The Malagasy Nursery Project film highlights Chester Zoo’s work in Madagascar, focusing on reforestation efforts and collaboration with local women to restore native habitats and protect biodiversity
Curriculum Links: Science: Ecosystems, biodiversity, and habitat restoration.
Chester Zoo’s UK Birds – Food Investigation is a practical activity that helps children explore bird feeding preferences while developing skills in scientific observation, data collection, and analysis.
Curriculum Links: Science: Animal behaviour, ecosystems, and data collection.
The Design a wildlife garden resource from Chester Zoo teaches children how to plan and create outdoor spaces that support local biodiversity. It combines ecological learning with creative design and recycling skills, helping learners take practical conservation action.
Develop creative and practical skills in conservation-focused design Curriculum Links
Chester Zoo’s „Design your own zoo!“ encourages learners to creatively design zoo environments while learning about animal habitats, conservation, and practical planning. Perfect for enhancing art, science, and maths skills.
thinking skills Gaining knowledge of animal needs and conservation Curriculum Links
This Brown Hare Fact File introduces young learners to the key features of the brown hare, including its habitat, diet, and unique adaptations. It also encourages wildlife conservation through simple actions like supporting local nature reserves and reporting illegal activities.
Curriculum Links: Science: Animals including humans, habitats, food chains, life
The Take part in a survey resource from Chester Zoo teaches learners how to record and monitor wildlife using methods like transects and BioBlitz events. It also encourages children to submit their findings to conservation databases, helping to protect species and habitats.
Develop skills in data collection, presentation, and scientific enquiry Curriculum Links
This resource from Chester Zoo teaches children about the importance of trees and how to identify common native species through leaves, bark, and sensory observation. It combines ecological learning with creative activities to help young people connect with nature.
detail Develop creative skills through activities such as bark rubbings Curriculum Links
The European Grass Snake Fact File from Chester Zoo introduces young people to one of the UK’s most intriguing native reptiles. The resource explores the snake’s habitat, behaviour, diet, and how learners can help protect this species through simple conservation actions.
Curriculum Links: Science: Animal adaptations, life cycles, food chains, reptiles
The Sustainable Palm Oil Investigation from Chester Zoo helps young people understand the importance of choosing sustainable palm oil products and their impact on wildlife conservation through an interactive product investigation.
research and analytical skills by investigating everyday products.  Curriculum Links
The KS1 Maths at Chester Zoo’s Asian elephant habitat resource helps young learners develop basic maths skills by applying them to fun, elephant-themed activities, enhancing both problem-solving abilities and knowledge about animals.
Curriculum Links: Maths: Counting, addition, subtraction, and comparison.
