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We amaze, educate and inspire through our ethical and engaging animal encounters. ​ Our ZooLab presenters and animal teams work closely with early years, schools, businesses and in the care sector to achieve learning and wellbeing outcomes. We engage with people in an informative way through our unique animal workshops. ​ Our workshops are safe and easy to book. Our professional customer service team are happy to discuss the best options for you. Whether booking a face to face or digital experience ZooLab makes learning fun.​ Find out more. We're the UK’s #1 for ethical animal encounters Book Now! Find Out More! “We were SO impressed with Eleanor! She kept a challenging class completely hooked and was clearly extremely knowledgeable about the animals. The children LOVED the experience and haven't stopped speaking about it." Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School Workshops Anchor Educational Workshops Whether you're a young person or a young adult, we tailor our curriculum based workshops to your specific educational needs and requirements. ​ EYFS Primary Secondary STEM SEN Online Learn more! Animal Therapy Our Animal Therapy sessions promote mental wellbeing and can be used in a wide range of settings. We tailor each session to fit the audience we're presenting to. ​ Care homes Hospices Prisons Pupil referral units Exam stress busters Staff wellbeing sessions. Learn more! Events and Corporate Our hands-on animal encounters are bespoke tailored to your staff and clients. We can provide entertainment for a conference or even run an entire event ourselves! ​ Events & Parties Corporate Entertainment School Clubs Summer Camps Libraries Museums Learn more! Online & International ZooLab is a fully interactive learning experience which offers flexibility, accessibility and a unique and an effective learning experience - no matter where in the world you are! ​ International Programmes Digital Learning Library Sessions After School Clubs Summer Camps Learn more! Meet Our Team! Before your visit, we'd love you to meet our ZooLab Rangers and their animals. ZooLab's passionate presenting team are skilled at working within a variety of settings and adapt each session to suit the age and ability of the audience. Whether used as a therapy or teaching tool, ZooLab's unique style allows participants to find their confidence at their own pace and gain a great deal from the animal encounter both online or face to face. Meet the Team Meet our characters! FREE RESOURCES! Each workshop comes with a FREE dedicated resource pack including worksheets and support materials to continue the fun after your session. Check out our Resources!

Educational Animal Presenter Full-time/ permanent Current positions available in: Dartford | Bromley | Kent and surrounding areas; Romford and surrounding areas Please only apply for this position if you have a driving licence Do you love animals, and have a passion for the natural world? ​ Are you outgoing and enthusiastic with the ability to inspire through teaching? ​ Are you patient, caring and thoughtful in your approach? ​ ZooLab, the UK’s No.1 provider of live educational animal experiences, are looking for enthusiastic, confident and experienced Educational Presenters to deliver interactive animal experiences to a range of audiences in line with the national curriculum, curriculum for excellence and animal therapy/ early years learning outcomes. You will receive full presentation and animal husbandry & welfare training, as well as specialist training in working with our various audience groups. You will also receive a robust accredited training programme which will be ongoing throughout your time with the company. Your territory will comprise of around a 60 mile circumference of your home postcode (dependant on area), and you will use your own vehicle to travel to booked appointments. This position may involve working within Central Manchester as well as outer boroughs. ​ In return you will receive reimbursement of petrol expenses as well as car allowance to cover any maintenance costs of the vehicle. ​ You will keep a selection of animals at home with you, all animals, equipment and general set up will be provided and full support given locally. ​ You will need an Animal Activities Licence to operate as an Educational Animal Presenter in England. This is issued to you from your local authority on completion of an application process and home inspection. ZooLab will guide you through this process, and cover all costs of the licence. ​ ZooLab offer a great bonus and benefits structure, including regular incentive trips to areas of conservation interest, commission structures, and regular performance related bonuses for those achieving outlined targets. As well as this, we have excellent routes for progression and career development in a variety of areas. ​ ​ If you think you have what it takes to amaze, inspire and educate audiences of all generations, we would love to hear from you! Email nicolasteph@zoolabuk.com

