Animal Handling
Join us to meet and handle some very special animals with Lion Learners.
There’ll be minibeasts, reptiles and a furry pet too. Michala will introduce you to her menagerie and there’ll be a chance to touch and hold some of the animals.
Prebooking is essential. Each session lasts approximately 40 minutes.
The 12.30pm Relaxed session is for families with additional needs/SEN.
10.15am
11.15am
12.30pm – Relaxed session
1.30pm
2.30pm
This event is part of the museum’s Step into the Game summer holidays to link with the immersive Trivial Pursuit trail in Leeds city centre. You can find the Trivial Pursuit hub in the central hall of the museum throughout the summer.
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