Secondary resources by theme
There are a range of resources for Secondary groups. The resources below included activity sheets and themed notes.
Activity sheets are aimed at the students. They provide a focus for the visit including things to do and think about during the visit and some have activities that can be followed up at school or home. Themed notes are aimed at the teachers but could also be used by older students and provides background information to help accompanying adults to lead discussions during the visit.
Adaptations
Adaptations (776 KB): an activity sheet about how animals are adapted to different environments. Find out about the adaptations that help hippos cope with the heat and penguins survive in the water.
Animal training Animal training (1.0 MB): an activity sheet about why zoos train animals. Find out about some of the species that are trained at Whipsnade and why it is important for the animal’s welfare.
Animal communication
Animal communication (3.0 MB): an activity sheet about the different methods animals use to communicate.
Careers Zoo careers (2.4 MB): themed notes on some of the many careers available at a zoo, what qualifications, skills and personal qualities are needed.
Climate change Climate change (1.1 MB): an activity sheet to find out how species are affected by climate change and what ZSL is doing to conserve them.
Conservation and endangered species Role of a modern zoo (2.5 MB): an activity sheet about what zoos do. Find out about the four main roles of a zoo (conservation, education, research and recreation).
Weird and wonderful (15.1 MB): an activity sheet about some of the more unusual and unique species at Whipsnade Zoo. Find out why these animals are unique and what an EDGE species is.
Enclosure design Enclosure design (1.5 MB): an activity sheet about designing enclosures. Who and what needs to be taken into consideration when designing a new enclosure? Find out the basics and think about the needs of particular species around the Zoo.
Health and safety at the Zoo Health and safety at the Zoo (1.7 MB): an activity sheet about the health and safety considerations at a zoo. Also discover how science is used in the Zoo and Institute of Zoology.
History of ZSL History of ZSL and Whipsnade Zoo (1.2 MB): Discover when ZSL was started and the history of Whipsnade Zoo.
Just a bit of fun Weird and wonderful (15.1 MB): an activity sheet about some of the more unusual and unique species at Whipsnade Zoo. Find out why these animals are unique and what an EDGE species is.
Walk on the wild side trail: Find out about a range of animals around the zoo. Pupil booklet (2.7 MB) Answer booklet (2.7 MB)
