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Chester Zoo Education Maps
[MAP]

Out latest maps show you all the places you might need to know for your school trip.

Wet Weather Walks
[TRAIL]

Enjoy Chester Zoo whatever the weather with this handy wet weather walks resource.

Wildlife Connections Wall Planner 2018
[POSTER]

Explore maths, design & technology and citizenship and more whilst also helping UK wildlife throughout the year! Age 5+

UK Wildlife Blogs - Geography Collection
[COLLECTION]

Find out about geography through exploring Chester Zoo's work in UK. Age 11+

Illegal Wildlife Trade - Geography Collection
[COLLECTION]

Find out about geography through exploring Chester Zoo's work around Illegal Wildlife Trade ! Age 11+

Nigeria - Geography Collection
[COLLECTION]

Find out about geography through exploring Chester Zoo's work in Nigeria. Age 11+

Sustainable Palm Oil - Geography Collection
[COLLECTION]

Find out about geography through exploring Chester Zoo's work around Sustainable Palm Oil ! Age 11+

What animals did you see at Chester Zoo?
[ACTIVITY]

A template to list all the animals you see on a visit to Chester Zoo. Links to english, science and art & design. Age 5+

Create a Wildlife Garden
[POSTER]

Some tips and tricks on how create garden for wildlife at school or at home. Links to science, geography and design & technology. Age 5+

Sleeping Animals Game
[ACTIVITY]

A higher or lower card game to discover how long different animals sleep for. Links to science and maths. Age 7+

How to build a footprint tunnel
[COLLECTION]

Learn how to build a footprint tunnel to identify visiting native species. Links to science, geography and design & technology. Age 7+

Marvellous Moth ID Sheet
[ACTIVITY]

Discover magnificent UK moths in your own garden. Links to science and geography. Age 5+

Pack Your Bags for a Rainforest Expedition
[COLLECTION]

Decide which items you're going to take on an expedition to the rainforest by listening to clues from our staff. Links to science and geography. Age 7+

How to be green
[VIDEO]

Some tips and tricks on how to be more green in your daily life. Links to science, geography and citizenship. Age 7+

Illegal Wildlife Trade Poster
[COLLECTION]

Illegal wildlife trade is one of the biggest threats to wildlife today. These infographic posters link to geography, citizenship and science leading to important discussions and debates. Age 11+

Palm Oil Supply Chain?
[VIDEO]

Follow the supply chain of palm oil from the fruit on the tree to the product you can buy. Links to geography, citizenship and business studies. Age 11+

What is deforestation?
[VIDEO]

An overview about deforestation and how it affects the rainforests we work in across the world. Links to geography and citizenship. Age 7+

The Rainforest Animal Collection
[FACT FILES]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour of some rainforest animals! Age 7+

Science at Chester Zoo - Aquarium Science
[VIDEO]

An introduction to the water science work we do in the aquarium here at Chester Zoo. Links to science Age 11+

Science at Chester Zoo - Endocrinology
[VIDEO]

An introduction to the endocrinology work we do at the lab here at Chester Zoo. Links to science Age 11+

Science at Chester Zoo - Nutrition
[VIDEO]

An introduction to the nutrition work we do in the zoo to make sure our animals are eating the right things. Links to science Age 11+

Science at Chester Zoo - UV Light & Heat for Reptiles
[VIDEO]

An introduction to how we use UV light and heat to make sure our reptiles are kept at the right temperature. Links to science Age 11+

Nutrition & Digestion Crossword
[ACTIVITY]

Find out the answers to our crossword all about nutrition and digestion. Links to science & english Age 7+

Nutrition & Digestion Quiz
[ACTIVITY]

Take our true or false quiz all about nutrition and digestion. Links to science. Age 7+

Animal Diet Nutrient Breakdown Activity
[COLLECTION]

Discover the nutrient breakdown of animal's diets using mathsnutrition and digestion. Links to science & maths Age 11+

KS2 Nutrition & Digestion Glossary
[COLLECTION]

A useful glossary of words when learning about nutrition and digestion. Links to science & english Age 11+

Nutrition & Digestion Word Search
[ACTIVITY]

Search and find all the words about nutrition and digestion. Links to science & english Age 7+

Science Aquarium Activities
[COLLECTION]

Explore water science with these aquarium activities. Links to science. Age 7+

Heat & Light for Reptile Habitats
[ACTIVITY]

Create a suitable habitat for reptiles whilst taking temperature and light into account. Links to science and maths Age 11+

Science Experiment - Acid Shells
[TEACHER'S GUIDE]

Show your pupils the effect of acid on egg shells to discuss different water ecosystems. Links to science. Age 7+

Science Experiment - Giant Sweets
[TEACHER'S GUIDE]

Explore the science behind osmosis using sweets. Links to science. Age 7+

Science Experiment - pH Science
[TEACHER'S GUIDE]

Get your pupil's to create their own pH indicator using cabbage. Links to science. Age 7+

An introduction to illegal wildlife trade
[VIDEO]

Illegal wildlife trade is one of the biggest threats to wildlife today. This animation links to geography, citizenship and science leading to important discussions and debates. Age 11+

Rainforests
[TOPIC GUIDE]

A cross-curricular guide to using our online learning resources all about rainforests. Helpful hints for english, maths, science, art, P.E, music and geography For teachers.