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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. Workshops 5 - 7 Year Olds Workshops 8+ Year Olds Book Now Our workshops include FREE PRINTABLE RESOURCES Core Topics (5 - 7 years) 5-7 YEAR Rainforest Adventurer EYFS, KS 1. Early Years, First Stage. Ages 3 - 7 . ​ Go on an action-packed adventure through the rainforest layers with ZooLab’s expert Ranger! 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. Find out more! Rainforest Discovery KS 1, 2, 3, 4. First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 5 - 7. ​ Discover the Rainforest from the comfort of your classroom! Let ZooLab’s intrepid 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. Discover everything you ever wanted to know about life in the steamy tropics and why they are coming under threat. Find out more! Senses & Textures EYFS, KS 1; Early Years, First Stage KS 1. Ages 3 - 7. ​ We’re going to use our senses to meet our animal friends and find out how they use their senses? ​ Children make hands-on discoveries of textures and senses in an animal handling experience that is suitable for everyone from new intake to SEN classes. Find out more! African Explorer KS 1, First Stage. Ages 4 - 7. ​ 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. ​ On our travels you will learn about the fantastic large creatures found in Africa and meet some smaller creatures that call this continent home. Find out more! We're Going On An Animal Hunt EYFS, KS 1, Early Years, First Stage. Ages 3 - 7. ​ This story-based workshop based on a classic children’s book takes children on a fantastic animal hunt! ​ Their ZooLab presenter will take them through grass, a river, mud, a forest and a snowstorm before coming face to face with an array of amazing ZooLab animals!​ Using animals, songs and rhymes helps promote language, physical, social and emotional development. Find out more! Caring For Living Things EYFS, KS 1, Early Years, First Stage. Ages 3 - 7. ​ A very important rule for living things is that they need to stay alive (or else they wouldn’t be living things)! ​ This workshop emphasises what we need to do to look after animals, plants and the planet. Exploring 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 protection/shelter. Find out more! Habitats KS 1, 2, 3, 4. First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 5 - 7. ​ What is a habitat? What types of habitat are there? Why do habitats matter? So many questions answered! ​ ​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. Find out more! Predators, Prey & Food Chains KS 1, 2, 3, 4. First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 5 - 7. ​ Food chains are a very delicate balance - each species is dependent on the others around it. If something upsets that balance then 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. Find out more! Minibeasts EYFS, KS 1, 2; Early Years, First, Second Stage. Ages 3 - 7. ​ 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. Find out more! Lifecycles EYFS, KS 1, 2. Early Years, First, Second Stage. Ages 3 - 7. ​ Designed to complement the curriculum topics of Animals including humans and Living things and their habitats, this workshop uses ZooLab animals to discuss new life, growth, reproduction and ageing. ​ There’s a particular focus on the metamorphosis of a butterfly and the various stages of its development. Find out more! Climate Crusaders EYFS, KS 1, 2. Early Years, First, Second Stage. Ages 5 - 7. ​ Linking to the schools ‘Green Flag’ initiative and global environmental concerns, Climate Crusaders shows how informed personal choices as a consumer can protect animals, habitats all over the world. ​ This workshop investigates issues of consumption, looks at alternatives and teaches us about recycling using practical examples from the animal and insect world. Find out more! Biodiversity KS 1, 2, 3. First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 5 - 7. ​ Nature is a carefully balanced ecosystem which supports a wide variety of life through its biodiversity. ​ This workshop talks of the variety of life on the planet - informing of the difference in levels of biodiversity around the world and warns of the dangers to the balance of nature. Find out more! Evolution KS 1, 2. First, Second, Stage. Ages 5 - 7. ​ Charles Darwin travelled from England, to South America, then to New Zealand, Australia, and finally Africa on the HMS Beagle. ​ This fun and exciting voyage inspired Darwin and his theories. You’ll get to meet some of our extraordinary animals, similar to the species Darwin himself saw and recorded. ​ This is an excellent workshop for classes learning about historical figures, evolution, adaptations, geography, and habitats. Find out more! How Our Bodies Move KS1, KS2. First Stage, Second Stage. Ages 5 - 7. ​ This show explores the anatomy of the human body, giving children an understanding of the biomechanics that make movement possible. We discover how muscles give us facial expression, enable digestion and how the heart keeps us alive. We then compare and contrast bone structure and movement in other vertebrates and invertebrates. Find out more! Animal Explorer All Ages. ​ How slimy is a snail? Are tarantulas terrifying? Do cockroaches give you the creeps? Get up-close and hands-on with our unique Animal Explorer workshop. ​ Guided by your expert ZooLab Ranger, you'll meet a menagerie of mammals, insects, amphibians and arachnids. Will you be brave enough to touch them all? Find out more! Seasonal Topics (5 - 7 years) Chinese New Year EYFS, KS1; Early Years, First Stage. Ages 3 - 7. ​ 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. Find out more! Springtime EYFS, KS1; Early Years, First Stage. Ages 3 - 7. ​ 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. ​ In turn, we look at how each animal reproduces and prepares for the season ahead. Where possible, our presenters will try and bring you examples of eggs and baby animals. ​ Find out more! Anti-bullying KS1, KS2. First Stage, Second Stage. Ages 5 - 7. ​ We follow the story of Boogie the rat - the school bully. Throughout the week Boogie is nasty to his classmates but there is a twist in the tale – we start to find out why Boogie is a bully. The point of this story isn’t to tell you that Boogie is a bad individual and he’s horrible all the time. It’s to tell you just how easy it is to become a bully yourself. 