Zoo Diary

We truly believe that the future of conservation both locally and globally, depends on teaching and showing young people to understand and respect all flora and fauna on our planet. At the Zoo, our young and enthusiastic staff have the ability and knowledge to teach our young visitors through enjoyment and greater understanding. During holiday times we have exciting quiz trails for all to follow and to make your visit more exciting. Please ask one of the staff for a quiz sheet to fill in and claim your prize when you have finished! For all activities children must be accompanied by an adult. * Usual entrance fee applies to all activities and events.

MAY

1/2 Term (May 24th- June 1st) May 24th- June 1st Look into my eyes Quiz Trail Find out which animal has the longest lashes! Use the clues on the quiz sheet to work out who's eyes to look into for the answers! Cost £1.00 (includes a prize)* Tuesday 27th & Thursday 29th Frog Fun Days Hop along to the zoo today to find out some froggy facts and fiction! Stories & creative fun. Cost £1.00*

JUNE

Sunday 15th Father's Day Offer Kids treat your dad to a warm drink this Father's Day! A full paying child can claim a voucher at the Zoo Entrance Shop. One voucher per family.* Saturday 28th Insect Activity Day PTES (People's Trust for Endangered Species) will be bringing some creepy crawlies to the zoo for you to meet and greet! See live stag beetles and larvae and learn more about how you can encourage insects to your garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activity is free.*

JULY

Tuesday 22nd & Thursday 24th Mosaic Animal Placemats Activity Come & make a colourful mosaic picture placemat of your favourite animal! Drop in sessions: 10.30-12.30 & 1.30-3.30. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost £1 * Saturday 26th Rockford's Rock Opera - Performance & Activity Day Live performances of this enchanting upbeat story about animals & conservation. Can Rockford the Battersea dog save the world? Come along & listen to find out! Children must be accompanied by an adult.* Wednesday 30th Become a Mammal Detective! (Performance & Activity Day) PTES (People's Trust for Endangered Species) will be bringing props & clues to the zoo to help you work out which furry culprit has stolen the hazelnut! Sessions will run throughout the day for more details please check the zoo website closer to the date. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activity is free.* Tuesday 29th & Thursday 31st Animal Fridge Magnet Making Activity Come & make a souvenir of your visit to the zoo. Drop in sessions: 10.30-12.30 & 1.30-3.30. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost £1*

AUGUST

Wednesday 6th Become a Mammal Detective! (Performance & Activity Day) PTES (People's Trust for Endangered Species) will be bringing props & clues to the zoo to help you work out which furry culprit has stolen the hazelnut! Sessions will run throughout the day for more details please check the zoo website closer to the date. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activity is free.* Tuesday 5th & Thursday 7th Rainforest Scene Activity Come & add your mark to our Rainforest Scene. Lots of drawing, painting & sticking fun to be had! Drop in sessions: 10.30-12.30 & 1.30-3.30. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activity is free.* Saturday 9th at 12 noon & 2pm Story Telling by Nick & Annette Butterworth (Author of the popular "Percy the Park Keeper" books) Nick & Annette will be reading & illustrating from their latest book Jake, stories based on their very own dog! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activity is free.* Tuesday 12th, Thursday 14th, Tuesday 19th & Thursday 21st Animal Story time & Bookmark Making 11.30am & 2.30pm lasts (approx 45mins) Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activity is free.* Wednesday 27th Become a Mammal Detective! (Performance & Activity Day) PTES (People's Trust for Endangered Species) will be bringing props & clues to the zoo to help you work out which furry culprit has stolen the hazelnut! Sessions will run throughout the day for more details please check the zoo website closer to the date. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activity is free.* Tuesday 26th & Thursday 28th All about Otters Come and meet our noisy otters! Mask making, Otter Enrichment Activities and meet the Zoo keepers. Check notice board upon entry for times. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activity is free.*

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