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Curiosity.... What's the question?: British Science Week 2026 with Wild Science

This year's Science Week theme, "Curiosity... What's the Question?" provides the perfect opportunity for children to open their minds to curiosity and ask questions about the world of science. Celebration of British Science Week with Wild Science also aligns with this theme, encouraging everyone, especially children, to ask questions, explore, and find answers in science and everyday life. It links curiosity to world-changing innovations. Additionally, it fosters collaborative problem-solving in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

Our Wild Science workshops give children the opportunity to inquire about the topics they are learning. This is true whether it involves science or animals.

Science Week is an exciting celebration of curiosity, discovery, and hands-on learning. Throughout the week, students step into the role of young scientists. They explore how the world works through experiments and unforgettable animal handling experiences. The energy, enthusiasm, and sense of wonder made it a truly inspiring week for everyone involved.

At Wild Science, we offer a dynamic range of workshops designed to ignite your passion for learning, whether it's in physics, chemistry, or biology. If you seek to explore the wonders of adaptations, classifications, and the anatomy of animals, we are here to inspire you.

Hands-On Science Experiments

One of the highlights of British Science Week and our workshops is the range of practical experiments that allow students to learn by doing. Instead of just reading about scientific concepts, students observed reactions, tested hypotheses, and drew their own conclusions.

From colourful chemical reactions to simple physics challenges, each experiment sparked curiosity and encouraged critical thinking. Students learned about cause and effect, problem-solving, and the importance of carefully following instructions. Most importantly, they discovered that science isn’t just about getting the “right” answer; it’s about asking questions and exploring possibilities.

Watch as laughter and excitement fill the room as experiments come to life. This proves that learning science can be both educational and fun.

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Animal Handling Experiences

Another unforgettable part of British Science Week can be the animal handling sessions. These experiences give students the opportunity to meet and learn about a variety of animals up close. This creates a deeper connection to the natural world.

Guided by knowledgeable experts, students can learn all about animal adaptations, diets, life cycles, and the importance of caring for living creatures. They also discussed animal safety, respect, and conservation, helping students understand their responsibility in protecting wildlife.

For many students, this is a chance to overcome fears, build confidence, and develop empathy for animals. Seeing their excitement and gentle curiosity is a powerful reminder of how impactful real-life learning experiences can be.

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Inspiring Future Scientists

Science Week is more than just a series of activities; it is an opportunity to inspire a lifelong interest in science. By combining experiments with animal encounters, students were able to see how science connects to everyday life, nature, and the world around them.

The week encouraged teamwork, curiosity, and a love of learning, leaving students eager to ask more questions and explore further. Science Week truly shows that science is not confined to textbooks—it is everywhere, waiting to be discovered. We look forward to building on this excitement and continuing to nurture young minds through hands-on, meaningful learning experiences.

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What is British Science Week?

Science Week 2026 will take place from March 6 to March 15. The official theme of British Science Week 2026 is Curiosity.... What's the question?

British Science Week (sometimes known as National Science Week) is a 10-day celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) across the UK. It is organised by the British Science Association. It’s an opportunity to spark interest and develop STEM skills for everyone.

The beauty of British Science Week in the UK is that anyone can run an event - on any topic, for any audience, in any venue. This means we get a fabulous mix of activities - from school workshops and community group projects to public lectures and interactive exhibits.

Whether you’re a scientist or just curious, there’s something for you to enjoy and learn.

Wild Science delivers British Science Week workshops to schools across England, Scotland and Wales. Our programmes are available nationwide, making it easy for schools, academies, councils, and community groups to access high-quality science and animal workshops wherever they are based.

Our sessions are delivered directly in classrooms, school halls, community centres, and local venues across the UK, removing the need for travel while ensuring a safe, engaging, and fully managed experience. This flexible delivery model makes Wild Science a trusted choice for schools and organisations looking to host on-site Science Week activities.

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We booked a corporate animal therapy session as part of Mental Health Awareness week, and it was truly loved by everyone. The animal expert Harriet was absolutely fantastic - super knowledgable, engaging and clearly passionate about every animal she introduced us to.
The visit included a snake, rabbit, gerbil, snail and more - all of which were super theraputic! It was amazing to see how quickly the team relaxed and connected with the animals. Harriet created such a calm environment that even our more hesitant colleagues were soon happily holding the snake.
We can't recommend Wild Science highly enough - if you're looking to boost morale, reduce stress or just do something a little bit different for your team.

This experience is absolutely perfect for introducing young children to science! It’s amazing for teaching topics like vertebrate classifications or different types of species, even for children as young as 3! Harriet and her animals are wonderful! They are so calm, friendly, and engaging. You can really see how much she cares about both the animals and the children’s learning. Thank you for such a fantastic and educational experience! Highly recommended! 🦎 🐇 🐹

We were delighted to have both Shannon & Amy attend our free family event at Crystal Peaks shopping centre this Friday.
Their communication on the run-up to our event was great. On the day, the head office called us to check everything was ready & the hosts arrived in plenty of time.
We had a lot of very excited guests that got to enjoy a range of fascinating creatures throughout the day.
The team were great with the public & very knowledgeable about their little critters.
We can't recommend Wild Science enough.
Thank you for making our day so good.
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Amazing experience with harriet, we had a birthday party for a 22year old and she was so lovely and explained everything very well. She gave us all enough time with each animal and even let us have mango the snake around our necks while we held other creatures!!
Everyone had an amazing time and the pictures came out wicked!! Even got a picture with carlos the crested gecko on the birthday boys head😆Thank you so much wild science and a big thank you to Harriet for being a great host☺️

What an incredible experience! Booked for my sister’s 31st birthday, we couldn’t have had a better time! Jess immediately made everyone feel at ease and relaxed, was incredibly attentive to my sister’s energy levels (she has severe M.E.), asking if she wanted to take breaks or lay quietly with a Guinea pig.
Jess shared her wealth of knowledge with us in a very humour filled way, answering any questions we had. The animals she brought with her were amazing and all seemed incredibly happy and healthy. Such a range of different animals, a lesser tenrec, a tree frog, two Guinea pigs, a tortoise, a scorpion, a giant snail and a python!
Thank you Jess for such a special birthday treat for my sister, and incredible memories for our whole family to cherish!

