On Friday the 20th of March 2026 Ms. Memery’s fifth year Biology students and 3rd year Science students went to Dublin Zoo. While there the students completed the habitat study which forms a compulsory part of their ecology course. The students worked with a zoo teacher and mapped their own habitat , observed pitfall traps, identified and described animal and plant species and conducted a qualitative and quantitative study. They recorded abiotic factors and compiled a comprehensive fieldwork report to better understand the different ecological concepts. An excellent ecology fieldwork report was completed. The students also had the opportunity to visit the zoo to observe the animal’s adaptations and behaviours. There were very informative fact sheets for all to study. A great day out was had by all.
