FOOD CHAINS & PREDATORS
A hands-on, curriculum-linked ONE-HOUR workshop for KS1 & KS2 — Explore real food chains, carnivores, herbivores & predator adaptations — with live animals!
CURRICULUM MAPPING:
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KS1 Science
Animals, Including Humans (Year 1 & Year 2)
Identify and name a variety of common animals, including carnivores, herbivores and omnivores.
Describe and compare the structure of a variety of animals.
Notice that animals, including humans, have offspring which grow into adults (links to food sources and diets).
Living Things and Their Habitats (Year 2)
Explore and compare the differences between things that are living, dead and never alive (ties into scavengers & decomposers).
Identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited.
Identify and name animals in their habitats, including microhabitats.
Describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals.
Understand simple food chains and identify producers, predators and prey.
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KS2 Science
Living Things and Their Habitats (Year 4, Year 5, Year 6)
Recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways.
Explore and use classification keys to help group, identify and name living things.
Describe how living things depend on each other — including predator–prey relationships.
Animals, Including Humans (Lower KS2)
Identify the different types of teeth and their functions (herbivore vs carnivore diets).
Understand food digestion and how energy is transferred through food.
Evolution and Inheritance (Upper KS2)
Recognise that living things have changed over time and adapted to suit their environment.
Understand how adaptations help animals survive as predators or prey.
Working Scientifically
Throughout KS2, pupils:
Ask scientific questions and make predictions.
Observe closely using real animals.
Record differences and similarities between species.
Use evidence to explain predator/prey behaviours and feeding relationships.
Looking for a memorable, curriculum-linked science workshop for your primary school? Food Chains & Predators brings the Scaly Safari Crew into your classroom for a fully interactive session where pupils see real producers, consumers and predators, learn how food chains work, and discover the incredible adaptations animals use to survive.
Perfect for KS1 & KS2 pupils learning about food chains, predators, habitats, adaptations, and basic ecology.
why SCHOOLS CHOOSE SCALY SAFARI:
✔ Fully mapped to CURRICULUM TOPICS
✔ 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
COCKROACHES & MILLIPEDES
CHAMELEON
SCORPION
SNAKE
TARANTULA
TENREC
Animals are subject to change depending on availability
WHAT THEY’LL LEARN:
Aligned with the National Curriculum for England, pupils will:
Producers, consumers & predators
Food chains & energy transfer
Herbivores vs carnivores vs omnivores
Predator adaptations (venom, camouflage, heat-sensing, ambush hunting)
How prey animals defend themselves
Hands-on exploration with amazing animals from around the world
FREE Curriculum-Aligned Pupil Workbook Included with Every FOOD CHAINS & PREDATORS Workshop
Every class that books Food Chains & Predators 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. 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.