Schools Education Programme 2016 | 17 RZSS Edinburgh Zoo, RZSS Highland Wildlife Park and outreach programmes
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RZSS Edinburgh Zoo
Wild about Scotland
Our 82 acre site is home to over 700 animals
RZSS has teamed up with Clydesdale Bank to
from all over the world. With favourites like
offer FREE sessions to primary school children
penguins and tigers to more unusual residents
all over Scotland. The project delivers an
like Socorro doves there is something for everyone.
outreach programme on Scotland’s amazing
Education sessions are delivered in the Education
biodiversity via a bespoke double-decker
Centre, out in the Park or even in our new Wildlife
bus. The bus has been fully converted
Garden, some including hands-on experiences with some of our smaller zoo animals.
Why not download
to provide a unique and inspiring teaching
our free Edinburgh Zoo app
space and provide fun, practical sessions
Entrance to the Zoo is at a reduced rate for
for maps, info, challenges
groups taking part in an education session.
and more?
that fully complement the Curriculum for Excellence. Topics include beaver and wildcats, mini-beasts and endangered animals.
Beyond the Panda The RZSS Beyond the Panda outreach programme aims to provide people with an understanding of China, its language, geography, habitats, flora and fauna. In particular participants will learn about the giant panda and the RZSS China/UK conservation
RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
breeding programme and research. Within the programme, the
Set in 200 acres of the Cairngorms National Park,
for a three day loan period, there is also teacher CPD available.
China Mobile Library provides our unique resources to schools
RZSS Highland Wildlife Park is home to over 200 animals including polar bears, Japanese macaques and local species like the Scottish wildcat. The education sessions can take place in our Education Centre, out in the Park or even on your Try to catch some of
own bus as it travels through the drive-through.
our free talks around
Entrance to the Park is at a reduced rate for
the Park too
groups taking part in an education session.
Ask us about the Pambassador Award Scheme
Welcome to the 2016/17 brochure for the RZSS Schools Education Programme. Our team create and deliver interactive, fun sessions for pupils from nursery through to Advanced Higher, all linked to the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence and SQA qualifications. Our multi-award winning education
Education is at the heart of our RZSS
programmes are delivered at our
mission to connect people with
two parks (RZSS Edinburgh Zoo and
nature and safeguard species from
RZSS Highland Wildlife Park) and at
extinction. Our schools programme
schools through our two outreach
is one of our most effective tools
programmes; Beyond the Panda
to inform and inspire young people
and the Wild about Scotland bus.
about our natural world and the
Our wide ranging sessions cover
conservation work of RZSS.
topics from specific animals or
What better way to discover the
habitats local or further afield,
natural world than getting out of
to sex education and genetics.
the classroom and joining us as we
The table on the right details the
bring conservation to life? We’d love
full range, and the page opposite
to work with your school and hope
tells you how to find out more.
to see you soon. Amy Cox, Programme Leader
RZSS Schools Education Programme 2016 | 17 Age
Nursery
RZSS Edinburgh Zoo
Animal Discovery
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Tiger Tracks
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Rocky the Rockhopper
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Bear with Me
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RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
Wild about Scotland
Beyond the Panda
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Wiseman of Kingussie
Primary 1 - 3
Fur, Feathers, Skin & Scales
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Bears
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Penguins
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Rainforests
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Senses
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Simple Life Cycles
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Dead as a Dodo
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Discovering Animals
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Giants
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Session
RZSS Edinburgh Zoo
RZSS Highland Wildlife Park
Evolution & Adaptations
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Genetics & Inheritance
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Animal Behaviour
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Zoos & Conservation
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Biodiversity
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Sustainability
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Themed Tour
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Animal Art
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Business
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Beyond the Panda: Endangered Species
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Primary 4 -7
Themed Tour
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Variety of Life
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Rainforest Explorers
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Endangered Animals
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Cycle of Life
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Discovering Animals
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Needs of our Natives
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Find out about our 2017 Science Summer School and Advanced Higher Projects at
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Mini-beasts
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Beavers & Wildcats
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rzss.org.uk/education
Beyond the Panda: Endangered Species
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Beyond the Panda: The Giant Panda
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Beyond the Panda: China Mobile Library
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Wild about Scotland
Beyond the Panda
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Tooth & Claw Animal Handling
Beyond the Panda: Big & Small
Themed Tour
Age
Secondary 1 - 6
Session
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Connecting people with nature
Find out more today Sessions and prices For further details of the sessions that are on offer and the costs of the different programmes please visit:
rzss.org.uk/education Contact us directly If you have any questions or would like to book please contact the Education Team directly at:
We’re social! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook @RZSS_Education
education@rzss.org.uk or on 0131 314 0324
How to find us RZSS Edinburgh Zoo Corstorphine Road Edinburgh EH12 6TS
RZSS Highland Wildlife Park Kincraig Kingussie PH21 1NL
Please note that coach parking is free for school visits in our car parks. The Wild about Scotland Bus and Beyond the Panda will come to you!
rzss.org.uk/education @RZSS_Education