Prepare for your Fur, Feather, Scales Classify session with our information pack:
Pre-visit sheet - Fur, Feathers, Scales Classify (538.85 KB)
In Fur, Feathers and Scales, Classify! pupils will explore the different vertebrate families deeper with different classification systems. Comparing and contrasting different objects from the natural world students will have to group unfamiliar objects into groups. Pupils will also be introduced to a live animal in order to showcase how humans have an impact on different environments.
Key Stage: KS2 (7-11 years old)
Duration: 30 – 45 min
Capacity: 35 students
Location: Indoor discovery room or traditional Mongolian Ger
You will have the opportunity to choose a location when making a booking over the phone with our booking team.
KS2 Science
Working scientifically
Living things and their habitats
KS2 English
Students will be able to;
Many objects from the natural world used in this session are loaned to us by HM Revenue and Customs.
Please be aware that though we aim to use a live animal in this session, we do not guarantee that they will be present – animals can fall ill or be unwilling to be handled and their welfare is ZSL’s first priority.
Before your visit:
While at the Zoo:
Animal |
Link to session |
Location |
Amur tiger |
Mammal |
Asia |
Mexican Blind cave fish |
Fish |
Discovery Centre |
African penguin |
Bird |
Right of Europe |
Tortoises |
Reptile |
Outside Discovery Centre |
Whites Tree Frog |
Amphibian |
Discovery Centre |
After your visit:
Prepare for your Fur, Feather, Scales Classify session with our information pack:
Pre-visit sheet - Fur, Feathers, Scales Classify (538.85 KB)
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