EYFS and KS1 Activities
We offer four types of educational activity at primary level:
Guided tours: Last for 1 hour and cover approx one third-half of the zoo. Outdoor only.
Please see below for topics.
Workshops: Sessions usually last 45 minutes. Indoor only. Please see over for topics. All
of our workshops include live animal(s) unless stated otherwise.
Meet a Creature: A 30-minute session will usually include 3 species. Please note that
we cannot guarantee specific animals due to feeding regimes, seasonal behaviour,
snakes shedding etc.
Self led: See over for more information.
Guided Tours
Topics/Curriculum Links
General Information
A little on habitats, diets, life cycles and fun facts.
Ideal for a fun day out or if you do not wish to focus
on one particular topic.
A little of everything!
Habitats
Discover a variety of animals and find out about the
habitats they live in.
Living things and their habitats
Variety of Life
Discover some of the fascinating creatures that make
up the animal kingdom. Includes looking at carnivores,
herbivores and omnivores.
Animals, including humans
Living things and their habitats
Rainforest Animals
A tour of a variety of rainforest animals which may
include snakes, tapirs, capybara and tigers!
Living things and their habitats
African Animals
A tour of some of our most popular and well known
species. May include rhino, hippo, lions and giraffes!
Living things and their habitats
For more information or to book a visit:
01653 669 479 (ext 625)
[email protected]
flamingoland.co.uk/education
Workshops
Topics/Curriculum Links
Carlon the Lion’s Birthday Party
An interactive story involving moment and animal
noises (20-30 minutes).
Early years and foundation
stage
Nature Detectives
Test your knowledge of animals in a team
competition. Get hands on with a range of animal
artefacts. (No live animals.)
Living things and their habitats
Animals, including humans
Working scientifically
Weird and Wonderful
An interactive look at camouflage, using your senses,
predators and prey and lots more!
Animals, including humans
Habitat Explorer
Find out about a range of habitats from around the
world and the animals which live there in this fun
hands-on workshop!
Living things and their habitats
Geography
Variety of Life
Take a look at live animals and artefacts from the
animal kingdom in this introduction to classification.
Animals, including humans
Living things and their habitats
Rainforest Explorer
Discover the locations of some of the world’s
rainforests, the layers and some of the animals which
may live there.
Living things and their habitats
Working scientifically
Geography
Animals, including humans
Life Cycles
Explore mammal, amphibian, insect and bird life cycles Living things and their habitats
through role play, artefacts and live animals.
African Rangers
Use detective skills to identify six African animals from
a range of clues provided. Which team will be the most
successful rangers?
Animals, including humans
Living things and their habitats
Working scientifically
Geography
Self led visits: If you would prefer to lead your class yourself, we have worksheets
covering areas such as maths (KS1), geography, literacy, classification and general zoo
trail sheets. Electronic versions can be emailed across for you to print out and bring
with you on the day.
For more information or to book a visit,
please contact our education team:
01653 669 479 (ext 625)
[email protected]
flamingoland.co.uk/education