Britain's What's On Event Guide
Summer at Battersea Park Children's Zoo
Battersea Park Children's Zoo is bringing the wild to south London this summer with an action-packed programme of events designed to educate, entertain, and inspire visitors throughout August.
Pioneering Social Media Education with #ShareSavvy Saturday
On 2nd August, Battersea Park Children's Zoo will host #ShareSavvy Saturday, a campaign led by BPCZ addressing the impact of social media on wild animals and the exotic pet trade. #ShareSavvy educates animal enthusiasts about responsible social media usage to help preserve wild populations.
The day features a free information stall running from 11am-4pm where visitors can test their knowledge through games and learn how to combat the exotic pet trade from home. Interactive workshops at 10:30am and 2pm will teach participants how to navigate social media in ways that benefit wildlife, suitable for internet users of all ages.
Cotton-Top Tamarin Day Celebrates Conservation
The zoo's resident cotton-top tamarins, Diego and Nellie, take centre stage on 15th August for cotton-top tamarin day. This special celebration combines education with fundraising, featuring primate-themed crafts and games positioned outside the tamarins' enclosure.
Visitors can participate in badge and keyring making while learning about Proyecto Titi's vital conservation work in Colombia. The event highlights the important connection between zoo animals and their wild counterparts, demonstrating how local visits can support global conservation efforts.
Wild Wednesdays Take Centre Stage
Every Wednesday in August (6th, 13th, 20th & 27th), families can Go WILD at the zoo with a programme of dancing, storytelling, crafts and games alongside encounters with the zoo's fantastic animal residents.
Zoo Moves! return to the zoo – featuring the zoo's very own original song. Taking place at 10:30am and 1:45pm,
Pioneering Social Media Education with #ShareSavvy Saturday
On 2nd August, Battersea Park Children's Zoo will host #ShareSavvy Saturday, a campaign led by BPCZ addressing the impact of social media on wild animals and the exotic pet trade. #ShareSavvy educates animal enthusiasts about responsible social media usage to help preserve wild populations.
The day features a free information stall running from 11am-4pm where visitors can test their knowledge through games and learn how to combat the exotic pet trade from home. Interactive workshops at 10:30am and 2pm will teach participants how to navigate social media in ways that benefit wildlife, suitable for internet users of all ages.
Cotton-Top Tamarin Day Celebrates Conservation
The zoo's resident cotton-top tamarins, Diego and Nellie, take centre stage on 15th August for cotton-top tamarin day. This special celebration combines education with fundraising, featuring primate-themed crafts and games positioned outside the tamarins' enclosure.
Visitors can participate in badge and keyring making while learning about Proyecto Titi's vital conservation work in Colombia. The event highlights the important connection between zoo animals and their wild counterparts, demonstrating how local visits can support global conservation efforts.
Wild Wednesdays Take Centre Stage
Every Wednesday in August (6th, 13th, 20th & 27th), families can Go WILD at the zoo with a programme of dancing, storytelling, crafts and games alongside encounters with the zoo's fantastic animal residents.
Zoo Moves! return to the zoo – featuring the zoo's very own original song. Taking place at 10:30am and 1:45pm,
Sun 27 Jul to Sunday 31 August
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo London SW11 4NJ
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