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Education

Cycle of Life


Age suitability: Primary 5 -7

Availability: Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park

Length of lesson: 110 minutes 

Maximum Class Size: 33

What to expect:

Join us on a journey through our zoos to explore the exciting world of animal reproduction. Compare and contrast the changes our animals experience throughout their lifecycle with our own experiences of living and growing. This tour and classroom based session takes a scientific and nurturing approach, whilst we discuss the importance of sexual maturity and reproduction for all animal life.

This session is specifically aligned to RSHP curriculum content and Health and Wellbeing E+O's.


Curriculum links:

  • SCN 2-14a
  • SCN 3-14a
  • HWB 2-47a
  • HWB 2-48a
  • HWB 2-50a
  • HWB 2-51a

Learning for sustainability goals:

  • 3. Good Health and Wellbeing
  • 15. Life on Land