Exhibitions

Exhibitions

What is it? 

An exhibition can be reasonably defined as a selection of items displayed for the enjoyment of the public. The specific subject of an exhibition can be almost anything, but the most popular themes tend to be art and history.

What does it involve?

Attending an exhibition mainly just involves paying attention and engaging with the show that has been put on for you! 

Why do it and what are the benefits?

The purpose of an exhibition is to display points of interest in the most effective manner, and it can be a great alternative way of learning than reading out of books in the classroom. Having a visual and tangible example of something in front of you makes it so much more interesting to learn about, especially if it's something you've only ever seen in pictures before e.g. you'll remember seeing preserved artefacts in real life much easier than when you saw it in a book. 

What equipment do we need?

Exhibitions often have guides to take you around and explain the display further, and specialist school group guides may have activities for the students to engage in during the visit - check beforehand to see if such a feature is available, and if you need to bring any equipment for it! Other than that, you shouldn't need to provide anything to enjoy an exhibition. 

Who is it suitable for?

While not all exhibitions are suitable for all ages, there is enough variety that there will be one perfectly suited to the age and interests of your student group - make sure to do your research!

Costs?

Entry to exhibitions can vary between costing nothing and a £30+ fee depending on the content and the venue!

Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)

Exhibition venues can often be large and confusing to navigate, so make sure younger groups of students are sufficiently supervised!

How do we include?

The variety of venues, subjects and sizes available when considering attending an exhibition means you should be able to include everyone regardless of interests or disabilities. 

Doing it abroad?

Foreign countries all have their own fascinating histories and culture which will all undoubtedly be displayed in a great exhibition somewhere! The main cities of a country are the most likely places to find an engaging exhibition, so check out whats on before you set off from the UK!

Main website: 

Consult individual venue websites to see exactly what they have on at the current time!

 

See the list below for venues and providers who deliver this activity:

Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park

Enlighten and Inspire, Educate and Energise
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Zoos / Wildlife Parks
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Come and see our variety of exotic animals.

We invite you to use our park as a living classroom, a place to educate and inspire, to increase understanding and respect for animals and the environment.

Free Daily Keeper Talks:

  • 12pm Elephants

  • 12:30pm Giraffe

  • 2pm Tigers

  • 14:30 Rhino

  • 15:30 Penguins

  • 4pm Meerkats

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Blue Planet Aquarium

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Maritime / Sea Life
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Be sure to check out one of our daily Aquatheatre shows and get up close to our divers as they feed the fish in our huge underwater viewing window – all in front of the sharks.
Blue Planet Aquarium is famous for its Shark collection – one of the largest in Europe!

There’s always a range of different feeds at Blue Planet Aquarium every single day! Check out the timetable located in our foyer when you arrive.

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Calderglen Children's Zoo

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Zoos / Wildlife Parks
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Calderglen children's zoo opened in 1982 and is home to over 50 different species, some of which are critically endangered. Being about an acre in size, the zoo specialises in small creatures and amongst the ornamental gardens and Conservatory you'll discover meerkats, families of monkeys, noisy Kookaburras, cheeky Ring-tailed Coati, and Burrowing Owls.

Come and meet the smallest tortoise and the rarest bird and find out how Calderglen is helping to conserve these endangered animals and about our work with the British and Irish Associations of Zoos and Aquaria (BIAZA).

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Camperdown WIldlife Centre

Venue Type: 
Zoos / Wildlife Parks
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The aim of Camperdown Wildlife Centre's education programme is to supply the highest standard of zoological education to visitors using every possible resource that is available to education staff. The programmes available reflect the current zoological conservation and preservation aims as guided by British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Education lessons will in most cases be guided by the outlines of the current national curriculum and attainment levels required for each student age group.

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Chester Zoo

Venue Type: 
Zoos / Wildlife Parks
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We have a whopping 12,000 animals at the zoo from 400 different species.

About half those species are on the threatened list. We’re one of the world’s leading centres for conservation, working in the UK and worldwide to help protect animals and plants from extinction.

We’re devoted to caring for own animals too, and are always looking for ways to make their lives even better. Our Animal Health Centre, for example, is decked out with the best possible facilities for the veterinary team.

Education

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Lakeland Wildlife Oasis

The Little Zoo With Lots To Do
Venue Type: 
Wildlife and Nature
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Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is a unique and exciting blend of exotic wildlife and interactive hands-on displays, which take you through 3,000 million years of evolution and follows the development of life on Earth - from magic molecules to mischievous monkeys.

Exhibits range from curassow to computers, from fossils to fossas and include some of the world's most threatened species which are kept here as part of international breeding programmes.

Schools

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Curraghs Wildlife Park

Venue Type: 
Zoos / Wildlife Parks
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Come and meet hundreds of incredible animals!

South American Pampas

  • Humboldt Penguins
  • Chilean Flamingos
  • Gaunaco
  • Mara
  • Rhea
  • Waterfowl

Asian Swamp

  • Capybara
  • Crab-eating Macaque
  • Short-clawed otter
  • Fishing Cat
  • Waterfowl
  • Red Panda

 

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Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park

Conservation through education
Venue Type: 
Wildlife and Nature
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Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park set in 27 acres of mixed woodland, is the wild animal conservation centre of southern Scotland.

A varied collection of nearly 150 animals from all over the world can be seen within the peaceful and natural settings where the woodland has been tailored to provide large and imaginative enclosures.

Schools & Groups

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Banham Zoo

Venue Type: 
Zoos / Wildlife Parks
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Animals are fascinating whatever their size, shape or behaviour and at Banham Zoo you can get a unique opportunity to see some incredible animals naturally demonstrating just how amazing they are!

The Amazing Animals presentation takes place throughout the year and features fantastic animals and birds such as serval, European genet, Swainson's lorikeets, armadillo, kookaburras and blue & gold macaws.

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Colchester Zoo

Discover over 270 species...
Venue Type: 
Zoos / Wildlife Parks
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Here are just some of the attractions here at Colchester Zoo:

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