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Predators, Prey & Food Chains KS 1, 2, First, Second, Stage. Ages 5 - 11 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: Food chains are a very delicate balance - each species is dependent on the others around it. If the balance becomes upset, drastic things can happen! ​ This workshop looks at feeding connections (what-eats-what) in an ecological community. We examine herbivores, carnivores and omnivores and learn how to classify non-living and living things. Pupils discover where energy comes from and how the consumer resource system can cause the disruption of a food web. Learning Outcomes All children will understand key words, such as ‘predator’, ‘prey’, ‘carnivore’, etc. Most children will be able to explain that energy is passed up a food chain. Some children will understand the interdependence between animals in a food web and how humans can affect 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 food chain? A food chain shows how a series of living things depend on each other as a food source for energy! ​ All food chains start with a producer - a producer is an organism that makes its own food, i.e plants (they get their energy from the sun). A living thing that eats a producer or another living thing is called a consumer. ​ A food chain shows how organisms are related to each other by the food they eat. Predators eat multiple different types of prey - this results in multiple food chains joining together to create a food web. ​ Changes in an ecosystem can disrupt a food chain; adjustments to one population will have a knock on effect along the entire chain. This can be caused by climate change, natural disasters, human interference and disease. 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?

Chinese New Year EYFS, KS1; Early Years, First Stage. Ages 3- 11 ​ ​ DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: Learn about Chinese New Year the ZooLab way! 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. ​ Linking to literacy skills, science and geographical knowledge, young children get to hear a story that illustrates that there is more than one way of looking at the world. Key Workshop Objectives: • Compare Chinese New Year traditions to our own • Explore Chinese tradition and mythology • Discuss animal adaptations in relation to the story of the Zodiac • Encourage listening, participation and imagination Includes: Free Printable Resources Animals often used in this workshop: Animal requests will be accommodated where possible. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee attendance. Book Now! What is the Chinese New Year? Chinese New Year, doesn’t start on the 1st January; instead it is marked by the start of the new moon (Chinese New Year is often referred to as the Lunar New Year). The date changes every year but always falls 21 January - 20 February. ​ The new moon marks the start of the Spring Festival - a 16 day celebration to mark the beginning of spring. Families come together, banquets and parades are held, fireworks and red lanterns can be seen on the streets around China and red envelopes are given to children by their elders. CURRICULUM OUTCOMES ENGLAND CURRICULUM OUTCOMES SCOTLAND Looking for something different? Check out our full range of workshops! More Primary Workshops Customers also booked: Rainforest Adventurer More Information Habitats More Information ZooLab Environmental Time Machine More Information Minibeasts More Information

Hari Gill ZooLab Ranger Hari joined ZooLab in 2023 and works in Manchester and the surrounding areas. Licence Number: AWEXH003 ​ Experience: Hari has had a background with animals since he was born. He’s worked in zoos and farms across the northwest, and has had an interest in reptiles for years. ​ About: “My favourite ZooLab animal is Coal the corn snake. Her pattern is just gorgeous and her temperament is amazing too.” ​ Interesting Fact: Hari loves going to Yellowstone National Park. “It’s such an amazing place, not to mention the wolves!” Previous Next

Wriggle & Crawl EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage. Ages 3 - 5 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: Wriggle and Crawl is a fun, exercise based workshop designed to get young children active! Hop like a frog and join the Millipede Conga! Children are encouraged to act out being specific animals while at the same time gaining knowledge of basic scientific principles - all while having fun! Learning Outcomes All children will observe the animals and how they move. Most children will imitate the actions of the animals. Some children will be able to explain how the different animals move. 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 through play? UNICEF states that “play is one of the most important ways in which young children gain essential knowledge and skills”. This is particularly important during the Early Years/ EYFS stage where play is one of the main ways children learn, particularly while with their peers. ​ The benefits of learning through play does not stop at increasing knowledge of the subject area - play encourages creativity, enhances fine motor skills, increases attention span, nurtures imagination and helps to make sense of the world. 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 7 - 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 in which introduces ZooLab animals that include vertebrates and invertebrates. Pupils explore different classes of animal so they can uncover their differences and similarities themselves. Animals used in this workshop Key Workshop Objectives • Explain the concept of classification • Discuss the differences between living and non-living • Discuss how animals are grouped into invertebrates and vertebrates • Explore different clades of animals Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland This workshop includes FREE RESO URCES! Book Now! 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. "All the children were able to be actively involved in the session and came out with lots of enthusiasm for the start of our new project on Minibeasts" Name to go here. Customers also booked: Charles Darwin Age X - X KS 2, 3; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. View More Find out more! Climate Cruisader Age X - X KS 2, 3; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. View More Book Now! African Explorer Age X - X KS 2, 3; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. View More Book Now!

