Why is conservation so important? Discover how threatened some of our cat species are using our interactive IUCN red list game. Investigate the major threats to global big cat populations and learn why so many are endangered. See what is happening worldwide to help secure a future for big cats and how we can do our bit to help at home!
Crucial Conservation meets the following areas of the National Curriculum:
- understand how human and physical processes interact to influence, and change landscapes, environments and the climate; and how human activity relies on effective functioning of natural systems
- living organisms may form populations of single species, communities of many species and ecosystems, interacting with each other, with the environment and with humans in many different ways
Why are rainforests important? This workshop focuses on rainforests, a crucial habitat type for some of the world’s most threatened cats. Learn about where we find rainforests, different layers in a rainforest and the animals you might find in each layer.
Remarkable Rainforests meets the following areas of the National Curriculum:
- the interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem
- how organisms affect, and are affected by, their environment, including the accumulation of toxic materials.
- understand how human and physical processes interact to influence, and change landscapes, environments and the climate; and how human activity relies on effective functioning of natural systems
What is happening to the world’s habitats? Explore where different cats live, investigate why big cat habitats are disappearing and what conservationists are doing to help!
Helping Habitats meets the following areas of the National Curriculum:
- the interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem
- how organisms affect, and are affected by, their environment, including the accumulation of toxic materials.
- understand how human and physical processes interact to influence, and change landscapes, environments and the climate; and how human activity relies on effective functioning of natural systems
How do cats, from the biggest to the smallest survive in the wild? Learn all about the special adaptations from camouflage to claws that different cat species have to live and hunt in their environments.
Amazing Adaptations meets the following areas of the National Curriculum:
- explore and use classification keys to help group, identify and name a variety of living things in their local and wider environment
- identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution.
- give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics.
Why is conservation so important? Discover how threatened some of our cat species are using our interactive IUCN red list game. Investigate the major threats to global big cat populations and learn why so many are endangered. See what is happening worldwide to help secure a future for big cats and how we can do our bit to help at home!
Crucial Conservation meets the following areas of the National Curriculum:
- living organisms may form populations of single species, communities of many species and ecosystems, interacting with each other, with the
- the importance of biodiversity
- understand how human and physical processes interact to influence, and change landscapes, environments and the climate; and how human activity relies on effective functioning of natural systems
Learn about the different careers within the field of wildlife conservation and zoos and find out what skills, qualifications and experience you will need to succeed in one of these roles. Our interviews with members of staff give an insight into their roles and how they got into the industry. We finish off the session with a fun task designed to test important skills in the field and find your wildlife career profile!
Zoo Careers meets the following areas of the National Curriculum:
- methods of identifying species and measuring distribution, frequency and abundance of species within a habitat
- develop an interest in, and commitment to, participation in volunteering as well as other forms of responsible activity, that they will take with them into adulthood
What is the role of modern zoos in conservation? In this session students will learn about the history of zoos and how The Big Cat Sanctuary came to be. Find out what we need to do to ensure the best lives for the cats in our care. There is also an opportunity to design an enclosure!
Extraordinary Exhibits meets the following areas of the National Curriculum:
- identify that animals, including humans, need the right types and amount of nutrition, and that they cannot make their own food; they get nutrition from what they eat
- find out about and describe the basic needs of animals, including humans, for survival (water, food and air)
- positive and negative human interactions with ecosystems.
How is climate change impacting wildlife? We will explore the past, present and future of planet Earth and its creatures. We will look at how climate has changed in history, how humans are impacting it, and most importantly – how we can help!
Climate Change and Us meets the following areas of the National Curriculum:
- Understand how human and physical processes interact to influence, and change landscapes, environments and the climate; and how human activity relies on effective functioning of natural systems
- How organisms affect, and are affected by, their environment, including the accumulation of toxic materials.
- Understand how changes in an environment can lead to extinction (natural selection).
Have you ever wondered what the meaning behind pacing behaviour is? Or a cat’s body position? This workshop explores different cat behaviours and the concepts of animal training, from target training and positive reinforcement. Using a non-invasive observational study, learn how to evaluate an animals’ behaviour when presented with a stimulus.
Cat Chat: Unveiling Wild Feline Behaviour meets the following areas of the National Curriculum:
- living organisms may form populations of single species, communities of many species and ecosystems, interacting with each other, with the environment and with humans in many different ways
Should we have zoos? This workshop explores the ethical dilemmas that zoos and conservation face. Students will practice their debate skills for and against zoos. They will also be presented with a range of ethical dilemmas that they will need to come up with solutions for, in the role of a zoo ethics board.
Zoo Ethics meets the following areas of the National Curriculum:
- The future of the human species on Earth relies on us maintaining a good level of biodiversity. Many human activities are reducing biodiversity and only recently have measures been taken to try to stop this reduction
- Scientists and concerned citizens have put in place programmes to reduce the negative effects of humans on ecosystems and biodiversity.
These include:
- Breeding programmes for endangered species
- Protection and regeneration of rare habitats
This workshop looks in depth at the different parts of the illegal wildlife trade and how this impacts wild cat species. We will explore poaching and trophy hunting, the fur trade and the exotic pet trade, as well as initiatives to combat these issues.
Please note, this workshop is aimed at older students due to the nature of the content.
Crimes Against Cats meets the following areas of the National Curriculum:
- living organisms may form populations of single species, communities of many species and ecosystems, interacting with each other, with the environment and with humans in many different ways
- positive and negative human interactions with ecosystems.
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