Savannah Bird Trail

This self-led trail explores the habitats of Tsavo in Kenya, Africa via the walk-through Tsavo National Park Bird Safari at Chester Zoo.

Pupils will explore the different ways birds in Tsavo have adapted to survive in this difficult habitat. This trail also links with Chester Zoo’s conservation programmes involving savannah animals.

Curriculum Links

SC2 life processes: living things. Living things in their environment, adaptations. Geography: knowledge and understanding of places, knowledge and understanding of environmental change and sustainable development                         

Things to do in school before the visit: Find out about savannah habitats and name some of the different kinds of animals that live there; find Kenya and Tsavo on a map of Africa and discuss what ‘adaptations’ are, using one animal as an example.

Download Savannah Bird Trail and Chester Zoo map

Resources required in the zoo:

• Clipboards, pencils or pens
• Chester Zoo map and Savannah Bird Trail
• Appropriate clothing (this is an outdoor activity)
• Camera (optional)

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