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Australian Walkabout

A wallaby stands on the grass looking at the camera in front of a group of children and adults

Session Outline

This session takes place in the Australian Walkabout walk-through enclosure with the wallabies, where children will learn about their habitat and adaptations, with the use of animal artefacts that the children can touch.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

  • Understand the term ‘habitat’

  • Understand the basic requirements needed within a habitat to help animals survive

  • Understand how different animals have different adaptations

  • Understand the importance of camouflage

 
 

Curriculum Links

Science (KS1) 

  • Animals, including humans
  • Living things and their habitat

Science (KS2)

  • Living things and their habitat
  • Evolution and inheritance

Geography (KS2)

  • Locational knowledge
  • Human and physical geography