ZET: ZooLab Environmental Time Machine KS 2, 3; Second Stage, Third Stage. Ages 8 - 14 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins OVERVIEW: J oin ZET: ZooLab Environmental Time Machine - looking at climate data such as fossil fuels, concentration of carbon dioxide, sea ice, rainforests and extinctions. Our climate education workshop compares data, which allows students to form a direct comparison between human interactions and climate change. What will 2100 look like if we make behaviour changes now? 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. Coming Autumn 2025: Free pre-lesson resources and teaching packs! "The included interactive video presentation enhances the workshop and conveys all the information in a fun, informative way." Southview School 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 differentiate 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 we can learn from the past and apply to the future to help reverse the climate change process. Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland 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 Check out our workshops Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes Meet the Rangers We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

From sustainability to STEM or geography, ZooLab's team of expert Rangers use experiential learning techniques to empower and bring the curriculum to life. Secondary school workshops and lesson packs create memorable learning experiences with stick-ability. WE'RE WILD ABOUT SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION! From sustainability to STEM or geography, ZooLab's team of expert Rangers use experiential learning techniques to empower and bring the curriculum to life. Our workshops and lesson packs create memorable learning experiences with stick-ability. At ZooLab, we’re all about encouraging developmental and educational growth through our animal interactions. Students benefit immensely from hands-on and visual learning, guided by specialists who offer new perspectives. 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 pupils develop Teachers have shared that our sessions boost cultural capital, empathy, wellbeing, and even enhance class attendance. ZooLab’s Secondary workshops are curriculum-driven and can be delivered online or in-person. Using exotic animals helps enhance student learning, concentration and wellbeing. 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: 55 mins OVERVIEW: Biomimetics looks at concepts in nature that inspire engineers and scientists to mirror these concepts synthetically to help solve human problems. FIND OUT MORE Classification Ages 8 - 14 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins OVERVIEW: T here 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: C harles 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: W e're going on an exciting journey through this important ecosystem. Learn about animals from rainforest layers while getting hands-on with our team members. 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 interdependence and the different ways that animals interact with one another. FIND OUT MORE Biodiversity Ages 11 - 16 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins OVERVIEW: This nature-focused workshop talks about the abundance of different species on the planet, looking at habitats from around the world. FIND OUT MORE Biomimicry Ages 11 - 14 DURATION: 55 mins OVERVIEW: Discover how Biology and Engineering combine! Students learn how scientists and engineers worldwide use animal-inspired technology to solve the issues of today. FIND OUT MORE Climate Crusaders Ages 8 - 16 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins OVERVIEW: L inking 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: W hat is a habitat? Why do they matter? What makes different habitats unique? In this engaging, hands-on workshop, we’ll answer these questions and more! FIND OUT MORE Rainforest Unwrapped Ages 5 - 14 DURATION: 1 hour 30 minutes OVERVIEW: T he rainforest supplies us with things including wood, medicine and food - but at what price? Get hands-on whilst learning how humans are depleting these resources. FIND OUT MORE ZET: ZooLab Environmental Time Machine Ages 8 - 14 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins OVERVIEW: J oin ZET: ZooLab Environmental Time Machine - looking at climate data such as fossil fuels, concentration of carbon dioxide, sea ice, rainforests and extinctions. FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW Go WILD with ZooLab this National Insect Week! 23rd June - 29th June 2025 Animal Trivia NEW! VALUE RANGE All ages. We’ve stripped things back to basics with our new Animal Trivia workshop. This workshop is all about getting up-close, hands-on with our ZooLab animals whilst learning fun and interesting trivia facts. Our new value range workshop does not include lesson plans, educational resources or learning outcomes - just some amazing animal encounters with our ZooLab team. FIND OUT MORE

Investigate the different ways that species interact with each other in ZooLab's KS3 and KS4 Symbiosis workshop. Explore ‘parasitism’, ‘mutualism’ and ‘commensalism’. Hands on with real animals. Secondary curriculum-linked. 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 interdependence and the different ways that animals interact with one another. Pupils will investigate mutualistic, commensalistic and parasitic relationships - 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. Coming Autumn 2025: Free pre-lesson resources and teaching packs! "Both rangers were great with the students, and the students absolutely loved the sessions. So many questions were asked by students who don't always engage. It was a really great day. Prince Bilal, Ken's gecko, was the star of the show" Orleans Park School 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. 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 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 Check out our workshops Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes Meet the Rangers We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Investigate deforestation and sustainability in ZooLab's KS3 & KS4 Rainforest Unwrapped workshop. How can human impact on Earth's most vital ecosystem be reversed? Secondary curriculum-linked. Rainforest Unwrapped KS 1, 2, 3, 4. First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 5 - 14 DURATION: 1 hour 30 minutes OVERVIEW: T he rainforest supplies us with things including wood, medicine and food - but at what price? Get hands-on whilst learning how humans are depleting these resources. Can we reverse this man-made effect through recycling and sustainability? Pupils learn how, by 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. Coming Autumn 2025: Free pre-lesson resources and teaching packs! "Phillip's ability to tailor his narrative to each class's science topic was met with unanimous praise. His storytelling captivated the children's attention" The William Hogarth School 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 and it’s importance for climate regulation, it is vital that humanity protects this important resource. Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland 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 Check out our workshops Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes Meet the Rangers We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Investigate the rainforest biome with ZooLab's KS3 & KS4 Rainforest Discovery workshop. Explore biodiversity, rainforest layers and animal adaptations to this unique ecosystem. Hands-on with real animals. Secondary curriculum-linked. Rainforest Discovery KS 1, 2, 3, 4. First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 5 - 14 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins OVERVIEW: W e're going on an exciting journey through this important ecosystem. Learn about animals from rainforest layers while getting hands-on with our 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 A ll children will be able to name some animals from a tropical rainforest. 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. Coming Autumn 2025: Free pre-lesson resources and teaching packs! "Lottie was so knowledgeable. She totally engaged with them and filled them with enthusiasm for her subject." Loughton School 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 and it’s importance for climate regulation, it is vital that humanity protects this important resource. Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland 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 Check out our workshops Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes Meet the Rangers We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Investigate the importance of a healthy habitat to animal life in ZooLab's KS3 and KS4 Habitats workshop. Explore what happens when a habitat changes and who will survive. Hands on with real animals. Secondary curriculum-linked. Habitats KS 1, 2, 3, 4. First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 5 - 14 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins OVERVIEW: W hat is a habitat? Why do they matter? What makes different habitats unique? In this engaging, hands-on workshop, we’ll answer these questions and more! We take pupils on a journey through the incredible diversity of habitats found around the world. We’ll examine how living things are uniquely adapted to survive in their natural habitat, and discuss the consequences when habitats are changed or destroyed, highlighting the importance of conservation. This curriculum-based workshop is adapted for different year groups and stages to tie in with your learning and hit age-appropriate outcomes. 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. Coming Autumn 2025: Free pre-lesson resources and teaching packs! “L oved the experience with Zoo Lab ! It's amazing. The session with exotic animals,along with clear explanations about their habits and habitats,makes everything much more engaging. I would definitely recommend it and come back again!" Oakhill Mansions 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 micro-habitats - 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 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 Check out our workshops Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes Meet the Rangers We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Investigate inheritance and natural selection in ZooLab's KS3 Evolution workshop. Explore theory of common ancestors hands-on with real animals. Secondary curriculum-linked. Evolution KS 2, 3, Second, Third Stage. Ages 8 - 14 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins OVERVIEW: C harles 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. By discussing the process of natural selection, we look at why creatures adapt to suit their environment. Pupils 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. Coming Autumn 2025: Free pre-lesson resources and teaching packs! “Emily was excellent! The workshop was great for enhancing students' knowledge on evolution and adaptations, especially when they could see and compare the animals in the flesh." Tiverton High School 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 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 Check out our workshops Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes Meet the Rangers We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Investigate how informed choices can protect the environment in ZooLab's KS3 & KS4 Climate Crusaders workshop. Explore humans impacts and sustainable choices .Hands-on with real animals. Secondary curriculum-linked. Climate Crusaders KS2, KS3, KS4 and First, Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 8 - 16 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins OVERVIEW: L inking 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 human impacts on changing environments,habitat destruction, sustaining ecosystems, global warming, pollution effects and the effects this has on animals. 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. Coming Autumn 2025: Free pre-lesson resources and teaching packs! "Phillip's manner with the children was truly commendable. He effortlessly engaged them and managed their behaviour with such ease.“ The William Hogarth School 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 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 Check out our workshops Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes Meet the Rangers We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Investigate the differences between species in ZooLab's KS3 & KS4 Classification workshop. Explore physical differences and similarities hands-on with real animals. Secondary curriculum-linked. Classification KS 2, 3; Second, Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 8 - 14 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins OVERVIEW: T here 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 that introduces ZooLab animals that include vertebrates and invertebrates. Pupils explore different classes of animals to uncover their differences and similarities. 