Amazing Animals: Classification & Adaptations
A hands-on, curriculum-linked ONE-HOUR workshop for KS1 & KS2 — bringing classification and adaptations to life with real animals.
CURRICULUM MAPPING:
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Classification of common animals
Body structures
Herbivores, carnivores, omnivores
Observing seasonal behaviour
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Grouping and classifying
Using classification keys
Adaptations and survival
Evolution foundations
Scientific vocabulary & enquiry skills
Our Amazing Animals workshop is designed to boost science learning through real-life encounters with mammals, reptiles, invertebrates and more. This session supports the National Curriculum for KS1 & KS2, enhances scientific vocabulary, and builds confidence through hands-on exploration.
why SCHOOLS CHOOSE SCALY SAFARI:
✔ Fully mapped to Animals Including Humans & Living Things and Their Habitats
✔ Highly interactive: real animals, real science
✔ Perfect for science week, topic launches & class rewards
✔ Affordable options (School-funded • PTA-funded • Parent-funded)
✔ Delivered by experienced animal educators
✔ FULLY LICENSED, INSURED, AND DBS-CHECKED
ANIMALS THEY’LL MEET…
BEARDED DRAGON
CHAMELEON
SCORPION
BLUE-TONGUED SKINK
GIANT AFRICAN MILLIPEDES
TARANTULA
BRAZILIAN RAINBOW BOA
GIANT HISSING COCKROACHES
TENREC
Animals are subject to change depending on availability
WHAT wE’LL cover:
PART I: CLASSIFICATIONS
Mammals • Reptiles • Amphibians • Invertebrates • Arachnids • Myriapods
Warm-blooded vs cold-blooded
Exoskeleton vs endoskeleton
Scales, fur, shells, body coverings
Live birth vs egg laying
Observation and scientific vocabulary
PART II: ADAPTATIONS
Survival adaptations
Camouflage
Defence mechanisms
Heat-sensing
Climbing & gripping
Habitat suitability
WHAT THEY’LL LEARN:
CLASSIFICATION OBECTIVES
Identify basic groups: mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, arachnids, myriapods.
Describe similarities and differences between groups.
Use simple scientific vocabulary: vertebrate, invertebrate, warm-blooded, cold-blooded, exoskeleton, endoskeleton.
adaptation OBJECTIVES
Explain what an adaptation is and why it helps an animal survive.
Identify examples of camouflage, defence, heat-sensing, and movement adaptations.
Observe real-life examples of structural and behavioural adaptations through live animals.
SKILLS LEARNED
Observation skills
Questioning skills
Team participation
Respect for animals and nature
WHAT they’ll experience:
WATCHING A SCORPION GLOW UNDER UV LIGHT
CHAMELEON VS BEARDED DRAGON GRIP TEST
ANIMAL HANDING & INTERACTION
FREE Curriculum-Aligned Pupil Workbook Included with Every Amazing Animals Workshop
Every class that books Amazing Animals receives access to our beautifully designed pupil workbook, packed with age-appropriate activities and clear explanations. The workbook includes a child-friendly summary of everything covered in the session, plus engaging exercises that reinforce key scientific concepts like classification, adaptations, habitats, and animal features. Teachers can use it during the workshop, as a follow-up lesson, or as an assessment tool to support and extend learning back in the classroom.
PRICING & FUNDING
school-funded WORKSHOPS
Our workshops are £175 per hour (plus travel costs if applicable), and can be funded directly through school.
DISCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE WORKSHOPS
Need more than one workshop? We offer discounts for multiple bookings.
PTA-funded WORKSHOPS
Need an alternative way to fund your workshop? Your PTA may be able to help!
PARENT CONTRIBUTION MODEL
Asking for contributions directly from parents can help fund this incredible experience for their child.
SOME OF THE SCHOOLS WE’VE WORKED WITH…
LET’S PLAN YOUR WORKSHOP
Ready to book? Need some more information? Complete the form below, send us an email to hey@scalysafari.co, or call us on 07568 377 077. We’ll be in touch asap!
FAQS
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Our School Workshops are approx. one hour long.
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We charge per workshop, no matter how many children you’d like to attend. We recommend no more than 30 per workshop, and remember that the more children there are, the less opportunity there will be for everyone to handle the animals.
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Pretty much anywhere! We’re based in North Wales, but regularly cover the whole of the North West as well (and beyond). There may be a surcharge for fuel costs for travelling further afield.
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It depends on the learning outcome of the workshop, but we always bring an appropriate selection of animals based on what we’ll be covering.
The selection we bring also largely depends on shedding, and feeding schedules.
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Weather-permitting…absolutely! Please note that most of our animals are temperature-sensitive, so if we feel it’s a bit too chilly (or hot) on the day, we may have to move the session indoors.
Please note: clear access to hot running water and soap is essential.
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As we always say: every animal can bite if it wants to. Our animals are our own personal pets, and are extremely well-handled. It is highly unlikely that they will bite, especially as all handling will take place under our direct supervision. We can’t, however, guarantee 100% that they won’t bite.
None of our snakes are venomous.