Special Themes Available

Zoo education staff talk to a wide range of ages and abilities and offer talks on special" themes" these can be adapted to suite most ages and abilities. Booked educational parties are offered a 1/2 hour talk as part of their visit to the zoo. These talks include objects to examine from our customs seizures and where appropriate live creatures to meet. If you would like a talk on a special theme please let us know at least 2 weeks prior to your visit.
Some of the themes available are.

"It`s a crime" What is wildlife crime , the work of CITES and PAW

"Why Zoos" the role of zoos in conservation and captive breeding looking at Stud books, pictures and some of the animals which the zoo helps.

"Land mines stink" Mines injure many people. Apopo and the mine clearing rats of Mozambique are making a real difference. Find out how your organisation can help. Meet a real Hero rat!

"Madagascar" A look at the problems currently facing Madagascar and its wildlife. The subject of this years EAZA campaign "Arovako i Madigasikara"

"Plantastic" They provide us with food, medicines, textiles and we very often forget them. Meet a plant that counts, one that drowns its victims and one that lives on thin air! Take away a real carnivorous plant for your school garden.

"Its a bugs life" explore the wonderful world of creepy crawlies, from the scary to the absolute bizarre!