Exotic Animals Bring Geography Learning to Life

As part of their current Biodiverse Worlds topic, Year 9 geographers enjoyed an engaging and interactive visit from ZooLab, an educational organisation that delivers hands-on workshops using exotic animals to support learning about science, conservation, and the natural world. ZooLab works with schools across the UK to inspire students through memorable experiences that encourage curiosity about wildlife, habitats, adaptation, and biodiversity.

During the session on Friday 24th April, students met a variety of fascinating animals, including Ekans the corn snake, Bruce the Madagascan hissing cockroach, a giant millipede, a tarantula, and Prince Bilal the leopard gecko. Students were able to observe the animals up close while learning about their habitats, diets, behaviours, and how each species is specially adapted to survive in its environment.

The workshop linked closely to students’ Biodiverse Worlds learning, helping them deepen their understanding of ecosystems, classification, and the importance of protecting biodiversity around the globe. The visit was both educational and memorable, bringing classroom learning to life in an exciting and interactive way.

Thank you to the site and reception teams, classroom teachers, and the PTA for helping to make the ZooLab visit possible.