Workshops

Workshops

Seven activities to complete the visit: from tracks and traces to Reciclazoo, each with its own teaching guide and accessibility guide.

These are the workshops and visits that form part of our educational offer. Each one includes an accessibility guide with pictograms (adapted for people with ASD) and a downloadable teaching guide for teachers.

Guided tour

Guided tour

On this guided tour we will discover a great variety of animal species together, from majestic jaguars to adorable meerkats, and learn about their habitats, behaviour and unique characteristics. During the tour, pupils will have the chance to get close to the animals, observe their natural behaviour and learn about the challenges they face in the wild. The zoo not only provides a safe refuge for endangered animals, but also takes part in captive breeding and reintroduction programmes.

πŸ“ˆ Objectives

  • Learn about the diversity of species.
  • Foster environmental awareness and conservation.
  • Promote an emotional connection with animals.

πŸͺ’ Workshop details

Pre-school and Primary Guided tour

πŸ”΅ Accessibility and teaching guide

🌍 SDGs – Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 4: Quality educationSDG 15: Life on land
Workshop 1: Tracks and traces Tracks and traces workshop

Workshop 1
Tracks and traces

Come and discover the wonderful world of living things! In this workshop you will have the chance to get to know the characteristics of different animal species up close, such as mammals, birds and others. Our guides will tell you everything you need to know about the physical features, natural habitat, behaviour and needs of each species at the zoo, how these living beings are interconnected, and why their conservation is essential for the balance of the ecosystem. Pupils will model the tracks of different animals in clay.

πŸ“ˆ Objectives

  • Encourage observation and learning about animal diversity.
  • Develop motor and coordination skills through handling clay.
  • Encourage creativity and artistic expression by modelling animal tracks.

πŸͺ’ Workshop details

Pre-school and Primary Hands-on workshop 🀲

πŸ”΅ Accessibility and teaching guide

🌍 SDGs – Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 4: Quality educationSDG 15: Life on land
Workshop 2: Plants Plants workshop

Workshop 2
Plants

In this workshop we invite children to immerse themselves in the wonderful world of nature and learn about the importance of caring for our environment. With the aim of fostering environmental awareness from an early age, the children will have the chance to experience planting a cutting and watching it grow and develop. The workshop begins with an introduction to the importance of plants in our ecosystem, how they contribute to our wellbeing and why it is essential to protect them, learning about the life cycle of plants, photosynthesis and the symbiotic relationship between plants and living beings.

πŸ“ˆ Objectives

  • Learn about the variety of plants found in the zoo.
  • Understand the role of plants in ecosystems.
  • Learn about the importance of caring for and conserving plants and their habitat.

πŸͺ’ Workshop details

Pre-school and Primary Hands-on workshop 🀲

πŸ”΅ Accessibility and teaching guide

🌍 SDGs – Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 4: Quality educationSDG 15: Life on land
Workshop 3: Animal curiosities Workshop 3: Animal curiosities

Workshop 3
Animal curiosities

In this adventure full of discoveries, we will explore some of the most fascinating features that make animals unique and amazing. From colourful feathers and imposing horns to sharp fangs and mysterious eggs, we will dive into the incredible world of the different parts of animals. Pupils will be able to explore feathers of various colours and designs, examine horns of different sizes and shapes, find out what fangs are for and discover the secrets hidden inside eggs.

πŸ“ˆ Objectives

  • Learn about and recognise the different parts of animals' bodies.
  • Explore the diversity and adaptations of animals' body parts.
  • Awaken curiosity and a love of nature.

πŸͺ’ Workshop details

Pre-school and Primary Sensory workshop 🧠

πŸ”΅ Accessibility and teaching guide

🌍 SDGs – Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 4: Quality educationSDG 15: Life on land
Gastronomic Jungle workshop Gastronomic Jungle workshop

Workshop 4
Gastronomic Jungle

On our adventure, we will explore the different kinds of food that the animals in the zoo eat, from juicy fruit and vegetables to crunchy leaves and energy-packed proteins. We will discover how each animal has evolved to adapt to its specific diet, learning about its unique adaptations and feeding behaviours. Get ready to discover the culinary secrets of the zoo's residents!

πŸ“ˆ Objectives

  • Learn about and understand the diversity of diets in the animal kingdom.
  • Understand the importance of a balanced and appropriate diet.
  • Appreciate biodiversity.

πŸͺ’ Workshop details

Pre-school and Primary Sensory workshop 🧠

πŸ”΅ Accessibility and teaching guide

🌍 SDGs – Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 4: Quality educationSDG 15: Life on land
Trees and the forest workshop

Workshop 5
Trees and the forest

This workshop is designed to explore in depth the intrinsic relationship between individual trees and the wider forest ecosystem. We will delve into the fascinating world of trees, those silent giants that are not only fundamental pillars of the environment, but also offer us valuable lessons about interconnection and sustainability. Each tree has its own story, its own function and its own importance, but it is in the unity of the forest that we find the true strength of nature.

πŸ“ˆ Objectives

  • Develop skills to identify and value tree biodiversity.
  • Promote awareness of forest conservation and sustainability.
  • Understand the interconnection between trees and the forest ecosystem.

πŸͺ’ Workshop details

Upper Primary (3rd cycle) and Secondary Educational workshop πŸŽ“

πŸ”΅ Accessibility and teaching guide

🌍 SDGs – Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 4: Quality educationSDG 13: Climate actionSDG 15: Life on land
Reciclazoo workshop Reciclazoo workshop

Workshop 6
Reciclazoo

Today we are going to learn how to separate and recycle our waste effectively in order to protect our environment. Recycling not only helps reduce the amount of rubbish we produce, but also conserves natural resources and reduces pollution. Throughout this workshop we will discover the different types of materials that can be recycled, how to sort them correctly and why it matters to do it well. Get ready to acquire practical skills that will allow you to make a significant difference in caring for our planet!

πŸ“ˆ Objectives

  • Teach the basic principles of recycling.
  • Develop practical recycling skills.
  • Promote environmental awareness.

πŸͺ’ Workshop details

Upper Primary (3rd cycle) and Secondary Educational workshop πŸŽ“

πŸ”΅ Accessibility and teaching guide

🌍 SDGs – Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 4: Quality education SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production SDG 13: Climate action