Palm Oil - Supply and Demand
[VIDEO]

Explore how we can act for wildlife by creating demand for sustainable palm oil in the supply chain. Links to geography, citizenship and business studies. Age 11+

Sing for Songbirds Fundraising Pack
[TOPIC GUIDE]

Discover the threats to endangered songbirds & how you can help protect them through fundraising.. Great for learning about important conservation issues & to encourage pupils to act for wildlife Age 5+

Sing for Songbirds Singalong
[VIDEO]

Get your whole school to learn our Sing for Songbirds song using this singalong video! Great for music & learning about conservation. Age 5+

Sing for Songbirds Notation
[ACTIVITY]

Get your whole school to learn our Sing for Songbirds song using the notation for the song to learn on piano, guitaror any otherinstrument! Great for music & learning about conservation. Age 5+

Creative Writing at Chester Zoo
[COLLECTION]

Inspire learners to write about animals at the zoo in really creative ways. Links to english. Suitable for ages 7+

Creative Writing
[COLLECTION]

Inspire learners to write their own stories about animals in the wild. Links to english, geography, PSHE and conservation. Suitable for ages 7+

Animal Fact File Template
[ACTIVITY]

Use this blank template to create your own animal fact file. Links to science, english and geography Ages 7+

Where in the world are rainforests?
[VIDEO]

A quick introduction about where you'll find some of the rainforests we work in across the world. Links to geography. Age 7+

Massive Elephant Maths!
KS1
[ACTIVITY]

A massive elephant maths activity to do whilst watching the elephants in the zoo. For ages 5-7

Massive Elephant Maths!
KS2
[ACTIVITY]

A massive elephant maths activity to do whilst watching the elephants in the zoo. For ages 7-11

Massive Elephant Maths!
KS3
[ACTIVITY]

A maths activity which explores real world science by looking at the data from hormones to plot graphs & find out whether an elephant is pregnant or not. For ages 11+

Palm Oil Perspectives - Consumers
[VIDEO]

An overview about the consumer's role in the supply chain of palm oil. Looking at sustainability & production Links to geography. Age 7+

Palm Oil Perspectives - Manufacturers
[VIDEO]

An overview about the manufacturer's role in the supply chain of palm oil. Looking at sustainability & production Links to geography. Age 7+

Palm Oil Perspectives - Plantations
[VIDEO]

An overview about palm oil plantations. Looking at sustainability & production Links to geography. Age 7+

What do we do in the rainforests of Africa?
[VIDEO]

An overview about the conservation work we're doing in the rainforests of Africa Links to geography. Age 7+

Palm Oil Supply Chain in Detail
[VIDEO]

Follow the supply chain of palm oil in detail from plantation, mill, manufacturer, retailer to consumer.. Links to geography, citizenship and business studies. Age 11+

Palm Oil Supply Chain Infographic
[POSTER]

Follow the supply chain of palm oil from plantation, mill, manufacturer, retailer to consumer.. Links to geography, citizenship and business studies. Age 11+

Animal Alphabet
[ACTIVITY]

From Aardvark to Zebra, try to find an animal for every letter of the alphabet. Links to English. Great for any age!

Draw your own Aquarium
[ACTIVITY]

Learn the names of unusual fish by creating your own aquarium. Links to science and art & design. Great for Early Years & 5+

Palm Oil Challenge Recipe Pack
[ACTIVITY]

Explore maths, design & technology and citizenship whilst making some Sun Bear Shortbread or Cassowary Splatjacks with this yummy recipe pack! Age 5+

Why are rainforests important?
[VIDEO]

A video of Chester Zoo staff talking about why the rainforests we work in across the world are so important for animals, plants and people. Links to geography, citizenship and science. Age 7+

Who lives in or near rainforests?
[VIDEO]

Find out about some of the people living & working around rainforests. Links to geography and citizenship. Age 7+

Which rainforest animals are at the zoo?
[VIDEO]

Find out which rainforest animals we have here at the zoo from the tiny Golden Mantella Frog to the mighty Jaguar. Links to geography and science. Age 7+

Which animals live in the rainforest?
[VIDEO]

Find out which rainforest animals we have here at the zoo from the tiny Golden Mantella Frog to the mighty Jaguar. Links to geography and science. Age 7+

