Live lessons | UK Wildlife

UK Wildlife

Our next live lesson will be broadcast on the 25th of June 2026 at 2pm.

Suitable for: Key Stage 2 & Key Stage 3

This Live Lesson takes students on a journey into the world of UK wildlife, exploring the incredible native species found at Chester Zoo and across the country.

In this interactive session, students will meet zoo staff working to protect wildlife across the zoo estate and beyond. They’ll explore familiar UK species and uncover the challenges they face in a rapidly changing environment, from habitat loss to climate change.

Students will also hear from the team at the National Marine Aquarium, discovering the importance of the rich and diverse wildlife found in our UK seas.

In this lesson, students will:

Explore a wide range of native UK species, from countryside to coast.
Learn about the habitats and ecosystems these species rely on to survive.
Discover how small changes to gardens and local green spaces can make a big difference for wildlife.

UK Wildlife Learning Resources

Explore curriculum linked learning resources packed with UK wildlife facts, conservation activities, habitat investigations, and classroom challenges to continue the learning beyond the Live Lesson.

Learn about UK bees

This resource from Chester Zoo teaches young people how to identify different types of bees and understand their role in pollination.

How to build a bird box

This resource teaches students how to construct bird boxes, promoting practical design skills and environmental conservation.

Learn how to identify trees in the UK

This resource teaches children about the importance of trees and how to identify common native species.

Investigate which foods different birds eat

A practical activity that helps children develop skills in scientific observation, data collection, and analysis.

Create a hibernaculum

This resource shows learners how to build a safe space for amphibians, reptiles, and other wildlife to survive the winter.

Garden design activity

This resource teaches children how to plan and create outdoor spaces that support local biodiversity.

Take part in a survey

This activity teaches learners how to record and monitor wildlife using methods like transects and BioBlitz events.

Investigate amphibians and reptiles in winter

This activity teaches learners how these animals survive cold months by finding sheltered hibernation spots.

UK Wildlife Fact Files

Discover the amazing wildlife found right here in the UK with this collection of engaging fact files. From woodland mammals to garden birds, these resources help bring native wildlife to life through exciting facts and key information.

Perfect for use in the classroom, these fact files can support topic work, guided reading, independent research and science lessons linked to habitats, food chains and adaptation. They also make great discussion starters, display resources or inspiration for creative writing and conservation projects.

Red Squirrel Fact File

This fact file introduces young learners to one of the UK’s most threatened native mammals, exploring its diet, habitat, and adaptations. It also highlights the conservation challenges red squirrels face and the actions needed to protect them.

Hedgehog Fact File

This fact file introduces children to the UK’s native hedgehog, highlighting its habitat, diet, and unique physical features.

Garden Snail Fact File

This fact file helps children explore the lives of these slow-moving invertebrates, including where they live, what they eat, and how long they live.

Red Fox Fact File

This fact file introduces children to the UK’s most common wild carnivore, exploring its habitat, diet, and unique adaptations.

Brown Hare Fact File

This fact file introduces young learners to the habitat, diet, and behaviour of the UK’s fastest land mammal.

Pine Marten Fact File

This fact file introduces learners to this rare woodland species, exploring its habitat, diet, and unique adaptations.

European Grass Snake Fact File

This resource explores the European grass snake’s habitat, behaviour, diet, and how learners can help protect this species.

Swift Fact File

This fact file introduces learners to the habitat, diet, and fascinating migration of this endangered UK bird.

Live Lesson: UK Wildlife

UK Wildlife

Our next live lesson will be broadcast on the 25th of June 2026 at 2pm.

In this lesson, students will: