The Institute of Zoology took part in the jury of the annual children’s creative lapbook contest themed “Flora and Fauna of Our Home”. The aim of the contest was to develop children’s interest in the plants and animals of Kazakhstan, stimulate creativity, foster ecological culture and a responsible attitude toward nature, and encourage an active civic position.
On 12 December 2025, the eco-biological department of the Palace of Schoolchildren in Almaty summed up the results of the city-wide children’s lapbook contest on the theme “Flora and Fauna of Our Home”.
The young participants presented remarkable works in which they described with love and curiosity the plant and animal world of Kazakhstan. Through creativity, exploration and play, they demonstrated the importance of caring for the nature of their homeland.
The creative contest has been held for several years, and the staff of the Institute of Zoology traditionally serves on the jury. This year, the jury included Oksana Miroslavovna Pita, a researcher of the Laboratory of Palaeozoology.
The jury evaluated the works based on content, scientific accuracy, originality and creative approach. Such events play an important role in fostering environmental awareness among children and cultivating an interest in nature from an early age.
All the participants showed creativity, imagination and talent when designing their lapbooks. The materials were bright, interesting and original. Diplomas were awarded to the winners and their supervisors, and certificates were presented to the remaining participants.
We thank the organizers for holding this meaningful event, and we thank all the participants for their inspiration and creative enthusiasm!
15.12.2025
Photos by O.M. Pita, researcher at the Institute of Zoology