What products come from rainforests?
[VIDEO]

Find out what products you can find in rainforests that we use here in UK. Links to geography, science and citizenship. Age 7+

What is the climate like in the rainforest?
[VIDEO]

A video of Chester Zoo staff talking about what the climate is like in the rainforests we work in across the world. Links to geography. Age 7+

What do we do in the rainforests of Madagascar?
[VIDEO]

An overview about the conservation work we're doing in the rainforests of Madagascar Links to geography. Age 7+

What are the layers of the rainforest?
[VIDEO]

A video exploring the layers of the rainforest. Links to geography, habitat and science Age 7+

What do we do in the rainforests of Ecuador?
[VIDEO]

An overview about the conservation work we're doing in the rainforests of Ecuador Links to geography. Age 7+

Spirit of the Jaguar
[IN ZOO TRAIL]

A rainforest trail that explores questions about our Jaguars and Sloths in the zoo. Bringing geography, science and maths to life! Age 7+

How to Build a Bird Box
[VIDEO]

A simple video guide showing you how to apply maths and design skills to produce your own Bird Box. Suitable for ages 7+

Realm of the Red Ape Trail
[IN ZOO TRAIL]

A rainforest trail that explores questions about our Orangutans and Snakes in the zoo. Bringing geography, science and maths to life! Age 7+

Palm Oil - The Basics
[POSTER]

A poster exploring lots of facts you might not know about palm oil production. Links to english, maths and citizenship A great debate starter for any age!

Palm Oil - What is it?
[VIDEO]

An introduction to palm oil and making a sustainable choice. Links to geography, citizenship and business studies. Age 7+

History of Palm Oil
[POSTER]

A poster showing the historical journey that palm oil has taken to land on our doorsteps as a product we use everyday. Links to history, english and citizenship Age 7+

Introduction to Rainforests
[ACTIVITY]

An introduction to rainforests, looking at the different layers and the geography of rainforests around the world. Age 7+

Sing for Songbirds Event Poster
[POSTER]

Add the details of your fundraising event onto this Sing for Songbirds poster to tell other people what you're doing. All ages

Sing for Songbirds Poster
[POSTER]

Let everyone know you're taking part in Sing for Songbirds with this A3 poster. All ages

Origami Songbirds
[COLLECTION]

Create your own origami songbirds and find out interesting facts! Great for art & design & learning about conservation. Age 7+

Origami Songbirds...simpler!
[COLLECTION]

Create your own origami songbirds and find out interesting facts! Great for art & design & learning about conservation. Age 4+

Origami Bali Starling
[ACTIVITY]

Create your own origami songbird and find out interesting facts! Great for art & design & learning about conservation. Age 7+

Origami
Black-winged Starling
[ACTIVITY]

Create your own origami songbird and find out interesting facts! Great for art & design & learning about conservation. Age 7+

How to make origami songbirds
[VIDEO]

Create your own origami songbird and find out interesting facts! Great for art & design & learning about conservation. Age 7+

Songbird Origami Instructions
[ACTIVITY]

Create your own origami songbird and find out interesting facts! Great for art & design & learning about conservation. Age 7+

Origami Javan Green Magpie
[ACTIVITY]

Create your own origami songbird and find out interesting facts! Great for art & design & learning about conservation. Age 7+

The Songbird Collection
[FACT FILES]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour of some Indonesian songbirds! Age 7+

Bird Watching Guide
[ACTIVITY]

Record native birds using this handy bird spotter's guide and data collection sheet. For ALL ages.

How to Prepare the Ground for Wildflowers
[ACTIVITY]

A printable guide showing how to prepare the ground for wildflower seeds. A great activity to get children learning about nature & encourage wildlife to your garden. Suitable for ages 7+

How to Prepare the Ground for Wildflowers
[VIDEO]

A 'how to' video guide showing how to prepare the ground for wild flower seeds. A great activity to get children learning about nature & encourage wildlife to your garden. Suitable for ages 7+

How to make Yoghurt Pot Bird Feeders
[VIDEO]

A video guide showing how to make yoghurt pot feeders. A really great activity for Early Years. Get your hands messy & mix ingredients to help feed the birds! Suitable for ages 3+

How to Record Wildlife
[VIDEO]

A video guide showing simple instructions for how to record wildlife.s. A really great activity for maths, science and ICT. Suitable for ages 5+

How to make Yoghurt Pot Bird Feeders
[ACTIVITY]

A video guide showing how to make yoghurt pot feeders. A really great activity for Early Years. Get your hands messy & mix ingredients to help feed the birds! Suitable for ages 3+

How to make a Toad Abode
[COLLECTION]

