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Bristol Zoo Gardens

African experience

KS1 and KS2

(Easter to October half-term)

The group goes on safari to the African savannah and enters a camouflaged tent through which they hear the calls of the animals outside.

Subjects covered

  • Features of the African savannah environment, including weather and locations
  • How animals are suited to a savannah environment
  • Pros and cons of tourism and protecting the savannah environment

Experiences - sounds, biofacts and live animals.

National curriculum links - Sc 2.5 Adaptation; Geog1, 2 Geographical enquiry and skills; Geog3, 4, 5 Knowledge and understanding of places, patterns and processes, Environmental change and sustainable development; PSHE Cit2 Preparing to play an active role as citizens.

Making the most of your visit

Please download the worksheet below for advice on things you can do before, during and after your visit and suggested further sources of information.

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