Teaching Resources

A cartoon image of a friendly shark with Born Free logo and text reading The Shark Who Barked Activity Pack

The Shark Who Barked Activity Pack

Featuring fun facts and activities about the ocean and its’ wildlife, this pack can be used alongside Jay Vincent’s book The Shark Who Barked to help bring the book to life, or as standalone teaching resources.
A brightly coloured painting with the text 'Last Chance to Paint: Precious Africa'

Last Chance to Paint Chapter 3: Precious Africa (Kenya)

This scheme of work, created in partnership with Last Chance to Paint (founded by artist John Dyer), explores Kenya – home to the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhino and buffalo).
A photo of a zebra with Born Free logo and tex reading Shold we keep animals in captivity? Scheme of Work KS2

Should we keep wild animals in captivity?

Created by Born Free, to accompany a zoo visit, this resource pack provides students and educators with the information they need to understand the issues of keeping wild animals in zoos.
A photo of a tiger with Born Free logo and text saying Tremendous Tigers Scheme of Work KS2

Tremendous Tigers – KS2

Through a series of lessons and engaging activities and group work, your learners will discover where tigers are found, their diet, characteristics and the threats they face, both in the wild and when held in captivity for our entertainment.

Living with gorillas

A set of fun, interactive sessions which will enable your student(s) to learn all about one of our closest relatives - gorillas!
Zoo animal diary worksheet

Zoo Animal Diary – KS1 English

Watch Creature Discomforts with your KS1 student(s) as the perfect starting point for writing a diary entry, from the perspective of an animal in a zoo.
Captive animal diary worksheet

Captive Animal Diary – KS2 English

Watch short film Creature Discomforts, with your KS2 student(s) as the perfect starting point for writing a diary entry, from the perspective of an animal in a zoo.
A maths worksheet about a leopard

Enough Space for a Leopard – Maths KS2

This worksheet is perfect for KS2 aged children. Follow the story of Pablo the leopard and compare his life in a circus with the life he could have been leading in the wild.
Geography Oceans worksheet

Oceans – Geography KS1

This worksheet is perfect for KS1 aged children learning about the worlds’ ocean.
Animal teeth worksheet

Animal Teeth – Science KS2

This worksheet is perfect for KS2 aged children. Research animals and consider how their teeth help them to survive.