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Kathleen Speirs

Scots zoo selling kids activity packs with year-long ticket amid coronavirus schools closure

Scots kids can bring the fun of the zoo to their own home amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian has launched an activity pack for youngsters across the country.

The packs are filled with a range of activities as well as a year's pass to the zoo, starting in July.

Packs include one child's pass for the zoo in West Lothian (Facebook)

It comes as all schools in Scotland were ordered to close from Friday

The virus has so far claimed the lives of six Scots, while 266 people have tested positive.

A statement from zoo staff read: "Over the coming weeks and months, we are aware that many of our springtime visitors might not make it along to FSZ.

"We are also aware of the many school children that will miss out on an FSZ educational visits in the coming months because school cancellations.

"For these reasons we have decided to launch our FSZ home learning activity pack for primary school children of all ages.

"This activity pack is ideal for those staying indoors during the COVID-19 outbreak.

"We are bringing Five Sisters Zoo to you!

"This is an ideal way to keep young learners engaged with the world of wildlife during these strange times."


Educational packs cost £15.00 per child and include;


* Animal info sheets

* Habitat design activity


* Signage creation activity


* Colouring in sheets


*One child's day pass for the zoo (valid for 1 year from July 2020)


* Plus more activities.

It comes as all schools in Scotland were ordered to close.

The virus has so far claimed the lives of three Scots, while 277 people have tested positive.

For more information or to buy an activity pack, visit the website or call the zoo on 01506 870000.

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