George Brown was booked for our granddaughter's birthday party. He and his wonderful animal friends enthralled everyone there from 2 years old to 70 somethings. George has a wonderful gift for communicating his knowledge and love of the animals he generously shared with us. Book him! You won't be disappointed.

Amazing experience with Harriet, we had a birthday party for a 22-year-old, and she was so lovely and explained everything very well. She gave us all enough time with each animal and even let us have Mango, the snake, around our necks while we held other creatures!
Everyone had an amazing time, and the pictures came out wicked!! Even got a picture with Carlos the crested gecko on the birthday boy's head😆
Thank you so much, Wild Science, and a big thank you to Harriet for being a great host☺️

Wholly recommended the experience with Wild Science. From the telephone call through to the day itself, the team are professional and very communicative. Harriet was amazing with the animals and children. Our birthday girl and friends had such a great time petting the animals (as much or as little as they wanted to). Harriet had some wonderful facts to share and responded so sensitively and helpfully to answer all questions the children had. Thanks so much- it was a delight to have you for our daughter’s birthday party.

We really enjoyed our experience with the reptiles, they were so calm and settled, just amazing and great ❤️

Great fun for kids the lady was very nice and the animals were cool

An unforgettable experience. Your kids will love it! We had Susie in Edinburgh, she was exceptionally good - with the animals and the kids, and the grown-ups too! We all had an amazing time. I highly recommend booking Susie for Wild Science if you're in Scotland. So many memories made!

Suzie held an event in Sandylands holiday park today and we had a ball! every animal is well cared for and beautiful. very versed on each animals needs and nature, took the time to explain certain facts and even sat down at the end of her time to talk more on her other animals! cannot recommend suzie enough!!

We booked a corporate animal therapy session as part of Mental Health Awareness week, and it was truly loved by everyone. [...] Harriet was absolutely fantastic - super knowledgable, engaging and clearly passionate about every animal she introduced us to. [...] Harriet created such a calm environment that even our more hesitant colleagues were soon happily holding the snake. We can't recommend Wild Science highly enough - if you're looking to boost morale, reduce stress or just do something a little bit different for your team.

Susie was at Parkdean in Saltcoats and it was a fantastic experience. Very knowledgeable and chatted and answered questions from children and adults. Loved it.

Made my child's summer holding a royal python!

Attended a group with my husband & kids. Youngest being 1 & it was incredible. Different kinds of animals, was able to hold what we could & pet the rest.
Thanks again for the incredible experience! Fidget was amazing & we are now thinking if adding ferrets to the family. I hope fidget enjoys his chicken 🐔

Kids had a total blast at Wild Science. So did mum!
We got to meet a cockroach, a snake, 2 geckos, a bearded dragon, a ferret, a mexican tarantula, and a bunny!
The lady was going to name a cockroach 🪳 after my son Leon 🤣 poor kid was peed and pooped on, it was sooo funny! Everyone had such a great time. Thanks for entertaining us. 😆

Animal visit (Summer Fair Gilmerton Community Centre)
The management committee would like to thank Susie and trainee Amy for bringing the animals to the Community Centres Summer Fair. Once again, they were very popular with adults and children. Those attending said they enjoyed meeting and learning about the animals up close.

We were delighted to have both Shannon & Amy attend our free family event at Crystal Peaks shopping centre this Friday. Their communication on the run-up to our event was great. On the day, the head office called us to check everything was ready & the hosts arrived in plenty of time. We had a lot of very excited guests that got to enjoy a range of fascinating creatures throughout the day. The team were great with the public & very knowledgeable about their little critters. We can't recommend Wild Science enough. Thank you for making our day so good.

The animal expert we were lucky enough to have from wild science was excellent. She even managed to keep the kids at a 7 year old birthday party relatively quiet and very interested. Would highly recommend.

It was a wonderful day had by all, the adults and children really had a great time every animal was explained in great detail and we will be booking them for further events

My son (4) and his friends had the most wonderful time! The scientist was totally able to engage their attention for over an hour and they had fun and learned so much too! Thanks for the best party!

We have used Wild Science for 3 years at our school. Each year they deliver wonderful sessions to Nursery and Reception children. We have never had any issues and would recommend them to everyone. The children love the experience and the animals and staff are amazing!

Thank you Wild Science for such an amazing party! Amy was super professional and had the kids eating out of the palm of her hand. My son absolutely loved the animals she brought and we were so impressed with how she handled the group (of 3-5 year olds) and gave them interesting and fun facts about each animal which kept all the kids interested and engaged. It was so much fun, we would highly recommend it!!!

Ross was absolutely amazing. So patient, kind and knowledgeable of the animals and the slime workshop. We had a party of 20 and with the madness that ensued he was always calm and reassuring for each child if they were apprehensive of holding any animal - big or small. Would 100% book Wild Science again, especially Ross.
Thank you for making our animal lovers birthday so special!

Ross came to my sons 3rd birthday, he was brilliant, the kids had a great time, the whole thing was really relaxed and everyone got a good amount of time with the animals and really enjoyed the experience - the customer service beforehand was really good, great communication and lots of questions answered - highly recommend!

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