Are half-term workshops suitable for younger children and early years groups?

Yes. Wild Science workshops are age appropriate and designed to suit early years, primary school children, and older students. Activities are adjusted to match developmental levels and learning needs.

What animals are included in half-term animal encounter workshops?

Workshops may include mammals, reptiles, insects, and farm animals, depending on the session type and age group. Only animals suitable for interaction are included.

Are the workshops linked to school curriculum topics?

Yes. Many workshops are aligned with curriculum topics such as biology, habitats, life cycles, conservation, and science key stages to support classroom learning.

Where are half-term workshops delivered?

Wild Science delivers workshops nationwide across England, Scotland and Wales. Sessions can take place in schools, halls, community venues, and private locations.

How far in advance should half-term workshops be booked?

It is recommended to book early, especially for February half term and school holidays. Early booking helps secure preferred dates and tailored sessions.

Half Term Workshops: Explore Nature and Science

School holidays are the perfect time to spark curiosity, build confidence, and create unforgettable learning moments. Across the UK, Wild Science delivers half-term animal and science workshops that give children the chance to explore the natural world through exciting, hands-on experiences.

From meeting totally fascinating creatures to taking part in interactive science experiments, these workshops transform half-term into an adventure filled with discovery, fun, and education. Wild Science brings real animals, expert handlers, and engaging activities directly to schools, community venues, and family events nationwide.

Why Half-Term Workshops Matter for Young Explorers

Half-term breaks offer a valuable pause from routine learning. Well-designed workshops help children:

Learn through experience rather than textbooks alone
Build curiosity and critical thinking skills
Gain confidence by asking questions and trying new activities
Connect with nature and science in meaningful, memorable ways

For many families, half-term animal encounters and science sessions become memorable mornings or afternoons that children talk about long after the holiday ends.

Animal Workshops: Bringing Wildlife to you!

Wild Science animal workshops allow children to connect with the animal world in a safe, guided environment. These interactive animal workshops introduce real animals such as mammals, reptiles, insects, and farm animals while teaching children about habitats, life cycles, conservation, and animal care.

Each session is age-appropriate and tailored to different age groups, from early years and primary school students to older children. Our experienced instructors lead every workshop, ensuring safety, engagement, and learning remain at the centre of the experience.

What Children Can Expect

Close encounters with animals such as reptiles, mammals, amphibians, and invertebrates
Learning about habitats, adaptations, and conservation
Opportunities to ask questions and overcome fears
Age-appropriate handling experiences under expert supervision

These workshops help children develop empathy, respect for wildlife, and a deeper understanding of the natural world.

Hands-On Science Workshops That Bring Learning to Life

Science workshops at Wild Science go far beyond worksheets. These hands-on sessions encourage young explorers to experiment, test ideas, and discover how the world works.

Children take part in exciting activities that explore biology, chemistry, physics, and STEM topics linked to curriculum objectives and key stages. Whether it is colourful reactions, forces and motion challenges, or life science experiments, every workshop is designed to spark curiosity and inspire learning.

Hands-on science workshops help students build problem-solving skills, teamwork, and confidence. They also support teachers by reinforcing curriculum topics in a way that children remember and enjoy.

Designed for Schools, Families, and Community Events

Wild Science delivers unforgettable half-term animal and science workshops across the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Sessions are available year round and can be delivered in classrooms, halls, libraries, parks, and community venues.

Many schools book Wild Science primary workshops during half term to provide enrichment activities linked to science and biology topics. Families also book private workshops for children’s groups, special events, and learning-focused holiday activities.

Each workshop promises a surprise mix of animals, experiments, and engaging learning moments that suit different ages and abilities.

These unforgettable learning moments often inspire long-term interest in wildlife conservation, science careers, and environmental understanding. Many young children leave workshops with new knowledge, stronger curiosity, and excitement about learning.

Flexible Booking and Family-Friendly Options

Wild Science offers flexible booking options for half-term workshops across the UK. Sessions can be adapted for small groups or larger school events. One free accompanying adult is often included for family bookings, making workshops more accessible and family friendly.

Early booking is recommended, especially for February half term and peak holiday periods. This helps secure preferred dates and allows workshops to be tailored to age groups, curriculum topics, and learning goals.

Some workshops also offer gift vouchers, making animal and science experiences a unique educational present for children.

Making Half-Term Truly Unforgettable

What sets these workshops apart is the sense of wonder they create. Children don’t just learn facts -they form memories: holding a snake for the first time, watching a chemical reaction fizz into life, or proudly completing an experiment on their own.

These experiences often ignite long-term interests in science, animals, and the environment, shaping future hobbies and even career aspirations.

Unforgettable half-term animal and science workshops across the UK are more than just holiday activities—they are opportunities for discovery, confidence-building, and inspiration. Whether your child dreams of becoming a scientist, a vet, or simply loves to explore how the world works, these workshops offer an enriching way to make the most of the school break.

This half-term, turn curiosity into excitement and learning into an adventure that children will remember long after the holidays end.

Safe, Professional, and Educationally Led Sessions

Safety and quality education are central to every Wild Science workshop. All sessions are led by experienced educators and trained animal handlers who follow strict animal welfare and safety standards.

Written risk assessments are provided before each visit, and activities are designed to be safe, controlled, and inclusive. Only animals suitable for interaction are included in sessions, and they are transported in comfortable enclosures and rotated to protect their well-being.

Wild Science brings everything needed for the workshop, including equipment, materials, setup, supervision, and clean-up. This allows schools, families, and venues to relax while children enjoy learning.

Book Your Half Term Workshop Today

Half-term workshops are extremely popular, and places often fill up quickly. If you’re looking to give your child an inspiring, educational, and genuinely fun holiday experience, now is the perfect time to book.

Whether you’re a parent planning half-term activities, a school seeking enrichment sessions, or an organisation looking to host a workshop, enquiries are welcome. Early booking helps secure preferred dates and age-appropriate sessions.

Get in touch today to book a workshop or make an enquiry and turn this half-term into an unforgettable learning adventure.

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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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