Animals don’t do sexual identity; they just do sex.’
From same-sex sexual behaviour in giraffes and penguins to the scientists working in the field of zoology. How do the labels and categories we give animals affect the way we interact with the natural world?
It's Spring and there are buds on the trees and baby animals starting to appear. Join us for stories and play about new wildlife!
FREE guided tour of the Museum. Join our expert guide as we uncover fascinating facts about the Museum, from our fin whale to the dodo and the beetles collected by Charles Darwin.
'Animals don’t do sexual identity; they just do sex.’
From same-sex sexual behaviour in giraffes and penguins to the scientists working in the field of zoology. How do the labels and categories we give animals affect the way we interact with the natural world?
Animals don’t do sexual identity; they just do sex.’
From same-sex sexual behaviour in giraffes and penguins to the scientists working in the field of zoology. How do the labels and categories we give animals affect the way we interact with the natural world?
For one night only the Museum of Zoology stays open late for board game fans to play their favourite games in the company of our famous specimens. Games will be freely available to play throughout the museum and you can also bring your own.
Discover more about our collections, how it is cared for and some of the research that we are involved in at this Family Day, part of the Cambridge Festival. Everyone welcome. FREE.
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