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. ​ Join our eco-warriors as they tackle environmental issues head-on to help make Nature Town a better place to live. Download our FREE Nature Town magazine Check out our storybook workshops! Check out our other workshops Meet the menagerie! Bella Chilean rose tarantula Read More LaLa & LuLu Madagascar hissing cockroach Read More Pia Leopard gecko Read More Slo Mo Giant African land snail Read More Bunji Whites tree frog Read More Nina Indian stick insect Read More Scout Corn snake Read More Ferb Mongolian Gerbil Read More Norm Giant African millipede Read More Siro Asian Forest Scorpion Read More 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. ​ 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! Find out more! Morpho The Munching Millipede EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage. Ages 3 - 7. ​ 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. ​ Through repetition, actions and participation, this workshop introduces concepts of literacy, numeracy and sharing as well as reinforcing healthy eating. Find out more! Ben In The Glen EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage. Ages 3 - 7. ​ 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. ​ 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! Find out more! Jane's Egg Hunt EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage. Ages 3 - 7. ​ 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. Find out more! Henry's Senses EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage. Ages 3 - 7. ​ 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. Find out more! Naturetown EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage. Ages 3 - 7. ​ Naturetown’ is a rhyming adventure, following eco-warriors in a crusade to help their local wildlife - investigating issues of pollution, deforestation and litter. ​ 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. Find out more! The Zoo On The Broom EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage. Ages 3 - 7. ​ 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?! Find out more! Zola The Kind-hearted Elf. EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage. Ages 3 - 7. ​ 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. Find out more! The Last Present EYFS, KS1. Early Years, First Stage. Ages 3 - 7. ​ Join ZooLab on a festive adventure told through storytelling, rhyme, and animal encounters! ​ 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. Find out more! Storybook

Rainforest Adventurer EYFS, KS 1. Early Years, First Stage. Ages 4 - 7 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: Go on an action-packed adventure through the rainforest layers with ZooLab’s expert Ranger! Explore the layers to uncover a range of exotic critters. ​ From stepping over snails on the forest floor to watching dancing stick insects in the understorey, seeing how snakes climb and tarantulas jump out of burrows - you may even get to meet a canopy-dwelling tree frog too. It’s all part of an approach that combines storytelling and drama to bring the rainforest to life, help children discover biodiversity and to get a first hand look at how what happens in the rainforest can affect us all. Learning Outcomes All children will be able to name some rainforest animals. Most children will be able to name some habitats within the rainforest. Most children will be able to explain what the rainforest is like. Some children will understand why the rainforest is a good habitat for animals. 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?

Animal Explorer All Ages DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: How slimy is a snail? Where do tarantulas live? How do we classify frogs? Get up-close and hands-on with our unique Animal Explorer workshop. ​ Guided by your expert ZooLab Ranger, you'll meet a menagerie of reptiles, mammals, inverts, amphibians and arachnids while learning about adaptations, classification, climate, habitats, minibeasts and rainforests. ​ This fun and interactive workshop perfectly exemplifies why ZooLab is WILD about animals. Animals used in this workshop Key Workshop Objectives Meet a variety of different exotic animals Introduce pupils to adaptations, classification, climate, habitats, minibeasts and rainforests Define what a habitat is and what it needs to include for animals survival Explain the importance of adaptations Discuss how animals are grouped Explore the effects of climate change Determine the different layers of the Rainforest Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland This workshop includes FREE RESO URCES! Book Now! "All the children were able to be actively involved in the session and came out with lots of enthusiasm for the start of our new project on Minibeasts" Name to go here. Customers also booked: Charles Darwin Age X - X KS 2, 3; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. View More Find out more! Climate Cruisader Age X - X KS 2, 3; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. View More Book Now! African Explorer Age X - X KS 2, 3; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. View More Book Now!

The Zagaro EYFS, KS 1; Early Years, First Stage KS 1. Ages 3 - 7 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: Our rat protagonist meets a host of ZooLab’s weird and wonderful animals and uses their characteristics to create an imaginary monster. Spoiler ahead - at the end of the story we find out the Zagaro is real, much torats surprise! Our story-based workshops are sure to engage and entertain through our Rangers acting out the story and by getting the children on their feet and moving about! We bring this classic tale to life, adding an extra dimension and sense of excitement through our live animal interaction. Animals used in this workshop Key Workshop Objectives Identify habitats and a series of micro-habitats Discuss the characteristicsof different animals Encourage listening, participation and imagination Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland This workshop includes FREE RESO URCES! Book Now! Why learn through storytelling? Using storytelling as a mechanism in teaching involves structuring learning around a narrative. It helps children (and adults) make sense of issues and topics by engaging them in a story, making facts easier to remember and participants more open to learning. ​ The benefits of learning through storytelling does not stop at increasing knowledge of the subject area - storytelling encourages creativity, expands vocabulary, increases attention span and helps to reinforce morals. "All the children were able to be actively involved in the session and came out with lots of enthusiasm for the start of our new project on Minibeasts" Name to go here. Customers also booked: Charles Darwin Age X - X KS 2, 3; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. View More Find out more! Climate Cruisader Age X - X KS 2, 3; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. View More Book Now! African Explorer Age X - X KS 2, 3; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. View More Book Now!

