Home Educator Event

Tracks & ‘Gait’ Expectations

10.30am – 12pm

Find hidden tracks, tackle head-scratcher challenges, and learn to move like the animals themselves in this self-led activity. Along the way, you’ll begin to notice the small details that tell bigger stories.

Scat Chat

10.30am – 12pm

Take part in ‘Scat Chat’, where droppings reveal surprising insights into animal diets, before stepping into the role of a police detective to investigate who’s been here and what they’ve left behind.

Plus explore the sensory table for a hands-on taster of tracking and trailing, as you piece together clues from the natural world.

Talks: Join the Great Marwell Expedition

11am (all ages) / 12.15pm (ages 11+)

An immersive, story rich wildlife session led by one of the Seymour Institute for Wildlife Discovery’s very own explorers. This lively talk blends adventure, science, and discovery as we explore how animals such as rhinos, red pandas and binturongs communicate, move and survive in the wild.

With a mix of engaging storytelling, real tracking techniques, and with occasional audience participation, you’ll uncover the hidden clues animals leave behind and learn to interpret the forest like true field naturalists.

We’ll begin with a general talk at 11am which is suitable for all ages. The 12.15pm talk is tailored for ages 11+.

Base Camp Expeditions and Beyond

(1pm – 3pm)

Join  us out in the zoo for a series of short, interactive sessions designed to develop conservation thinking and field skills. Each moment is an invitation to pause, look closer, and explore the hidden connections between animals, habitats, and the wider world.

While the exact species focus may adapt on the day, the experience always promises curiosity, exploration, and a fresh way of seeing the natural world.

Explore the zoo

Put your new skills and knowledge into practice as you embark on your own adventure around the zoo! Keep an eye out for tracks, trails and signs of animals as you explore.