Free Educational Resources
Whilst the zoo is closed and most of you are having to stay indoors, our zoo education team will be bringing you a whole host of free downloadable animal fun to keep you busy at home.
We will be uploading resources regularly so keep checking this page for updates.
Animal Antics
Fun animal arts and crafts the whole family can do at home!
Download the equipment lists then watch the videos below to get crafting!
How to make an egg box penguin colony – click here to download the equipment list.
How to make a marine predator prey game – click here to download the equipment list.
How to make a recycled bottle animal planter – click here to download the equipment list.
How to make a toilet roll bird feeder – click here to download the equipment list.
How to make a sock owl – click here to download the equipment list.
Wild Activity Packs
National Curriculum linked activity packs to help with your virtual learning and home schooling.
Invertebrates activity pack – click here to download
Amphibians activity pack – click here to download
Reptiles activity pack – click here to download
Mammals activity pack – click here to download
Birds activity pack – click here to download
Classifications activity pack – click here to download
Underwater worlds activity pack – click here to download
Habitats activity pack – click here to download
Endangered species activity pack – click here to download
Food chains activity pack – click here to download
Wildlife on your doorstep activity pack – click here to download
Colouring Sheets
Have a go at colouring in some of the animals you will find in our zoo. Don’t forget to tag us in your masterpieces on social media!
Simply click on the types of animals below to download and print the sheets.
| Halloween – Lemur | Halloween – Owl | Halloween – Wallaby |
| Lemur | Owl | Praying Mantis |
| Puffer Fish | Wallaby |
Animal Super Powers
Find out all about animals with super cool adaptations and what they use them for.
Lemurs
Click here to download the workbook.
Created by Ellie Evans and Abbie Starsmeare – students at University Centre Reaseheath
Brazilian Tapirs
Click here to download the workbook.
Created by Ellie Evans and Abbie Starsmeare – students at University Centre Reaseheath
Royal Pythons
Poison Dart Frog
Otters
Leafcutter ants
Geckos
Animal Encounters
We will take you on a sofa safari! Bringing you some up close encounters and interesting facts about our amazing animals from the comfort of your living room.