Empowering the next generation of animal advocates

Welcome to our animal education website! The activities here are for anyone who wants to help children learn about animals, their behaviour and how to give them a better life.

Get downloadable certificates for completing practical activities in five categories: nutrition, environment, behaviour, health, and advocacy.

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Our most recent superstars!

We’ve been super-inspired by these young learners who’ve earned their certificates by making animals’ lives better!

Do you know young people who’d like to improve the world for animals?

Visit our library for lots of animal-friendly activities they can complete to earn certificates.

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We know animals have feelings

We can all help animals avoid negative feelings and ensure they have positive experiences instead. Watch our video to learn how we can make animals happier.

New activities to make animals' lives better

Assess film and media

Explore how animals are portrayed in the media and society and consider how their welfare could be improved.

Build ladybirds a home

Create a safe and warm home for ladybirds, whether in your garden or in a community space.

A tasty diet for rabbits

Provide fresh water and a variety of food to make rabbits’ diets more enjoyable.

Teaching about nature and animals

Our Education and Community Engagement Hubs run animal welfare education programmes for vulnerable children, young people and families. We know from research that one of the main reasons people neglect animals is because they don’t know how to take care of them properly. Our hubs team up with organisations like the police and NHS mental health to help communities understand that animals have feelings.

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