EDUCATION AT NEWQUAY ZOO
Education is an important role of a modern zoo, whether it is learning about endangered habitats and animals, encouraging language skills or gaining an insight into the business of tourism. We have two indoor classrooms and an inspiring 10 acre animal-filled one outdoors as well! One of our classrooms is available for corporate bookings.Educational Visits
Booking a visit
Pre-school, Primary, Secondary, Further & Higher Education
A pre-visit ticket is available on booking, for up to two teachers to allow you to carry out a full risk assessment. We provide the guidelines only.
If you would like more information on the services offered by the education department, including bag storage, undercover areas or gift bags, or you would like to make a booking please contact us 01637 873342 ext 34 or e-mail: education@newquayzoo.org.uk.
Year 10 Work Experience
Newquay Zoo is a Platinum Provider for Year 10 work experience in Cornwall. If you attend a Cornish school and would like to carry out your Year 10 placement with us then you can complete the application form available on the Cornwall Education Business Partnership website and return it to the Zoo. http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=11537Wild Life Moments For All
"Every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstances."
Newquay Zoo as part of BIAZA is proud to support the Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto. Find out more at http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/resourcematerials/outsideclassroom/ or http://www.gem.org.uk/lotc/lotc_manifesto_more.html Newquay Zoo through BIAZA also supports the Real World Learning Campaign http://www.fscoverseas.org.uk/campaigns/rwl/index.aspx
