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Animal Vision

A fantastic family show in the Attenborough Studio

Learn how different animals see and handle live creatures if you're brave enough.

Join in our free Animal Vision half-hour shows for families at the weekend. 

Next event: 29 May 2013

Each seated show is presenter-led and features live creatures, multi-screen imagery and film, and invites audience participation.

Highlights:
  • learn about the evolution of the eye
  • discover how eye adaptations allow certain creatures to escape predators and locate prey
  • find out how the eyes of bees and butterflies help with the process of pollination
  • see for yourself how scorpions glow under ultraviolet light
  • handle live creatures like chameleons and more, if you dare!

Animal Vision shows are held in the Attenborough Studio and are ideal for families with children aged 7 years and over.

Animal Vision shows
  • Animal Vision for families
    Animal Vision for families

    29 May 2013 10:30 - 11:00, 11:30 - 12:00, 12:30 - 13:00, 13:30 - 14:00

    A fun show investigating a world only visible to certain animals.

  • Animal Vision for families (BSL)
    Animal Vision for families (BSL)

    8 June 2013 10:30 - 11:00,

    13 July 2013 10:30 - 11:00

    A fun show investigating a world only visible to certain animals.

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