Primary School Workshops Aligned to the Curriculum in England & Wales
FROM £4.72 PER CHILD*
*based on 90 children over three workshops
Bring Learning to Life With Real REPTILES — Right in Your Classroom
Hands-on, curriculum-aligned workshops covering science, biology, habitats, food chains, classification, life cycles and more — mapped directly to the English National Curriculum and the Welsh Curriculum for Primary.
"A MEMORABLE AND INSPIRING EXPERIENCE" - YSGOL Y CASTELL
"A MEMORABLE AND INSPIRING EXPERIENCE" - YSGOL Y CASTELL
Curriculum-Focused, Hands-On Learning Your Pupils Will Never Forget
At Scaly Safari, we specialise in delivering unforgettable animal workshops that meet and enhance curriculum learning across England and Wales. Whether you're teaching KS1 habitats, KS2 classification, food chains, adaptations, life cycles or emotional resilience, our workshops are designed to deepen understanding, boost engagement and leave pupils buzzing with excitement.
EVERY WORKSHOP INCLUDES…
Real EXOTIC animals from diverse habitats
Clear curriculum links for teachers
Interactive activities
Age-appropriate scientific vocabulary
Expert educators with full insurance & DBS
Flexible payment options (school, PTA or parent-funded)
School-friendly. Transparent. straightforward.
At Scaly Safari, we believe schools shouldn’t have to fill in forms, wait for quotes, or guess the cost of a visit. That’s why we operate a Clear Pricing Policy — simple, transparent prices that make booking easy.
Travel included up to 20 miles from LL18 (50p per mile over 20 miles).
No hidden fees.
No complicated per-pupil calculations.
Just clear, curriculum-aligned workshops at a price schools can trust.
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Perfect for one class, a topic launch, or Science Week.
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Ideal for covering both KS1 and KS2 in the same visit.
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Maximum impact with minimal timetable disruption.
CHOOSE YOUR CURRICULUM: ENGLAND OR WALES
Our workshops have been carefully designed and mapped to your curriculum. Choose the relevant path below to find the five workshop options, learning outcomes, and full session breakdowns.
Designed for the Welsh Areas of Learning & Experience (AoLE) — Science & Technology, Humanities, Health & Wellbeing — with emphasis on real-world experiences, inquiry and personal development.
Aligned with the National Curriculum for Science, including Living Things & Their Habitats, Animals Including Humans, Evolution, Seasonal Changes and Working Scientifically.
SOME OF THE SCHOOLS WE’VE WORKED WITH…
Hands-On Workshops Designed for Real Learning
✔ 60-minute workshops
✔ Real reptiles, mammals, invertebrates & more
✔ Pre-session risk assessments
✔ Printable pupil workbooks
✔ Teacher curriculum mapping sheets
✔ Vocabulary lists
✔ Differentiated learning options
✔ SEN-friendly delivery
✔ Fully insured, DBS-checked presenters
✔ Indoor or outdoor delivery, any classroom or hall
Adapted for All Learners — From Whole Classes to SEN Groups
Whether you’re planning a whole-class session, SEN intervention, STEM week activity or science enrichment day, our workshops support a wide range of needs. We adapt content, pace and delivery style based on your pupils — ensuring a calm, positive, inclusive experience.
CASE STUDY: ysgol y CASTELL
How Scaly Safari Transformed Two Mornings of Learning for Seven Primary Classes
Ysgol Y Castell wanted an engaging, curriculum-rich science experience that would work across multiple year groups, support pupils of all abilities, and maintain the highest standards of animal welfare. They needed a provider who could adapt to different learning needs, manage large groups calmly, and supply materials teachers could use beyond the session.
Over two mornings, the Scaly Safari Crew delivered tailored workshops to seven classes, each one adapted to the age group and confidence level of the pupils.
We provided:
Pre-visit resources to prepare pupils and extend vocabulary
Post-visit worksheets and activities to support follow-up lessons
A clear animal welfare-first structure
Sessions split across two days to protect animals from overstimulation
A blend of hands-on experiences and close-observation learning based on the suitability of each animal
A calm, inclusive, SEN-friendly delivery style designed to make every child feel confident and involved
THE EXPERIENCE IN THE CLASSROOM
Pupils met a range of friendly animals including reptiles, mammals and invertebrates — with each interaction framed around the science curriculum.
Teachers highlighted how:
The pitch was perfect for each age and ability group
Children who were initially nervous quickly became confident
The mix of interaction and observation kept every child engaged
Curriculum topics became real, memorable and easy to understand
The sessions felt safe, calm and expertly managed
We adapted our approach for each group, ensuring every child — including anxious learners and SEN pupils — could participate fully.
EXTENDING THE LEARNING BEYOND THE WORKSHOP
One of the standout successes at Ysgol Y Castell was how teachers expanded the experience into wider learning.
After the sessions, staff:
Used our pupil workbooks before and after the visit
Created a ‘Scaly Safari’ classroom display area
Decorated the space with photos from the session
Used the animals as a springboard for science, literacy and topic lessons
Reinforced new vocabulary and scientific concepts long after the visit
This extended learning meant the workshop continued to support the curriculum well beyond the hour-long session.
TEACHER FEEDBACK
"We were absolutely thrilled with our recent visit from Scaly Safari, who spent two mornings at our school delivering interactive, engaging, and educational sessions to seven different classes. The experience was carefully planned to ensure both the welfare of the animals and the best possible learning opportunities for the children.
We cannot fault Scaly Safari in any way and would 100% book them again. If you’re looking for a high-quality, well-organised, and child-friendly animal encounter, we highly recommend them!" ~ Lizzie Smith, Ysgol Y Castell, Rhuddlan
Ready to Choose Your Curriculum Pathway?
GOT QUESTIONS?
Not sure what option is right for your school? 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.