9 photos of the Zoolab team onWearside with frogs, snakes and plenty of creepy crawlies

It is fun to learn about the creatures of the world - just as these youngsters did in Sunderland and East Durham’s past.

We have Sunderland Echo photo memories from 2003 to 2008 and they come from schools including Barnes, Barnwell, Murton and Thornhill.

They show the Zoolab team which brought frogs, snails, snakes and spiders and the children seemed to love them.

Enjoy the trip back in time.

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5. Zoolab in Boldon

Martyn Pinto brought this cute snake to Boldon Comprehensive School in 2004 and plenty of pupils took a closer look. | sg

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6. Thrilling at Thornhill

These Thornhill School students were off on an expedition to Malaysia. But before they went, they got a close-up with a friendly boa constrictor to give them a taste of the experience. Here are Elizabeth Batey, Charlotte Spoors, Chloe Carter and Lewis Nicholson in 2005. | se