So, you’ve worked hard all half term?
Now it’s time to PLAY!
We think play is REALLY important at the zoo and we especially like to play animal related games. We thought you might also like to try a few with your friends and family to understand more about animals and conservation but mainly just to have FUN!
GAMES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Board games, active games, pulling funny faces games, storytelling games, we’ve got something for every one in the family! Take a look below for some inspiration this half term.
SUPER SENSES!
Ever wondered what it’s like to have a SUPER SENSE? Nocturnal animals have at least one highly-developed sense. Special adaptations include big ears, large eyes, sensitive whiskers and keen noses.
Our Super Senses Collection includes 3 games to test your own senses:
- Sight – Eye Eye!
- Hearing – Do you hear what I hear?
- Touch – Mystery Object Game
Download our collection of games: Super Senses
Nocturnal creatures come out at night, there’s so much activity after we’ve gone to bed.
Do you know which animals are nocturnal?
Test your knowledge with a game of: Nocturnal Creatures Bingo!
PROTECTING UK WILDLIFE!
Become one of our wonderful UK native species to see whether you can hop, climb, jump or walk from garden to garden to find food and shelter.
Some of these gardens will be brilliant habitats for you, but watch out, because some of these gardens are dangerous places for wildlife…our UK Native Species Threats games is great for all the family!
Download our game board, counters and instructions: UK Native Species Threats Game
ANIMAL ANTICS!
Interested in how animals behave and communicate? We’ve got two games which might be perfect for you!
Get the whole family involved in our Meerkat Sentry Game, and learn about how the pack works together to protect themselves from predators.
Try our: Meerkat Sentry Game
Or become a member of our chimp family and try out a few funny faces whilst getting someone else to guess what you’re trying to communicate!
We give you permission to pull faces at each other with our: Chimp Facial Recognition Game
TOP OF THE TRUMPS!
Anyone around here like a game, where you get to outbid your opponent with facts and figures? Well, we’ve got just the games for you! Two versions in fact, one for BIG CATS and another for LEMURS.
If you like lemurs, spend some time Leaping like a Lemur here
CONSERVATION CONSEQUENCES!
(For older kids in the family)
Conservation Consequences is an interactive storytelling game.
It focusses on conservation of species, global issues and society. The game gets you to write possible future narratives in a fun, creative and interactive way using ‘consequence cards’ (which will help to guide the stories).
The decisions made by each player will affect the other people playing the game.
Play Conservation Consequences
For those interested in a slightly more focussed version about our Sustainable Palm Oil Challenge…
Try our Palm Oil Consequences Game
Around the World in 5 Rainforests
For more half term fun, join us on an exciting rainforest adventure as we visit a new rainforest each day. Using your BEST detective skills, follow the trail of some amazing animals and put your codebreaking skills to the test, for a special surprise at the end of the week!
TO ZOO AT HOME!
We have over 250 FREE learning resources available to keep everyone busy with some fun home learning.