Our animal and plant collections are fantastic living examples that can enable your pupils to develop a better understanding of structure, function, behaviour, and the many other topics and concepts that are part of the curriculum. Alternatively, the zoo offers a great location for activities week and reward trips, with a bit of stealth learning thrown in.
Meet and greet
We will meet you as you arrive and give a short welcome with zoo gossip, instructions and a challenge for your pupils. This is delivered outdoors and ensures your pupils get the best from their day!
What we offer
If you would like teaching input on your visit, we can complement your classroom learning with one of our free mini-sessions at an enclosure.
Alternatively, you can book a walking tour around the zoo (45mins, max 30 people, £33 per tour, limited availability in July).
Conservation Walk and Talks:
Visiting three or four of our most-relevant enclosures, we will look at the conservation work of the Wild Planet Trust at the zoo and overseas. These tours offer a better chance for students to discuss and ask questions, and the use of live exhibits makes them more engaging.
How to book
To make a booking and discuss what we can offer you, please complete our school visit booking form.
All the information you require for a visit, including risk assessment guidelines, is available here in our Visit Guide.
Further links
Terms and conditions relating to school visits can be found here.
Home educators are able to take advantage of educational rates of entry. Please see our home education page for full details.
