Ocean Life and Habitat Show

Can your pupils take on the role of scientists and help us explore the oceans on their adventure into the deep?

This immersive show highlights the importance of the oceans and demonstrates why it’s never been more vital to help protect this amazing habitat.

Learning shows in our Attenborough Studio are a perfect introduction to or recap of nature based topics. Audiences will be seated in an amphitheatre style space and the show will be presented by one of our expert educators.

Shows usually include immersive use of lights, cameras, sounds and demonstrations which are suitable for the age ranges listed on the show’s pre-visit information.

Both pupils and adults will be encouraged to participate throughout.

Show outline

We welcome classes to get on-board and join our crew as we dive down on an adventure thousands of metres below the waves!

In the daylight zone, pupils and teachers will travel to a coral reef and learn about what makes reefs such an important habitat. We also help out one of the Museum’s scientists as we survey the different types of animals living here.

In the twilight zone, we come face-to-face with a giant squid and discover the vital role sharks play in the ocean’s food chains.

And finally, in the midnight zone, we discuss how this habitat is different from others, meet bioluminescent creatures and play ‘Jellyfish or Plastic Bag?'.

Curriculum links and pre-visit information

• (KS1 year 2) Living things and their habitats
• (KS2) Animals, including humans; light
• Download pre-visit information and support notes PDF (569KB)

Show suitability and capacity

The show is ideal for Upper KS1 (year two only: ages 6-7) and Lower KS2 (years three and four: ages 7-9).

Upper KS2 (years five and six: ages 9-11) are welcome to book onto this experience but should be aware that the curriculum links and narrative of the show are most relevant to years 2-4.

Maximum capacity per show is 90 (pupils and adults together). Bookings must be for a minimum of 15 pupils.

Please be aware that other school groups may share your show time. Some show sessions may already have an existing booking. In some cases groups can share a show, as long as certain requirements are met. Our School Bookings team will be able to advise further.

Show dates and times

The show runs at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm on selected weekdays. The duration is 45 minutes.

All shows must be prebooked by phone. To explore individual timeslots for days, please view the availability calendar linked below.

Please note any session must be booked at least three weeks in advance.