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. Coming Autumn 2025: Free pre-lesson resources and teaching packs! “Having actual examples of vertebrate and invertebrate animals helped illustrate complex concepts and ideas in a simple, accessable manner." The William Hogarth School What is Classification? Classifying animals basically means dividing them into two main groups - vertebrates and invertebrates. This branch of science is called taxonomy. 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 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 Check out our workshops Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes Meet the Rangers We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Investigate how Biology and Engineering combine in ZooLab's KS3 & KS4 Biomimicry workshop. Explore how scientists and engineers worldwide use animal-inspired technology to solve the issues of today. Secondary curriculum-linked. Biomimicry KS3, KS4; Third Stage, Fourth Stage. Ages 11 - 14 DURATION: 55 mins OVERVIEW: Discover how Biology and Engineering combine! Students learn how scientists and engineers worldwide use animal-inspired technology to solve the issues of today. With fun experiments and some animal encounters, this workshop helps us learn why snake venom is being used in medication, how gecko feet inspired sticky tape, and how cockroaches may help in natural disasters. 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. Coming Autumn 2025: Free pre-lesson resources and teaching packs! "The feedback from the staff and pupils was so positive. We had a fab day. Oli was so professional and was so knowledgeable. “It was great to see pupils overcoming their fears while handling the animals and discovering how nature can inspire advances in technology and science — from frogs inspiring sticky tape, to snake venom being used in medicines, and synthetic spider silk leading to a new biodegradable glue alternative." Smithson Secondary School What is biomimicry? ‘Biomimicry is the science of applying nature-inspired designs in human engineering and invention to solve human problems.’ Scientists and Engineers study plants and animals, looking for nature-inspired solutions to solve the problems of today. Thanks to evolution, plants and wildlife have come up with ingenious ways to survive and thrive in their natural environment. We can then use similar strategies to solve our own issues, like using the science of shark skin to reduce drag on aeroplanes or creating cockroach-like robots to explore the rubble of disaster sites. Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland 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 Check out our workshops Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes Meet the Rangers We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Explore Batesian mimicry, parthenogenesis and camouflage with ZooLab's KS3 & KS4 Biomimetics workshop. Discover how nature inspires scientific discovery - hands-on with real animals. Secondary curriculum-linked. Biomimetics KS3, KS4; Third Stage, Fourth Stage. Ages 11 - 16 DURATION: 55 mins OVERVIEW: Biomimetics looks at concepts in nature that inspire engineers and scientists to mirror these concepts synthetically to help solve human problems. Looking at amazing animal adaptations with the help of our ZooLab friends, we discuss why snail shells inspire architects, the importance of spider silk, and how frogs and cockroaches are inspiring the future of surgery (and more). Learning Outcomes A ll children will be able to give an example of biomimetics. Most children will be able to explain how biomimetics has benefitted us. Some children will be able to suggest how biomimetics 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. Coming Autumn 2025: Free pre-lesson resources and teaching packs! "Excellent session! Zoolab were incredibly flexible, and we managed to plan sessions that worked perfectly for our busy school. Joey brought in a great range of animals and ran the sessions incredibly well. We received great feedback from teachers and students. Thank you again to all!" Smithson Secondary School What is biomimetics? Biomimetics is the science of applying nature-inspired designs in human engineering and invention to solve human problems.’ Scientists and Engineers study plants and animals, looking for nature-inspired solutions to solve the problems of today. Thanks to evolution, plants and wildlife have come up with ingenious ways to survive and thrive in their natural environment. We can then use similar strategies to solve our own issues, like using the science of shark skin to reduce drag on aeroplanes or creating cockroach-like robots to explore the rubble of disaster sites. Curriculum Outcomes England & Wales Curriculum Outcomes Scotland 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 Check out our workshops Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes Meet the Rangers We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?

Investigate the importance of maintaining biodiversity in ZooLab's KS3 and KS4 Biodiversity workshop. Explore carefully balanced ecosystems with arachnids, insects and amphibians. Secondary curriculum-linked. Biodiversity KS 3. KS4. Third, Fourth Stage. Ages 11 - 16 DURATION: 45 mins - 55 mins OVERVIEW: This nature-focused workshop talks about the abundance of different species on the planet, looking at habitats from around the world. Nature is a carefully balanced ecosystem which supports a wide variety of life through its biodiversity. We look at the interdependence of organisms, the importance of conserving biodiversity and human impacts on ecosystems. We look at real-life examples of the Rainforest and highlight the diversity and adaptations 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. Coming Autumn 2025: Free pre-lesson resources and teaching packs! "Ash was brilliant at giving us lots of info about the animals and engaging the pupils with humour. Stuart was very helpful in the booking process, too. Great from start to finish. Thank you!" Mearns Castle High School What is biodiversity? Biodiversity is 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. Overfarming, 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 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 Check out our workshops Our educational workshops hit curriculum outcomes Meet the Rangers We've got the best bunch! Which Ranger will visit you?