Looking for exciting activities to keep the kids busy this summer?
Join us at Jersey Zoo for our free family-friendly Animal Explorers sessions, perfect for young animal lovers!
On weekdays from 21 July to 29 August, let imaginations run wild. Your little ones can swing into the world of the orangutan and test their strength compared to these great apes or get arty and create their very own wildlife-inspired masterpieces!
Animal Explorer sessions are free with zoo admission, just drop in! (Excluding Friday art sessions which require booking).
Flamingo Investigation Station
Come and discover all about Flamingos. Find out what their beaks look like close up and feel a feather. Measure your arms against different flamingo wingspans and discover what they eat.
Open to all ages
📅 Mondays | 🕐 1–3pm | 📍 Flamingo Boardwalk
Crafty Creatures
Have a go at making a crafty creature at this drop-in session. The Jersey Zoo Learning Team will be on hand with ideas and everything you need to inspire the children to making their very own crafty creature.
Ages 3 to 11
📅 Tuesdays | 🕐 10–11am & 2–3pm | 📍 Marquee by Butterfly Kaleidoscope
Touch Table
Discover what snakeskin feels like or what an orangutan skull looks like at this touch table with some amazing animal artefacts. The Jersey Zoo Learning Team will be on hand to show you some of the real and replica parts of animals that you might not usually get to see or touch.
Please note – no live animals will be on show
Open to all ages
📅 Wednesdays | 🕐 10:30–11:30am | 📍 Main Lawn near Durrell Discovery Centre
Orangutan Investigation Station
Come and discover all about Orangutans. Find out what their hair feels like and how long their arms are. Measure your strength and compare it to an Orangutan and find out how you can help the species when you shop.
Open to all ages
📅 Thursdays | 🕐 1–3pm | 📍 Orangutan Longhouse
Animal Art Session
Have a go at some detailed art with our Jersey Zoo Learning Team as helpers. These sessions are only available by booking here.
Ages 7+
📅 Fridays | 🕐 11am–12pm | 📍 Marquee by Butterfly Kaleidoscope