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We
can offer school groups from all ages through the primary sector at
Key Stage 1 and 2 the opportunity to have close contact and handling
with animals and birds of prey, to learn about their natural behaviour,
adaptation in the wild, food chains, and design for living.
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A
safe environment for even the youngest of children, in a quiet location
far from the madding crowd, with experienced educators and teachers.
You
can cover a variety of topics through numeracy, science, art and history
during your visit to our 15th century farmstead,
where the animals are kept in a way they would have been in the Medieval
period. A guided tour of the historic features of the farmhouse can
also be included on request.
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Combine
a visit to Exmoor Falconry & Animal Farm with a trip to Allerford
Museum (only half a mile along the lane) to learn about school days
in Victorian times in the countryside.
Average
group size 30 children.
Number of activities - 3
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Arrive
10am. Welcome to the Centre and
short talk about Adaptation of Animals.
- 10.15am
- Divide into groups of no more than 10 per group and participate in
a selection of activities (30 minutes per activity)
- Find
out about Birds of Prey through questions and puzzles.
- Animal
Handling with rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles and parrots.
- Tour
of cobbled yards, barns and farmhouse.
- Guided
tour of the animals and learn about their husbandry, their use as
farm animals, and how to handle and manage them.
- A
sensory activity for the very young to open the eyes and ears and
touch to nature.
- Older
children (8yrs + may be given the opportunity to fly some birds
of prey for themselves at extra charge - depending on availability).
- 11.45am
- Flying Display with the birds of prey, close to the children, onto
their tables, where they may watch in awe at these magnificent creatures.
- Picnic
lunch and shopping, then optional visit the Allerford
Museum for 1.30pm, and return to school by 3.30pm.
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Facilities and support we provide:
- Introductory
letter to schools with suggestions for clothing, footwear and code of
practice during your visit
- Risk
Assessment for teachers and school visits
- Free
CD for teachers with information about the farm, birds of prey and the
animals at the Centre. See also our Animals
and Birds section of this website
- Coach
Park
- Toilets
and hand washing facilities
- Undercover
area for animal handling and reptile handling.
- Undercover
area for some Birds of Prey activities
- Undercover
area for flying some of the birds in inclement weather
- Professional
and qualified staff to assist with your visit at all times.
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