Biology students explore West Midlands Safari Park

On one of the hottest day of the year in June, our Biology students embarked on an enriching trip to West Midlands Safari Park. The outing provided a great opportunity to bring their classroom learning to life.

Pictured: Molly the park educator explaining how a buffalo can defend itself against a lion, using a buffalo skull including horns that stretch across the whole table 

The day kicked off with an engaging talk from Molly, one of the park's educators. She presented a fascinating collection of tactile artefacts for students to examine, including items confiscated by HM Customs that are now used for educational purposes. Students were able to touch and compare a male giraffe skull, a tiger skull, a stuffed giraffe tail, and several ostrich eggs. This hands-on experience allowed them to directly connect their studies on Adaptations and Natural Selection to the real-world examples in front of them.

Next up, students had the unique chance to hold Kenny the Bearded Dragon Lizard. Due to the warm weather, Kenny was more active than usual, but he still felt cool to the touch. This provided a perfect link to their second-year A Level Biology studies on Ectotherms.

Afterwards the students split into groups for a walking safari. Their adventure included close-up encounters with Lorikeets, a journey through a Bat Cave, and an immersive Lemur experience, alongside many other incredible animals. Despite the soaring temperatures, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day.

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