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Family Activities

Zoolab:
'not so' creepy critters!

Interactive Animal Handling & Making Sessions

ZooLab are back and hosting a hands-on Animal Explorers workshop at Compton Verney in August!

Get up close and hands on with REAL live creatures guided by an expert ZooLab Ranger.

To celebrate our Louise Bourgeois: Nature Study exhibition and newly installed Spider sculpture in the grounds, the rangers will be exploring why we find some animals so creepy. Expect stories of slime, poisons, venom and poo!

This session includes a creative making activity inspired by our new exhibition.

prices and information

Members – £8.50

Non-members – £26.50

Children – £8.50

Suitable for children of all ages.

All adults and children will need a ZooLab ticket.

45 Minute timeslots from 10.30am-1.15pm.

Meet at the Adam Hall 10 minutes before your chosen timeslot.

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A man laughs and he is encouraged to hold a snake by a woman dressed in black. They are in a historic hall filled with chairs and people of all ages.
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A woman in a black outfit shows a clear box with a tarantula in it to a crowd of excited and intrigued children.
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A woman with blonde hair holds a long live snake out in front of a captivated audience
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