Date and time
Saturday 17 June, 24 June and 1 July 2023
10.30am - 12.30pm
Price
£36
Location
Chester Zoo
Join our Zoo Rangers to find out more about Hormones and Genetics.
Our Hormones and Genetics skills course is an exciting introduction to the science we do here at Chester Zoo, and how we apply it to solve real-world problems. Our experts will explain the fundamentals of these topics, how we collect data, and how this knowledge allows us to prevent extinction.
A typical skills course may look like this (please note topics, timings and locations may vary):
10:30am – drop off at our learning space
10:45am – introduction to topic
11:00am – activity out in the zoo
11:30am – talk on how to develop skills
11:45am – out in the zoo practicing specific skills
12:15pm – final questions and feedback
12:30pm – pick up
Who is it for? This skills course is for young people in secondary school years 7-9. Young people should be booked into the school year group they are currently in. The school year runs from 1 September – 31 August.
What is included? 3 x morning sessions at the zoo (10.30am-12.30pm). Lunch is not included.
Our Junior Skills Courses do not include any hands-on contact with any of the animals in the zoo, or behind-the-scenes access to any keeper areas.
If you have any queries, please email us at juniormembers@chesterzoo.org
We’ve got lots of events on offer which are suitable for a variety of ages. Keep an eye on our events page to discover more.