Secondary School Lesson Programme

Animal Art

A short introduction to RZSS, including a discussion of some of our most photogenic animal models. Then take part in a drawing session with our still-life resources such as skulls, skeletons, skins and taxidermy animals.

Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo

Suitable for S1 - S6.

Animal Behaviour

An introduction to primates and other species, their diversity and social structures with the option of the pupils observing and recording data on our animals for their own behavioural study.

Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo

Suitable for S1 - S6.

Biodiversity

A look into the key concepts of biodiversity including genetic, species and ecosystem diversity. This session also looks at threats to biodiversity and some conservation efforts that are happening today.

Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo

Suitable for Secondary 1 to 6

Business

RZSS is a charitable business. Find out who our customers are, how we promote our zoos, what products and services we offer our visitors as well as what we do for wildlife conservation.

Available at Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo

Suitable for S1 - S6.

Evolution & Adaptations

During this interactive session and tour students will discover more about the process of evolution by looking at natural selection and adaptations, and thinking about the impacts of a changing world on species survival.

Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo

Suitable for S1 - S6.

Genetics & Inheritance

Using some of our zoo examples this sessions covers topics such as mutations, variation, phenotype & genotype and the importance of genetics in the conservation of species globally.  

Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo
Suitable for S3 - S6.

Human Animal Conflict

An outdoor learning session examining the ways human populations can conflict with the wildlife and ecosystems that we live alongside. 

Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo

Suitable for S1 - S6.

Reproduction

This reproduction session (AKA. How to make a baby panda) covers the diversity of reproductive strategies and how these are handled in a captive situation.

Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo

Suitable for S1 - S6.

Science in the Language Classroom - French

Learn about lemurs of Madagascar and the RZSS Partula snail project in the French Polynesia Islands with a fun and interactive French quiz.

Science in the Language Classroom - Spanish

Learn about RZSS projects in South America with our fun and interactive quiz session. 

Sustainability

This sessions looks at the impact that humans have on our environment as well as looking at 'what is sustainability?' and how we can lead more sustainable lives.

Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo

Suitable for S1 - S6.

Themed Tour

Take a guided tour around some of our amazing animals

Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo

Suitable for all ages

Zoos & Conservation

An overview of the role of modern zoos as centres for conservation, education and research. Discuss the dilemmas that zoos and conservation organisations face regularly.

Available at both Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo

Suitable for S1 - S6.