Curriculum-Aligned Animal Workshops for PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN WALES
Real animals. Real learning.
Our Wales curriculum workshops bring science and real-world learning to life through hands-on experiences with live animals, fully aligned with the Curriculum for Wales and the four purposes.
Each workshop supports multiple Areas of Learning & Experience (AoLEs), including: Science & Technology (living things, habitats, classification, life processes), Humanities (environment, geography, interdependence), Health & Well-being (confidence building, personal development), and Languages, Literacy & Communication (topic vocabulary, discussion).
We are based in North Wales, but cover the whole of Wales.
Choose from our five most popular curriculum-aligned workshops below.
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.
Amazing Animals: Classification & Adaptations
A hands-on, Curriculum for Wales–aligned ONE-HOUR workshop for primary pupils (ages 5–11) — bringing classification and adaptations to life with real animals.
Best for: FP, KS2
AoLE Links:
Science & Technology: grouping & classifying living things; observing features
Humanities: comparing animals from different environments
LLC: new scientific vocabulary; speaking & listening
What pupils learn:
Mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, arachnids
Key features & adaptations
How animals survive in different environments
Differences & similarities between species
Animals featured: Tenrec, bearded dragon, royal python, tarantula, millipedes, cockroaches
HABITATS AROUND THE WORLD
A hands-on, Curriculum for Wales–aligned workshop for the Foundation Phase & Key Stage 2
Best for: FP, KS1, Lower KS2
AoLE Links:
Science & Technology: environments, conditions, survival
Humanities: global habitats & climate
LLC: topic vocabulary; expressive communication
What pupils learn:
Desert, rainforest & woodland/forest floor habitats
How temperature, moisture & shelter affect survival
Habitat-specific adaptations
Observational skills through exploration
Animals featured: Leopard gecko, chameleons, blue-tongued skink, millipedes, boas
LIFE CYCLES & GROWTH
A hands-on, Curriculum for Wales-aligned ONE-HOUR workshop for primary pupils (ages 5–11) — perfect for exploring how different animals grow, change and develop.
Best for: FP, KS2
AoLE Links:
Science & Technology: growth, reproduction, life processes
Humanities: interdependence
LLC: sequencing, vocabulary, discussion
What pupils learn:
Egg → juvenile → adult life cycle stages
Shedding, moulting & metamorphosis
Comparing mammal, reptile & invertebrate life cycles
Key vocabulary: moult, exuviae, juvenile, adult, shed
Animals featured: Millipedes, tarantula (with exuviae), snakes (shed skins), tenrec
FOOD CHAINS & PREDATORS
A hands-on, curriculum-linked ONE-HOUR workshop for primary learners in Wales — supporting the Science & Technology AoLE (Living things rely on each other for survival) using real animals to explore food chains and predator adaptations.
Best for: FP, KS2
AoLE Links:
Science & Technology: interdependence, energy transfer, living things
Humanities: food webs, predator/prey relationships
LLC: descriptive & scientific vocabulary
What pupils learn:
Simple and extended food chains
Herbivores, carnivores & omnivores
Predator adaptations: camouflage, venom, ambush, heat sensing
How animals defend themselves
Animals featured: Tenrec, millipedes, cockroaches, royal python, boa, chameleon, scorpion, tarantula
BRAVE & BRILLIANT
A hands-on, confidence-building animal workshop aligned with the Welsh Curriculum (Progression Steps 1–3).
Best for: FP, KS2, SEN
AoLE Links:
Health & Well-being: confidence, resilience, emotional understanding
Science & Technology: comparing living things; safe interaction
LLC: expressing thoughts, fact vs feeling discussion
What pupils learn:
Why we feel afraid and how the brain reacts
Fight/flight explained for young learners
“Fact vs feeling” comparisons with real animals
Confidence-building through choice-led interaction
Animals featured: Bearded dragon, royal python, millipedes, cockroaches, chameleon (viewing only)
Hands-On Workshops Designed for Real Learning
✔ 60-minute workshops
✔ real animals
✔ clear curriculum for wales mapping
✔ printable pupil workbooks
✔ sen-friendly, calm delivery
✔ dbs-checked, fully insured
✔ all risk assessments provided
✔ Science TOPICS
✔ Theme days & enrichment weeks
✔ Cross-AoLE learning
✔ Topic launches & end-of-unit consolidation
✔ SEN groups
✔ Intervention groups
✔ Whole-school learning eXPERIENCES
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.
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.
EXTENDING THE LEARNING BEYOND THE WORKSHOP
"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
TEACHER FEEDBACK
Ready to Bring Real Animals Into Your Science Curriculum?
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!