Discover the Rainforest from the comfort of your classroom! Let your Ranger take your pupils on an exciting journey through this important ecosystem. FIND OUT MORE Symbiosis Ages 12 - 17 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: Nature can be downright bizarre! Filled with real-world examples, this workshop focuses on the different ways that animals interact with one another. FIND OUT MORE

Rainforest Discovery KS 1, 2, 3, 4. First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 5 - 14 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: Discover the Rainforest from the comfort of your classroom! Let your Ranger take your pupils on an exciting journey through this important ecosystem. Learn about the layers of the rainforest while getting hands-on with our animal team members - find out why this is an ideal habitat and who eats what. Discover everything you ever wanted to know about life in the steamy tropics and why they are coming under threat. Learning Outcomes All children will be able to name some rainforest animals. Most children will understand why the animals are suited to the rainforest. Some children will be able to explain the composition of the rainforest. BOOK NOW You'll get to meet some of these animals: To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Free Printable Resources with every workshop What is a Rainforest? Rainforests are Earth’s oldest living ecosystem! They can be found on every continent except Antarctica and have an annual rainfall greater than two meters. ​ There are two different types of rainforest - temperate and tropical. Tropical rainforests are found near the equator and have an average daily temperature of 28°C - the hot, humid atmosphere creates a unique ecosystem full of biodiversity. ​ Rainforests consist of four layers: the forest floor, understory, canopy and emergent layer. ​ Rainforests once covered 14% of Earth’s surface but this has plummeted to 6% - it is estimated that we lose one and a half acres every second! With over half the planet’s species residing here, it is vital that humanity protects this important resource. Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland CHECK OUT OUR WORKSHOPS Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes MEET THE ANIMALS Get in the know before getting up-close and hands-on MEET THE GANG! Our ZooLab characters are excited to meet you! MEET THE RANGERS We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Classification KS 2, 3; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 8 - 14 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: There are millions of living things in the world! Scientists put living things into groups to make it easier to study and learn more about them. During ZooLab’s ‘Classification’ workshop, we will explore different animals and learn how they are classed. This hands-on, animal-handling workshop experience brings pupils face to face with classification. It is all part of an experiential and interactive learning experience which introduces ZooLab animals that include vertebrates and invertebrates. Pupils explore different classes of animal so they can uncover their differences and similarities themselves. Learning Outcomes All children will be able to define ‘classification’. All children will be able to name some of the different classifications of animals. Most children will be able to describe the characteristics of an animal that help to classify it. Some children will be able to identify which animals fit into which groups and why. BOOK NOW You'll get to meet some of these animals: To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Free Printable Resources with every workshop What is Classification? Classifying animals basically means dividing them into two main groups - vertebrates and invertebrates. Vertebrates have a backbone, while invertebrates are those which don't. In all, there are more than 800,000 animal species in the Kingdom Animalia and most of them are included in the phylum of Arthropod - i.e. invertebrates. Usually, people don't think of earthworms or jellyfish as animals, but actually they are, thereby making the animal kingdom classification extremely huge. Each living organism is classified into one of five Kingdoms. Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland CHECK OUT OUR WORKSHOPS Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes MEET THE ANIMALS Get in the know before getting up-close and hands-on MEET THE GANG! Our ZooLab characters are excited to meet you! MEET THE RANGERS We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Climate Crusaders KS2, KS3, KS4 and First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 8 - 16 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: Linking to sustainability, Climate Crusaders examines how informed choices can protect the world's inhabitants and habitats now and for the future. This workshop is all about balance and what happens when it's disrupted. We touch on habitat destruction, sustaining ecosystems, global warming, and pollution effects. Our animal team helps highlight the importance of biodiversity and insects and teaches us about recycling using practical examples from the natural world. Learning Outcomes All children will recognise that the environment is changing, and sustainable action is needed. All children will be able to talk about ways we can help the environment. Most children will be able to explain the impact the changing environment has on wildlife. Some children will be able to use their knowledge to predict the impact of climate change. BOOK NOW You'll get to meet some of these animals: To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Free Printable Resources with every workshop Why is environmental learning so important? It is clear that our planet is rapidly changing, so protecting the environment and conserving natural resources for future generations and wildlife is of paramount importance. ​ Climate change, global warming and the environmental effects not only impacts people’s livelihoods and communities; it is detrimental to animal populations through habitat loss and the restriction of food sources. ​ The effects of global warming have become so bad that scientists believe that we have entered the Earth’s sixth period of mass extinction with 1 million species under threat. Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland CHECK OUT OUR WORKSHOPS Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes MEET THE ANIMALS Get in the know before getting up-close and hands-on MEET THE GANG! Our ZooLab characters are excited to meet you! MEET THE RANGERS We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Biomimetics KS3, KS4; Third Stage, Fourth Stage. Ages 11 - 16 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: We look at a section of complex behaviours from the animal world including Batesianmimicry, parthenogenesis and camouflage! ​ What can humans learn from these marvels? Find out how nature-inspired solutions are influencing scientific, medical and engineering discovery. Learning Outcomes All children will be able to give an example of biomimicry. Most children will be able to explain how biomimicry has benefitted us. Some children will be able to suggest how biomimicry could help us develop further. BOOK NOW You'll get to meet some of these animals: To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Free Printable Resources with every workshop What is adaptation? An adaptation is defined as an adjustment to an organism to make them better suited to an environment. Animals and plants have developed special characteristics to survive in their particular habitat. Adaptations include biological changes to body functions or structure, behavioural and physiological to change to meet the environment. ​ There are two different types of species - generalist and specialist: generalists are able to thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions and the specialists can only thrive in a small variety. ​ Adaptations became widely discussed after Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace developed the theory of natural selection - i.e survival of the fittest, where the best adapted life forms survive and pass the most desirable characteristics to offspring. Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland CHECK OUT OUR WORKSHOPS Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes MEET THE ANIMALS Get in the know before getting up-close and hands-on MEET THE GANG! Our ZooLab characters are excited to meet you! MEET THE RANGERS We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Evolution KS 2, 3, Second, Third Stage. Ages 8 - 14 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: Charles Darwin is considered the father of evolution . He developed the theory of common ancestors. But what is evolution , and how does it happen? We examine animals up close and discuss how and why they came to look, sound, and act as they do. We explore concepts such as 'adaptations', 'mutations', 'natural selection', and 'inheritance' and discuss how fossils can help us understand the evolutionary journey. Learning Outcomes All children will understand that living things have changed over time and we use fossils to get information about what they used to be like. All children will be able to explain how animals are adapted to suit their habitats. Most children will be able to explain the link between adaptation, natural selection, and evolution. Some children will understand how species are interdependent and related to varying degrees. BOOK NOW You'll get to meet some of these animals: To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Free Printable Resources with every workshop Darwin’s theory of natural selection During his visit to the Galapágos Islands, Charles Darwin noted the variety of life between the different islands. ​ 28 years after his expedition, Darwin released has theory of evolution by natural selection; challenging the religious views of the time. Studying the Galapágos finches, mockingbirds and tortoises, Darwin observed that differences in characteristics could be seen between islands. ​ Those which had evolved with adaptions best suited to their habitat were more likely to survive and breed, passing these characteristics on to the next generation (inheritance) to ensure survival of the species. Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland CHECK OUT OUR WORKSHOPS Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes MEET THE ANIMALS Get in the know before getting up-close and hands-on MEET THE GANG! Our ZooLab characters are excited to meet you! MEET THE RANGERS We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Adaptations KS 2, 3,4; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 9 - 16 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: We use ZooLab animals to investigate how and why some species adapt, evolve and adjust to a changing environment over millions of years. We look at the human factor in evolution, discover vestigial traits of some species and discover the ability of some species to live almost anywhere. Learning Outcomes All children will be able to define ‘adaptation’. All children will be able to name some adaptations. Most children will be able to explain the link between adaptations and habitat. Some children will be able to explain why animals need to adapt. BOOK NOW You'll get to meet some of these animals: To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Free Printable Resources with every workshop What is an adaptation? An adaptation is defined as an adjustment to an organism to make them better suited to an environment. Animals and plants have developed special characteristics to survive in their particular habitat. Adaptations include biological changes to body functions or structure, behavioural and physiological to change to meet the environment. ​ There are two different types of species - generalist and specialist: generalists are able to thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions and the specialists can only thrive in a small variety. ​ Adaptations became widely discussed after Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace developed the theory of natural selection - i.e survival of the fittest, where the best adapted life forms survive and pass the most desirable characteristics to offspring. Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland CHECK OUT OUR WORKSHOPS Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes MEET THE ANIMALS Get in the know before getting up-close and hands-on MEET THE GANG! Our ZooLab characters are excited to meet you! MEET THE RANGERS We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?