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! 8+ YEARS Core Topics (8+ years) Animal Explorer All Ages. ​ How slimy is a snail? Are tarantulas terrifying? Do cockroaches give you the creeps? Get up-close and hands-on with our unique Animal Explorer workshop. ​ Guided by your expert ZooLab Ranger, you'll meet a menagerie of mammals, insects, amphibians and arachnids. Will you be brave enough to touch them all? Find out more! Rainforest Discovery KS 1, 2, 3, 4. First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 8 - 14. ​ Discover the Rainforest from the comfort of your classroom! Let ZooLab’s intrepid 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. Discover everything you ever wanted to know about life in the steamy tropics and why they are coming under threat. Find out more! Caring For Living Things EYFS, KS 1, Early Years, First Stage. Ages 8 - 11. ​ A very important rule for living things is that they need to stay alive (or else they wouldn’t be living things)! ​ This workshop emphasises what we need to do to look after animals, plants and the planet. Exploring 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 protection/shelter. Find out more! Classification KS 1, 2, 3; First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 8 - 14. ​ This hands-on, animal-handling workshop experience brings pupils face to face with classification. ​ It is 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. Find out more! Habitats KS 1, 2, 3, 4. First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 8 - 14. ​ What is a habitat? What types of habitat are there? Why do habitats matter? So many questions answered! ​ ​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. Find out more! Predators, Prey & Food Chains KS 1, 2, 3, 4; First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 8 - 11. ​ In this workshop we look at feeding connections (what-eats-what) in an ecological community. Using our ZooLab animals, 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. Find out more! Minibeasts EYFS, KS 1, 2; Early Years, First, Second Stage. Ages 8 - 11. ​ 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. Find out more! Lifecycles EYFS, KS 1, 2. Early Years, First, Second Stage. Ages 8 - 11. ​ Designed to complement the curriculum topics of Animals including humans and Living things and their habitats, this workshop uses ZooLab animals to discuss new life, growth, reproduction and ageing. ​ There’s a particular focus on the metamorphosis of a butterfly and the various stages of its development. Find out more! Climate Crusaders EYFS, KS 1, 2. Early Years, First, Second Stage. Ages 8 - 11. ​ Linking to the schools ‘Green Flag’ initiative and global environmental concerns, Climate Crusaders shows how informed personal choices as a consumer can protect animals, habitats all over the world. ​ This workshop investigates issues of consumption, looks at alternatives and teaches us about recycling using practical examples from the animal and insect world. Find out more! Biodiversity KS 1, 2, 3. First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 8 - 11. ​ Nature is a carefully balanced ecosystem which supports a wide variety of life through its biodiversity. ​ This workshop talks of the variety of life on the planet - informing of the difference in levels of biodiversity around the world and warns of the dangers to the balance of nature. Find out more! Evolution KS 1, 2. First, Second, Stage. Ages 8 - 11. ​ Charles Darwin travelled from England, to South America, then to New Zealand, Australia, and finally Africa on the HMS Beagle. ​ This fun and exciting voyage inspired Darwin and his theories. You’ll get to meet some of our extraordinary animals, similar to the species Darwin himself saw and recorded. ​ This is an excellent workshop for classes learning about historical figures, evolution, adaptations, geography, and habitats. Find out more! Oceans KS1, 2, First, Second Stage. Ages 5 - 11. ​ The ocean is vital to all life on Earth. Our ride is here, so let’s climb aboard the submarine and dive right in! Guided by your ZooLab Ranger and virtual ocean resident, we uncover why the ocean is essential and how we can protect it. Pupils explore the different sea zones where we learn about each ecosystem, it's inhabitants and how they have adapted to survive.​ ​ Find out more! ZooLab Environmental Time Machine KS2, 3, Second, Third Stage. Ages 8 - 11. ​ Our new climate workshop joins Z.E.T.; an environmental time machine that travels through time looking at climate data. ​ Z.E.T. addresses topics such as fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, sea ice depletion, rainforest coverage and animal extinctions. Comparing data from different eras allows students to form a direct comparison between human behaviour and climate change. ​ Find out more! How Our Bodies Move KS1, KS2. First Stage, Second Stage. Ages 5 - 7. ​ This show explores the anatomy of the human body, giving children an understanding of the biomechanics that make movement possible. We discover how muscles give us facial expression, enable digestion and how the heart keeps us alive. We then compare and contrast bone structure and movement in other vertebrates and invertebrates. Find out more! Seasonal Topics (8+ years) Chinese New Year EYFS, KS1; Early Years, First Stage. Ages 8 - 11. ​ 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. Find out more! Anti-bullying KS1, KS2. First Stage, Second Stage. Ages 8 - 11. ​ We follow the story of Boogie the rat - the school bully. Throughout the week Boogie is nasty to his classmates but there is a twist in the tale – we start to find out why Boogie is a bully. The point of this story isn’t to tell you that Boogie is a bad individual and he’s horrible all the time. It’s to tell you just how easy it is to become a bully yourself. Find out more! Looking for something different? Check out our full range of workshops! Early Years Workshops Primary Workshops Secondary Workshops On-line or In-person Our workshops can be digital or face-to-face! Contact us to find out more. Contact Us

