Discovery Workshops
Taking place either in one of our safari classrooms or out and about in our foot safari, we have a range of topics, all linked to the national curriculum. We have workshops that take place during off-peak and peak times. Read more about what workshops you can choose from below.
Email us at learning@knowsley.com for more information on how our workshops will work for your class
(Off-Peak Season: September-April)
Age: EYFS
Curriculum Link: Science (Animals/Habitats/Adaptations & Camouflage) & Number (Counting)
Content: Delivered as an interactive story, we will learn all about different animal habitats around the world as well as how & why animals blend in with their homes.
Location: Classroom
Age: KS1
Curriculum Link: Science (Classifications), Maths (Addition/Subtraction) & Literacy (Adjectives)
Content: In this session your class will be transformed into Animal Detectives to help solve a terrible crime that has been committed at the Safari. We will look into the differences between the 5 animal groups and use this to analyse clues left at the scene and follow them to find the culprit.
Location: Classroom
Age: KS2
Curriculum Link: Science (Endangered Animals/Technology)
Content: We will delve into the world of endangered animals, your class will investigate what causes animals to become endangered as well as look into how we help conserve those animals and their habitats.
Location: Classroom
Age: KS1 and KS2
Curriculum Link: Science (Africa/Habitats/Adaptations)
Content: Your class will go on an adventure into the Foot Safari and explore the different habitats on the continent of Africa
Location: Walking Tour
Age: KS3 and above as a workshop option.
Content: Give your class the opportunity to meet a real-life Carnivore Keeper and ask those burning questions you've also wanted to know about the animals in their care, their day-to-day roles and responsibilities, or even their own career path into the industry. This session takes place in our Tiger Classroom and runs for 45 mins.
Curriculum Link: Careers
Locations: Tiger Classroom
Age: KS3 and above as a workshop option.
Content: This workshop is ideal to give your class a taste of the different roles you may find in a Zoo or Safari; from Animal Keeper to Veterinarian they will have case study accounts from our experienced team of the various roles needed to keep us running. They will have the opportunity to learn more about how to get into the Zoo Industry as well as get to have a go at some of the tasks each role is responsible for.
Curriculum Link: Careers
Locations: Classroom
(Peak Season: May-JULY)
Age: Reception to KS2
Content: Choose from Rainforest, African Savannah or Deserts. Children take part in an interactive story session, using props and artefacts to bring the chosen habitat to life.
Curriculum Link: Science (Habitats/Diet/Adaptations)
Locations: Classroom
Age: KS3 and above as a workshop option.
Content: Give your class the opportunity to meet a real-life Carnivore Keeper and ask those burning questions you've also wanted to know about the animals in their care, their day-to-day roles and responsibilities, or even their own career path into the industry. This session takes place in our Tiger Classroom and runs for 45 mins.
Curriculum Link: Careers
Locations: Tiger Classroom
Age: KS3 and above as a workshop option.
Content: This workshop is ideal to give your class a taste of the different roles you may find in a Zoo or Safari; from Animal Keeper to Veterinarian they will have case study accounts from our experienced team of the various roles needed to keep us running. They will have the opportunity to learn more about how to get into the Zoo Industry as well as get to have a go at some of the tasks each role is responsible for.
Curriculum Link: Careers
Locations: Classroom
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