Prepare for your Minibeast Investigate session with our information pack.
Pre-visit sheet - Minibeast Investigate! (522.35 KB)
How to book:
Contact our Discovery and Learning team directly on 01582 871563 or learning@zsl.org
Have you ever wondered what roams between the exotic species at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo? In Minibeast Investigate! pupils will will work scientifically to collect real data on native species found in our specially designed wildlife habitat. Pupils will explore habitats to uncover native species and work in small groups to identify animals using keys. This session will include engaging activities that develops pupils understanding of food chains, use of scientific keys and collecting data skills.
Key Stage: KS2 (7-11 years old)
Duration: 45 min
Capacity: 35 students
Location: Wildlife learning space – next to schools lunchroom
KS2 Science
Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4)
Working scientifically
Living things and their habitats
Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 and 6) Programme of Study
Working Scientifically
Living things and their habitats
Students will be able to;
Before your visit:
Download our Butterfly House Self Guided Resources (1.28 MB) for great activities to use before visiting the zoo including free spotter sheet and species ID cards
While at the Zoo:
Visit the Butterfly House and use the identification tables to identify as many butterflies as possible (HINT: the butterflies are grouped in order of colour on the identification boards!) Download our Pre-visit sheet - Minibeast Investigate! (522.35 KB) to use while visiting the Butterfly House.
After your visit:
Prepare for your Minibeast Investigate session with our information pack.
Pre-visit sheet - Minibeast Investigate! (522.35 KB)
How to book:
Contact our Discovery and Learning team directly on 01582 871563 or learning@zsl.org