All sessions are delivered as structured educational experiences aligned with UK National Curriculum under the supervision and direction of school teaching staff.
Animal Presentations
We provide structured, curriculum-linked educational Lectures designed to support and enhance classroom learning. Based at Smestow Wildlife Park in Staffordshire, The Animal Man delivers educational talks directly within schools, nurseries, and educational settings.
Our sessions are tailored to suit different age groups to support learning across EYFS, KS1, KS2, through to Secondary levels and are aligned with subjects ordinarily taught within the National Curriculum, including classification, habitats, ecosystems, and adaptation.
Sessions are delivered in a structured format with clear learning objectives and are adapted to support specific topics requested by teaching staff. Schools regularly incorporate our sessions into their planned teaching timetable, with multiple sessions delivered across the school day.
Live animals are used as a teaching aid to support understanding and engagement with the subject matter, covering a range of animal groups including invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Curriculum-Based Educational Sessions
What We Offer
Our sessions are designed to reinforce and support classroom teaching through structured, topic-based learning. Delivered under the direction of teaching staff, each session aligns with specific curriculum areas and learning objectives, including:
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Animal classification
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Habitats and ecosystems
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Adaptation and evolution
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Food chains and life cycles
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Rainforest, desert, polar and marine environments
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Living, dead and never alive
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Nocturnal animals
How Sessions Work
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Delivered on-site at your school or setting
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Structured, interactive format with clear learning outcomes
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Pupils are encouraged to ask questions and engage throughout
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Hands-on elements included where appropriate
• Fully risk assessed and safely managed
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Compliance & Safeguarding
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We operate as a professional educational provider and supply:
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Enhanced DBS certification
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Full public liability insurance
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Comprehensive risk assessments
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Animal welfare and handling procedures
All sessions are delivered in line with school policies and safeguarding requirements.
Sessions are tailored to suit the age group and learning objectives of each class.
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Sessions are delivered in a controlled and structured environment, ensuring they complement formal teaching rather than replace it.
Out of School Educational
Animal Sessions
Our private animal sessions provide a hands-on opportunity to learn about a range of species in an engaging and memorable way, suitable for home visits and informal settings
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These sessions are separate from our structured school-based educational provision.
Animals for the Educational Presentations include:
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- Mini beasts and tarantulas
- Snakes
- Amphibians
- Lizards
- Mammals
- Owl