Amphibians and Reptiles Workshop

The Amphibians and Reptiles Workshop at the Zoo teaches students about the main characteristics of these two classes of vertebrates in an entertaining manner that is adapted to their ages.

1. Short presentation during which they are shown slides of the main types of amphibians and reptiles. 
2. They also have the chance to look at and handle different materials coming from animals in our collection.
3. Guided tour around the Zoo to learn more about the following contents:
   
   • Comparison of the characteristics of amphibians and reptiles compared to other animals.
   • Introduction to the classification of these two classes.
     
   • Comparison of the different types of movement and types of limbs depending on the medium in which they move.
   • Observation of the different strategies to obtain food.
   • Hunting techniques of poisonous and non-poisonous reptiles.
     
   • Study of amphibian and reptile reproduction: oviparity. Metamorphosis.
   • Identificació i modificacions de la protecció de la pell: defensa i camuflatge. 
   • Sensory organs most used by these two classes.
     
   • Conservation problem of endangered species of amphibians and reptiles in nature.
   • Animal trading problem with regard to endangered species of amphibians and reptiles.