Where the wild things are
Year 9 pupils from Wetherby Senior have been finding out more about creatures, climate and conservation at the world’s oldest scientific zoo.
As part of last week’s Field Day, a number of boys from Year 9 walked to nearby Regent’s Park, to visit London Zoo. Accompanied by staff from our Science Department, pupils enjoyed learning sessions with the ZSL Education Team, building valuable knowledge that they can now use back in our science labs in Marylebone.
Ms Ataii, Head of Science at Wetherby Senior, explained: “Our Year 9 pupils got to explore and learn more about many different species – from tiny insects, fish, and reptiles to fully-grown lions, gorillas, and giraffes!
“As well as viewing these animals, our boys took part in interactive learning sessions with zoo staff. These fun workshops explored key themes across a range of subjects, including life cycles, habitats and ecosystems, conservation and endangered species, climate change, and animal intelligence and behaviour.”
Since opening in 1828, London Zoo now houses a collection of almost 15,000 individuals, making it one of the UK’s largest collections. As well as being the world’s first scientific zoo, London Zoo also opened the first reptile house (1849), first public aquarium (1853), first insect house (1881), and first children’s zoo (1938).
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