EYFS Explorer Booklet

EYFS

EXPLORER TRAIL Team name: ___________________ School: ___________________

Welcome Use this spotter sheet as you explore the aquarium today and meet our wonderful animal friends! The pack is split into the four zones of the aquarium: Plymouth Sound, British Coasts, Atlantic Ocean and Blue Planet If you need any help around the aquarium today, please ask one of our lovely Rangers. They are very happy to talk to you about any of the animals and answer any questions! The Rangers are wearing navy blue t-shirts or fleeces.

British Coasts Plymouth Sound Can you find these animals?

Brown Crab

Plaice

Blue Lobster

Anemone

Can you wiggle your arms like an anemone’s tentacles?

Did you know?

Crabs and lobsters grow new shells as they grow, and leave their old ones behind!

Eddystone

Skate

Conger Eel

Did you know?

Stingrays have long, thin tails with stingers and give birth to live young. Skates have thicker tails with fins and lay eggs in cases.

Do you see any egg cases in this tank? If so how many?

Atlantic Ocean How many different SHARKS can you count?

How many different RAYS can you count?

What else can you see in the tank?

Did you know?

Our nurse sharks like to cuddle at the bottom of the tank and have a nap—can you see them sleeping under the plane?

Blue Planet Can you find these patterns?

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Did you know?

Clownfish live in colorful homes called anemones, which protect them from predators.

Great Barrier Reef Can you find these fish in the tank?

Humphead Wrasse

Puffer Fish

Unicorn Fish

Honeycombe Moray Eel

Did you know?

Pufferfish blow up like a big balloon when they feel scared or threatened! This helps them stay safe from predators.

Use this page to draw your favourite animals from your trip to the National Marine Aquarium!