Early years
Global explorers
Come with us on a journey around the world! One of our expert education officers needs some help from your team of young explorers as they travel to a variety of world habitats. Should we wear sunglasses in the Kalahari Desert? Will a snorkel be required in the wetlands of the Pantanal? It is all down to your team to decide as we attempt to observe some of the most incredible and unique species at FSZ.
Session duration: 30 mins
Session location: Outdoors (Takes place at various zoo locations)
Maximum Group Size: 20 children
Learning Outcomes
LIT 0-04a: I listen or watch for useful or interesting information, and I use this to make choices or learn new things.
SCN 0-01a: I have observed living things in the environment over time and am becoming aware of how they depend on each other.
EXA 0-14a: I use drama to explore real and imaginary situations, helping me to understand my world.
So you want to be a Snow Leopard...
Snow leopards are the ultimate hunters in their Himalayan habitats. How well would your class survive high in the mountains? This session compares how humans and snow leopards use their senses and aims to put participants in their paws for the day by exploring the threats against this truly majestic species.
Session duration: 30 mins
Session location: outdoors (next to snow leopard enclosure)
Maximum Group Size: 20 children
Learning Outcomes
SCN 0-12a: I can identify my senses and use them to explore the world around me.
Bears picnic
This is no teddy bear’s picnic… We have two very hungry brown bears here at FSZ and we need to get their food prepped fast. Our education team need some help from your class! What food should go in the perfect bear feed bucket? It is all down to your class to decide before they have a snack themselves and take a snooze in their own brown bear day bed.
Session Duration: 30-40 mins
Session Location: Begin in Education Centre (indoors) and finish at Brown Bear habitat (outdoors)
Maximum Group Size: 20 children
Learning Outcomes
HWB-030a: Together we enjoy handling, tasting, talking and learning about different foods, discovering ways in which eating and drinking may help us to grow and keep healthy.
HWB-032a: know that people need different kinds of food to keep them healthy.
Bugs Count Using OPAL Guides
Man made vs. natural… This session provides an opportunity for your young learners to start exploring what makes the perfect habitat for many of our native species. In this session they will investigate manmade surfaces and more natural plant beds to find out which is the better home for insects, spiders, millipedes, woodlice, and many other small animals.
Session Duration: 30 minutes – only offered during Summer (April – September)
Session Location: Outdoors (exact location will be confirmed on the day)
Maximum Group Size: 20 children
Learning Outcomes
SCN 0-01a: I have observed living things in the environment over time and am becoming aware of how they depend on each other.
SCN 0-020a: I can talk about science stories to develop my understanding of science and the world around me.
