Key Stage 4

Interactive and Engaging Key Stage 4 Workshops at Marwell Zoo

We offer a range of interactive and engaging 30 to 45-minute workshops designed to complement science, geography, psychology, leisure and tourism, art, conservation and animal care specifications and qualifications. Our workshops are not only educational but also fun, making them a perfect addition to your visit to Marwell Zoo.

Each workshop can accommodate up to 90 students per session* (*40 students per session for Observational Drawing), making them ideal for large groups. If you are bringing more than 270 students, please contact us to discuss options.

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30-Minute Workshops

  • Animal Care: Using real case studies, students learn about animal husbandry practices and enclosure design and the importance of continual research and development for animal welfare.
    Please refer to the Animal Care overview sheet for more detail.
  • Classification: With the aid of a dichotomous key, this session introduces students to the importance and difficulties of categorising species using current classification systems.
    Please refer to the Classification overview sheet for more detail.
  • Conservation: Find out how Marwell as a conservation charity meets its aims to protect threatened species and restore habitats locally and globally.
    Please refer to the Conservation overview sheet for more detail.
  • Observational Drawing: Using your own art materials or camera, capture the colour, texture and pattern variation of our current collection of animal skins and bones (HM Revenue & Customs confiscates).
    Please refer to the Observational Drawing overview sheet for more detail.
  • Travel and Tourism: Get an insight into Marwell Wildlife the conservation charity and popular tourist destination, and learn about the complexities of running a zoo.
    Please refer to the Travel and Tourism overview sheet for more detail.
  • Who Works at the Zoo: A brief look at the many job roles involved in zoo sector careers.
    Please refer to the Who Works at the Zoo overview sheet for more detail.

 

All sessions are held in our Science and Learning Centre. You can locate this using our Park Map.

 

45-Minute Workshop

  • Animal Behaviour: An introduction to the value of animal behaviour studies followed by a guided opportunity to have a go at event and time sampling using animals within the park.
    Please refer to the Animal Behaviour overview sheet for more detail.

 

All sessions are held in our Science and Learning Centre. You can locate this using our Park Map.

 

Field Studies

Fulfil your statutory off-site Science and/or Geography field study requirements without the expense of a residential!

Our new fieldwork sessions run over 1 to 2 days incorporating an engaging mix of taught research skills and evaluation sessions with practical data collection and analysis. Depending on your fieldwork focus and duration, data can be collected from one or more environments including mixed and ancient woodland, meadow, and tropical rainforest (subject to availability).

Please  or call us on 01962 777 970 for further information and to discuss your requirements.

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