The activities here are for everyone who wants to help others learn about animals!
Let's Make Animal Lives Better! These Practical Activities are a fun and valuable way for EVERYONE to learn and have a real benefit to animals too...
Our education team has created engaging, science-based learning activities to inspire young minds to think about the needs of animals.
We do this to help young people understand compassion and the importance of one welfare that includes our plants, people and animals too.
Bake Cat Treats
Use our quick and simple recipe to make delicious biscuits for cats, then play ‘find the treats’ so they can use their senses to search for them.
Bake Dog Treats
We enjoy treating our dogs, so let’s make sure treats are both tasty and healthy. Use our quick and simple recipe to reward dogs.
Build Ladybirds a Home
Create a safe and warm home for ladybirds, whether in your garden or in a community space.
Build a Log Home
Give logs and branches a second purpose by creating a safe haven for animals.
Capture Animal Feelings
Photograph or draw animal behaviours and discuss how animals might feel in each situation. This activity offers a taster for the fascinating study of animal behaviour.
Create a Safe Space for Cats
Create a safe hiding spot for cats to reduce stress and make cats feel safer at home.
Create a Safe Space for Dogs
Does your dog have a safe space around the house? Make one so your dog can rest undisturbed and in comfort. It can be simple or more elaborate, if you prefer and space allows.
Feed Hedgehogs
Help hedgehogs boost their energy in spring and build fat reserves in autumn. You might also be able to see them while they eat and drink.
Feed Waterfowl
Who doesn't love feeding the birds? But please leave the bread at home - it's not very healthy for them. Follow the activity below to make sure waterfowl get a nutritious snack when you're feeding them.
Give a Tasty Diet to Rabbits
Provide fresh water and a variety of food to make rabbits’ diets more enjoyable.
Go on a Dog Sniffari
Going for a walk is more than physical exercise—it's a chance for your dog to explore the world through their nose and engage their mind.
Identify Plants to Keep Horses Safe
Some plants can be harmful to horses. Look for different plants in your horse’s paddock and check if they’re safe.
Keep Hedgehogs Safe
Prevent accidental harm to hedgehogs by following these simple steps.
Make a Home for Hedgehogs
Use bricks or other items to create a safe and comfortable space for hedgehogs to rest.
Make Seeded Apples for Birds
Help birds eat healthily all year round with this fun activity.
Make a Bee Drinking Station
Let's make a difference for our fuzzy friends! By setting up a refreshing drinking station, we can provide constant access to fresh water for bees and other wildlife.
Make a Hedgehog Highway
Create tunnels to help hedgehogs travel freely. Could you even make a whole neighbourhood network?
Pick Litter to Keep Wildlife Safe
Clean up your local area today. It will help create a safer and healthier world for animals on land and in the water.
Plant Trees for Chickens
We hear about the benefits of planting trees for the environment and wildlife, but they're also great for chickens! Trees will give chickens shelter and help them feel safe in their surroundings.
Playtime with Cats
A great cat game lets your feline express their natural instincts—pouncing, chasing, and catching unpredictable toys. Enjoy the fun while keeping both of you safe!