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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 which introduces ZooLab animals that include vertebrates and invertebrates. Pupils explore different classes of animal so they can uncover their differences and similarities themselves. 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 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 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 CURRICULUM OUTCOMES SCOTLAND Looking for something different? Check out our full range of workshops! More Secondary Workshops Customers also booked: Biomimetics More Information Rainforest Unwrapped More Information Symbiosis More Information Human Impacts More Information

Giant African land snail Achatina fulica Classification: Gastropod Previous Lifespan: 6-10 years ​ Threats: Hermit crab, coconut crab and some bird species ​ Distribution: East Africa ​ Habitat: Forest floor ​ Appearance: Giant African land snails can grow up to 12 cm in length and weight up to 600 g. They can be identified by their mottled brown, conical-shaped shells which have vertical stripes and a yellow foot ​ Diet & Feeding: Leaf litter ​ Social Behaviour: Giant African land snails are nocturnal, moving around at night to feed. With the exception of mating, snails spend much of their time alone ​ Males and females: The giant African land snails are hermaphrodite which means that they have both male and female the reproduction organs ​ Number of young: They lay about 200 eggs ​ Interesting fact: Giant African land snails can drastically reduce its metabolism and survive for a few months or even a few years without food Next

Chilean rose tarantula Grammostola rosea Classification: Arachnid Previous Lifespan: Females live round 20 years. Males live around 2-4 years ​ Size: Maximum of around 6 inches in length ​ Threats: Birds, reptiles, mammals ​ Distribution: Native to Chile ​ Habitat: Desert and scrub habitats ​ Appearance: The overall color is brown to black with rose-hued hair on the hard-shell upper body. A tarantulas fangs fold under the body, meaning that it must strike downward to impale its prey ​ Diet & Feeding: Nocturnal predator of small arthropods. Prey is injected with venom and enzymes that begin breaking it down into ingestible fluids ​ Social Behaviour: They live solitary lives in small underground burrows ​ Males and females: The female is often bigger than the male and also tends to be more aggressive ​ Lifespan: 15-20 years ​ Number of young: The female produces large egg sacs, usually containing in excess of 500 eggs. The female will carry the egg sack under her body protecting it until the eggs have hatched ​ Interesting fact: Unlike other most other spiders, tarantulas do not catch prey in webs. They stalk and attack their prey similar to a jaguar Next

