Friday Friends is a community group for visually impaired and D/deaf children to have fun and engaging learning experiences. This session is for the D/deaf group.

This month's subject will be all about some of the most amazing adaptations animals have that help them survive in the wild! Whether it is camoflauge like stripes & spots, extra long necks, or protective armour, we will learn about what makes each of these adaptations unique.

The session will be in our Education centre and begin with some light refreshments at 14:00. We will be in the Oceans classroom to learn about some of the amazing adaptations animals have evolved to help them survive in their environments. We will engage in some fun activities (nest building and hunting for insects) whilst learning about the many different ways animals protect themselves and find shelter and food. To end our session, we may meet an animal that has a very special adaptation!

The Education centre is fully accessible, and we will ensure to use all accessible paths when visiting enclosures around the zoo. Our team will be on hand to show you the way on the day.

For this month's zoo session, please come to Education (near penguins)! The event is free but please register now for your free space via Eventbrite. Please book one ticket per person attending, including the family member or carer. Please keep your booking to immediate family members (carers and siblings) as numbers are limited. If you can no longer attend the session, please cancel your booking so that we can give the spaces to other people.

Friday Friends is a partnership with The City of Edinburgh Council Additional Support for Learning Department and the National Museum of Scotland, RZSS Edinburgh Zoo, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

I f you have any questions you can email community@rzss.org.uk or call our community line at 07776 165372.

(Please note this event is for school age D/deaf children in mainstream schools and their families)

Friday Friends-D/deaf: Amazing Adaptations