Life Cycles EYFS, KS 1, 2. Early Years, First, Second Stage. Ages 3 - 11 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: This workshop uses ZooLab animals to discuss new life, growth, reproduction and ageing as we follow several different animal life cycles. ​ Designed to complement the curriculum topics of Animals including humans and Living things and their habitats, there’s a particular focus on the metamorphosis of a butterfly and the various stages of its development. ​ Some key vocabulary is introduced including ‘metamorphosis’, ‘larva’, ‘chrysalis’, ‘adult’ and ‘reproduce’. Learning Outcomes All children will understand that animals have babies, which grow into adults. Most children will understand that lifecycles vary between animals and be able to explain some. Some children will be able to explain that reproduction produces offspring and these offspring usually vary from their parents. 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 life cycle? A life cycle shows the different stages of development for a living thing! From the moment we’re born to the moment we die, we are in a life cycle. From infancy, every living thing on earth grows, slowly going through stages before reaching adulthood and eventually dying. It’s this journey we call a life cycle. Life cycle of a butterfly A life cycle is defined as the developmental stages that occur during an organism’s lifetime. Butterflies have four life stages; The Egg The larva (caterpillar) The pupa (chrysalis) The adult butterfly 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?

Minibeasts (EYFS) EYFS, KS 1, 2; Early Years, First, Second Stage. Ages 3 - 11 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins OVERVIEW: Minibeasts have existed for around 550 million years and make up approximately 97% of creatures on Earth! In fact, the UK alone is home to 25,000 different species - these little creatures are quite a big deal. Let’s look at Minibeasts together! During ZooLab’s workshop, children get a fun introduction to invertebrates and classification. They get to question, investigate and learn about scientific discovery. This workshop answers all the big questions such as - What do Minibeasts have inside them? Are there any similarities between our bodies and theirs? ​​ Animals used in this workshop 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 Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland This workshop includes FREE RESO URCES! Book Now! What is a Minibeast? A Minibeast is a creature without a backbone. In fact, Minibeasts don’t have any bones at all - their bodies have different structures for movement and protection. Invertebrates come in many shapes and sizes, living in a variety of different habitats in almost all parts of the world. Mollusics Snails, slugs, octopuses. Soft bodied. No legs. Annelids Worms, leeches. Many body segments. No legs. Coelenterate Jellyfish, coral, sea anemones. Aquatic and single internal cavity. Echinoderm Starfish, sea cucumbers, sea urchins. Aquatic and hard, spiny covering/skins. The next group is so big it has to be broken down further! Arthropods - the largest phylum of creatures on Earth have an exoskeleton, a segmented body and paired jointed legs. Insects Ants, bees, cockroaches 6 legs and 3 body segments Arachnids Spiders, scorpions, mites 8 legs and 2 body segments Crustacean Crabs, shrimps and woodlice 10-22 legs and a hard exoskeleton Myriapod Centipedes and millipedes Many legs and segments "All the children were able to be actively involved in the session and came out with lots of enthusiasm for the start of our new project on Minibeasts" Name to go here. Customers also booked: Charles Darwin Age X - X KS 2, 3; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. View More Find out more! Climate Cruisader Age X - X KS 2, 3; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. View More Book Now! African Explorer Age X - X KS 2, 3; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. View More Book Now!

Rainforest Adventurer EYFS, KS 1. Early Years, First Stage. Ages 3 - 7 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: Go on an action-packed adventure through the rainforest layers with ZooLab’s expert Ranger! ​ Explore the layers to uncover a range of exotic critters. From stepping over snails on the forest floor to watching dancing stick insects in the understorey, seeing how snakes climb and tarantulas jump out of burrows - you may even get to meet a canopy-dwelling tree frog too. It’s all part of an approach that combines storytelling and drama to bring the rainforest to life, help children discover biodiversity and to get a first hand look at how what happens in the rainforest can affect us all. Animals used in this workshop Key Workshop Objectives Define tropical rainforest Determine the locations of tropical rainforests in relation to the equator Explore the forest floor, understorey, canopy and emergent layer Discuss adaptations of rainforest animals Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland This workshop includes FREE RESO URCES! Book Now! 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. "All the children were able to be actively involved in the session and came out with lots of enthusiasm for the start of our new project on Minibeasts" Name to go here. Customers also booked: Charles Darwin Age X - X KS 2, 3; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. View More Find out more! Climate Cruisader Age X - X KS 2, 3; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. View More Book Now! African Explorer Age X - X KS 2, 3; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. View More Book Now!