Everything you need for a great school visit
You’ve booked your learning visit and you’re ready to get all the benefits of learning outside the classroom. See our tips to make the most of your day.
Essential info for schools
Two free teachers per booking are entitled to make a pre-visit, subject to availability. This visit needs to be booked in advance by emailing [email protected].
We also have a template risk assessment you can use, found here.
Browse our fun educational visit resources. Print and bring the ones you’d like use with your group.
Check when the animal talks and feeds are running on the day of your visit. The talks are delivered by our education team — so there’s lots to learn!
Our education team also run drop-in discovery sessions. These can be anything from science-based games to 'touch tables' where students can touch biofacts and ask any questions they might have. Find out the day's activities when you arrive.
You’ll be greeted by a Learning Officer, who will help you get your visit off to a great start.
Please remember, students under 15 must be supervised at all times while on site.
Double-check the animal talk times on the welcome board – they’re sometimes subject to change.
Don't miss! Must-see sights for schools...
Bear Wood
Explore a winding treetop walkway and meet bears, wolverines, lynxes and wolves.
Lemur Walkthrough
Lemurs bound free around you in this unique habitat. Just remember to stay at least 1m away from the animals.
Meet Neora and Laya, our adorable red panda pair. Find them in their habitat next to the Barefoot Trail.
Kick off your shoes and socks and feel the textures beneath your feet!
