Home Educator Day: Life in the cold

Home Educator Day: Life in the cold is part of the programme at Battersea Park Children's Zoo in London.

Interactive themed sessions with practical activities and a guided zoo tour, alongside meeting friends from the local home education community.

What to expect:

• Monday 14 December 2026: two identical sessions, 10:30am-12:30pm or 2:00pm-4:00pm
• Topics: Arctic vs Antarctic, adaptations for life in the cold, build a polar habitat (practical activity)
• Introduction, a guided zoo tour with topic-based activities, then a practical activity
• Designed for learners aged 4-11 (KS1/KS2)
• "£11.95 per child." One free accompanying adult per child, who must stay with the group
• Activity sheets, craft materials and clipboards provided; bring a pen or pencil and clothing for the weather
• Meet outside the Hive Cabin 5 minutes before the start; the ticket covers zoo entry all day
• Sessions must be pre-booked