{"product_id":"live-animal-encounters-2026-2027","title":"Live Animal Encounters: 2026-2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecially for groups of students with special educational needs\/disabilities,\u003c\/strong\u003e our Live Animal Encounters allow students to get up close to frogs, snakes and more from our amazing Vivarium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eStudents will meet a member of our Vivarium team who will bring animals out from their cases so that your group can see individual features, ask questions, and be inspired! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eWe can tailor sessions to your group. Themes could include:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"1\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAdaptations and classification \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"1\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eEndangered species and conservation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"1\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eCaring for animals \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e(Please note that the animals are very sensitive to touch and so unfortunately cannot be held by the students.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eYou would be welcome to combine your visit with a self-led exploration of the museum (including the other animals in the Vivarium and Natural History galleries) and use of our café or picnic area. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eDates: Regular Wednesdays throughout the year*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eTime: 1-1.45pm*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eGroups: Minimum 8 students - up to 12 students all with Special Educational Needs and\/or Disabilities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eA note on access: Our building is fully accessible with lifts, a quiet room, and a Changing Places bathroom. We can also provide sensory bags including ear defenders and fidget toys. Please let us know what you need when you book so we can make sure it is available for you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335572079\":6,\"335572080\":1,\"335572081\":4278190080,\"469789806\":\"single\"}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335572079\":6,\"335572080\":1,\"335572081\":4278190080,\"469789806\":\"single\"}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW125871121 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW125871121 BCX8\"\u003eIMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1st December 2026 until 30th April 2027:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Vivarium will be closed for refurbishment and during this period there will be no step free access to Nature’s Library. Please contact school.bookings@manchester.ac.uk to discuss alternative arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16th March to 25th April 2027:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stan the \u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003eT. rex\u003c\/span\u003e will not be on display in the Fossils Gallery (April the Tenontosaurus will still be in the Dinosaur Gallery).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e*If the times and dates available to book do not suit, please do get in touch via \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:school.bookings@manchester.ac.uk\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eschool.bookings@manchester.ac.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e and we will do our best to accommodate your group. Please note that we do not currently offer live animal encounters for mainstream groups, although our programme changes all the time so please sign up to our E-newsletters to be first to hear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"335572079\":6,\"335572080\":1,\"335572081\":4278190080,\"469789806\":\"single\"}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schools Manchester Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57130495639927,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/8418\/8193\/files\/SENDLiveanimalencountersforshopify.png?v=1709119301","url":"https:\/\/manchestermuseumbookings.com\/products\/live-animal-encounters-2026-2027","provider":"Schools Manchester Museum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}