Programs for Primary Schools

We Live in the Tropics

Where: Fata Morgana Greenhouse

Key terms:useful plants, relationship between plants and animals, tropical forest, environmental protection

In this program, children learn about common tropical useful plants that they may encounter in their daily lives. In addition to the plants in the greenhouse, they can touch and smell natural items that are part of the tour. They learn about the tree that holds the heavens and how to use carnivorous plants in the kitchen. They also learn about the relationships between plants and animals.

Butterflies (Suitable for 3rd to 5th Grades)

We recommend joining this program during or shortly after the Exhibition of Tropical Butterflies. Follow our event calendar!

Where: Fata Morgana Greenhouse

Key terms:butterfly development in real-time, mimicry, diversity of nature, body structure

In this program, children learn about butterfly development and can watch butterflies as they hatch. The guide will tell them many interesting facts about how butterflies live.

The Cream of the Crop amongst Plants

Where: Ornamental Garden (Outdoor Expositions)

Key terms: plant kingdom record breakers, useful plants, dinosaurs, geography

For 1st and 2nd grades: This program introduces the most interesting items in the South Grounds. Engaging activities help children learn about the largest or oldest trees. They can see a dinosaur footprint and become pandas for a while in our bamboo meadow. The guide will also show them plants that are most attractive in the given season.

For 3rd to 5th grades: This program introduces many interesting plants - the largest sequoia, the oldest pine, or the very useful bamboo. Children can enjoy the view of Prague and our vineyard, the herb flowerbed, see a dinosaur footprint, and also a tree that dinosaurs could eat. They will also fill in a simple worksheet.

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