Everyone's different. That's why we tailor all our sessions to be as inclusive as possible. Animals are a great way of engaging young people - particularly those with behavioural and/or learning difficulties and sometimes exceptionally gifted pupils. Our sessions are stimulating and exciting learning experiences for all. ​ Our inclusive SEN and ASN workshops use active learning, visuals, sounds and tangible items to enhance workshops for those who struggle to process and respond to information. ​ This hands-on, practical learning experience helps foster a natural sense of curiosity and inspires eager learners to make sense of the world around them. And all our workshops count towards those all-important curriculum outcomes! ​ Take a look at all the workshops . We can create something bespoke just for you and together we’ll find the perfect session for your class. All About Our World 10% DISCOUNT! ALL ABOUT OUR WORLD Our brand new 'All About Our World' package for nurseries encourages young learners to discover more about themselves and the world around them. Simply book 3 of the workshops below over the course of the year and receive 10% discount on all your sessions! Book All About Our World! Jane's Egg This lifecycle storybook egg-stravaganza follows Jane on a chocolate egg hunt. Along the way, she spies a series of eggs - could they be her chocolate egg prize? Perhaps they belong to some of ZooLab’s amazing animal team? Eco-Investigators Linking to environmental concerns, we explore how informed personal choices can protect animals, habitats and people over the world. This workshop teaches us about recycling, using examples from the animal and insect world. Rainforest Adventurer Go on an action-packed adventure through the rainforest layers and meet animals along the way. It’s all part of an approach that combines storytelling and drama to bring the rainforest to life, help children discover biodiversity. Naturetown 'Naturetown' is a rhyming adventure, following eco-warriors in a crusade to help their local wildlife - investigating issues of pollution, deforestation and litter. We look at how we can protect and care for our animal friends. Ben in the Glen Follow Ben through his home in the glen as he explores the changes and wildlife of the seasons and learn how he records his findings in his nature book. Meet some ZooLab animals linked with the seasons along the way. Our Senses Join Henry as he explores how animals use their senses within their habitats. Our story looks at human's five senses to link to how animals perceive and adapt to their surroundings. All ZooLab workshops can incorporate PECS Animal Flash Cards. This allows each workshop participant to feel safe and secure in knowing what is coming next. PECS Animal Flash Cards Makaton Animal Signing If any workshop participant communicates with Makaton, all ZooLab presenters are capable of signing each individual ZooLab animal. Presenter Style We all know that too much information can be overwhelming! Our presenters have been trained to communicate in bite size chunks. Working with you Our presenters will always consult the teacher present to ensure we are presenting in a fashion that suits your pupils. Sessions can last 30-60 minutes with up to 15 pupils. Alternatively, we can create something bespoke just for you and your pupils. ​ ​

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!

Evolution KS 1, 2. First, Second, Stage. Ages 5 - 11 ​ ​ DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins ​ OVERVIEW: Charles Darwin travelled from England, to South America, then to New Zealand, Australia, and finally Africa on the HMS Beagle. ​ This fun and exciting voyage inspired Darwin and his theories. You’ll get to meet some of our extraordinary animals, similar to the species Darwin himself saw and recorded. ​ This is an excellent workshop for classes learning about historical figures, evolution, adaptations, geography, and habitats. Animals used in this workshop Key Workshop Objectives Discuss Charles Darwin’s early life Explain the theory of evolution Chronicle the path that the Beagle took across the world Note the evolutionary history and divergences of the animals used Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland This workshop includes FREE RESO URCES! Book Now! 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. "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!

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. Animals used in this workshop 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 Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland This workshop includes FREE RESO URCES! 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. "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!