Workshops
We also have 6 fantastic half-day workshops for you to choose from. Each links to the science curriculum at Key Stages 1 and 2 with elements of geography, English and other subjects too.
The workshops we offer are:
Rainforests
Children learn about the animals, plants and resources of the rainforest and compare these to a native forest. This session includes activities in our native woodland where children use scientific skills to age trees and hunt for native wildlife.
Habitats
Children explore how animals are suited to their environment by looking at habitats such as rainforest, desert and native woodland. In our native woodland children will use scientific skills to discover what makes up this habitat and which animals live there.
Eat or be eaten
Children investigate what makes a suitable diet for some of the animals at Tropical World by comparing adaptations between herbivores, carnivores and omnivores. Children will also explore and investigate food chains. This workshop will mostly take place indoors.
Variety of life
Children turn into mini zoologists in this session as they learn how to group animals according to their characteristics. Emphasis will be on the five main vertebrate groups but we will also discuss invertebrates. This workshop will mostly take place indoors.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
A workshop specifically for our younger visitors aged 4 to 5. Children will find out about different habitats and take part in hands-on activities, animal movements and songs. This workshop mostly takes place indoors and can also be booked for Year 1.
Butterfly Scientist
Children develop their knowledge about butterflies, moths, their life cycle and get crafty with some artwork. Key Stage 2 will also focus on adaptations and evolution. In the warmer months when butterflies are active, they will work scientifically to explore their natural habitats in our nearby park and wildflower meadow and use keys or spotter sheets to help identify them.
These interactive, hands-on workshops are led by our zoo education team and are designed to complement your self-led tour around Tropical World. All equipment is provided. We recommend booking a morning tour around Tropical World with an afternoon workshop, or vice versa.
Workshops are available
Monday to Friday throughout the school year.
Many activities take place outside in Roundhay Park but sessions can also be run indoors during the colder months and in very poor weather.
How to book
Prices: £82 per workshop per class of up to 32 pupils. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Please contact our education team on:
tweducation@leeds.gov.uk
Talks
If you are a secondary, further or higher education group, we may be able to offer a bespoke talk for you. Ones delivered previously include Zoo and Conservation Careers, Zoo Interpretation and Talks, Tropical World as a Business. Please contact us to discuss details and prices.
