Home Educators' Day - Creative Creatures
- 21st - 22nd Apr 2026
Be Inspired by Our Amazing Animals!
Join us on Tuesday 21st or Wednesday 22nd April for a creative, hands-on day exploring the fascinating connection between animals and art! 🎨
Discover how patterns, colours, and camouflage are used in the natural world, then bring your creativity to life in our Amazing Animal Prints workshop* and make your own animal-inspired artworks.
Workshop Details - Amazing Animal Prints!
Get creative with our animal inspired print workshop!
You’ll be drawing inspiration from feathers, fur and scales and studying patterns found in the natural world to create your own unique animal block print.
There is a small charge to cover the cost of materials.
We are offering four sessions throughout the day:
· 11:00 – 12:00
· 12:30 – 1:30
· 2:00 – 3:00
· 3:30 – 4:30
Please note, there is an additional charge of £1.50 per participant, and spaces for the workshops are limited, so early booking is recommended.
Other Things To Enjoy
Photography Challenge
Learn some handy tips from our expert photographer on capturing great shots.
Explore the site using your mobile phone or cameras to take photos and videos, with guidance on subjects and composition.
Take the creativity home and submit your photos or videos for a fun competition!
Discover the Wild World of Patterns!
Explore our Zoo and uncover the amazing patterns, colours and camouflage in the animal kingdom.
Cost for the day:
Entry: £9.85/person with donation (2+ years), includes full-day access to the zoo.
Join the workshop for a little extra and take your artwork home to keep!
Please note, prebooking for the event is essential.
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