A printable step by step guide and 'how to' video showing how to make a Toad Abode for your garden! Get creative using art & design to decorate your very own home for toads! Suitable for ages 3+

How to make Wildflower Wellies
[VIDEO]

A video 'how to' guide showing how to make Wildflower Wellies for your garden! Get creative using art & design. Suitable for ages 3+

How to make Wildflower Wellies
[ACTIVITY]

A printable step by step guide showing how to make Wildflower Wellies for your garden! Get creative using art & design! Suitable for ages 3+

How to make Wildflower Wellies
[COLLECTION]

A printable step by step guide and 'how to' video showing how to make Wildflower Wellies for your garden! Get creative using art & design! Suitable for ages 3+

How to Build a Hedgehog House
[VIDEO]

A 'how to' video guide showing how to build a hedgehog house. Applying maths, design & technology and conservation Suitable for ages 7+

How to make a Toad Abode
[ACTIVITY]

A printable step by step guide showing how to make a Toad Abode for your garden! Get creative using art & design to decorate your very own home for toads! Suitable for ages 3+

How to Build a Compost Heap
[VIDEO]

A 'how to' video guide showing how to build a compost heap for your garden! Use design andmaths skills to help you build. Suitable for ages 7+

How to Build a Compost Heap
[ACTIVITY]

A 'how to' guide showing how to build a compost heap for your garden! Use design andmaths skills to help you build. Suitable for ages 7+

How to make a Toad Abode
[VIDEO]

A 'how to' video guide showing how to make a Toad Abode for your garden! Get creative using art & design to decorate your very own home for toads! Suitable for ages 3+

How to make a Compost Heap
[COLLECTION]

Download a printable Step by Step Guide and How To Video as a Collection. Links to maths, design & technology and conservation. Suitable for ages 7+

How to make a Hedgehog House
[COLLECTION]

Download a printable Step by Step Guide and How To Video as a Collection. Links to maths, design & technology and conservation. Suitable for ages 7+

How to make a Hedgehog House
[ACTIVITY]

A printable step by step guide to make a Hedgehog House. Great for applying maths, art and design skills whilst learning the importance of conservation. Suitable for ages 7+

How to Build a Bird Box
[ACTIVITY]

A simple step by step guide to print off showing you how to apply maths and design skills to produce your own Bird Box. Suitable for ages 7+

How to Build a Bat Box
[COLLECTION]

Download a printable Step by Step Guide and How To Video as a Collection. Links to maths, design & technology and conservation. Suitable for ages 7+

How to Build a Bird Box
[COLLECTION]

Download a printable Step by Step Guide and How To Video as a Collection. Links to maths, design & technology and conservation. Suitable for ages 7+

How to Build a Bug Hotel
[COLLECTION]

Download a printable Step by Step Guide and How To Video as a Collection. Links to maths, design & technology and conservation. Suitable for ages 7+

How to Make Yoghurt Pot Feeders
[COLLECTION]

Download a printable Step by Step Guide and How To Video as a Collection. Links to maths, design & technology and conservation. Suitable for ages 3+

How to Prepare the Ground for Wildflowers
[COLLECTION]

Download a printable Step by Step Guide and How To Video as a Collection. Links to maths, design & technology and conservation. Suitable for ages 7+

How to Build a Bat Box
[VIDEO]

A simple video guide showing you how to apply maths and design skills to produce your own Bat Box. Suitable for ages 7+

How to Build a Bat Box
[ACTIVITY]

A simple video guide showing you how to apply maths and design skills to produce your own Bat Box. Suitable for ages 7+

The Nocturnal Animal Collection
[FACT FILES]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour of some nocturnal animals! Age 7+

Aardvark
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Andean Bear
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Asian Elephant
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Asian Fairy-bluebird
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Atlas Moth
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Aye-aye
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Bali Starling
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Banteng
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Black-winged Starling
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Rufous-fronted Laughingthrush
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Sumatran Laughingthrush
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Javan Green Magpie
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Blue Morpho Butterfly
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Bornean Orangutan
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Caribbean Flamingo
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Cheetah
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Chimpanzee
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Eastern Black Rhinoceros
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Golden Mantella
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Humboldt Penguin
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Jaguar
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Linne's Two-toed Sloth
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Lowland Tapir
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Malayan Tapir
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Montserrat Tarantula
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Okapi
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Painted Lady Butterfly
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Philippine Mouse Deer
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Reticulated Python
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Ring Tailed Lemur
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Rock Hyrax
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Rodrigues Fruit Bat
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Rothschild Giraffe
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Seba's Short-tailed Fruit Bat
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Southern Cassowary
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Sumatran Orangutan
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Sumatran Tiger
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Sunda Gharial
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

Visayan Warty Pig
[FACT FILE]

Find out interesting facts about habitat, threats, diet, behaviour & much more! Age 7+

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