Amazing Animals: Classification & Adaptations

Bearded dragon being held by primary school pupil in KS1/KS2 science workshop

A hands-on, curriculum-linked ONE-HOUR workshop for KS1 & KS2 — bringing classification and adaptations to life with real animals.

CURRICULUM MAPPING:

    • Classification of common animals

    • Body structures

    • Herbivores, carnivores, omnivores

    • Observing seasonal behaviour

    • 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 being held by primary school pupil in KS1/KS2 science workshop
Panther chameleon being held by primary school pupil in KS1/KS2 science workshop

BEARDED DRAGON

Giant Asian forest scorpion being held by primary school pupil in KS1/KS2 science workshop

CHAMELEON

Blue-tongued skink being held by primary school pupil in KS1/KS2 science workshop

SCORPION

Giant African train millipedes being held by primary school pupil in KS1/KS2 science workshop

BLUE-TONGUED SKINK

Mexican red leg tarantula being held by primary school pupil in KS1/KS2 science workshop

GIANT AFRICAN MILLIPEDES

Brazilian rainbow boa being held by primary school pupil in KS1/KS2 science workshop

TARANTULA

Giant Madagascan hissing cockroaches being held by primary school pupil in KS1/KS2 science workshop

BRAZILIAN RAINBOW BOA

Tenrec being held by primary school pupil in KS1/KS2 science workshop

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:

Scorpion glowing under UV torch as part of animal adaptations demonstration for KS2

WATCHING A SCORPION GLOW UNDER UV LIGHT

Panther chameleon demonstrating colour-change and gripping feet in school science lesson

CHAMELEON VS BEARDED DRAGON GRIP TEST

ANIMAL HANDING & INTERACTION

Preview of the free pupil workbook included with the Amazing Animals workshop for schools

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

  • Our School Workshops are approx. one hour long.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.